Compass Program

The Compass Program at Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES is an alternative education program for middle and high school students who have experienced difficulty in attaining school success within a traditional learning environment. The program offers small class sizes and individualized support to help prepare students for a Regent’s diploma.

Instructional Information

The Compass Program offers:

• Small group instruction, at grade level, within a supportive setting
• Increased student engagement created from a project-based learning model
• Exposure to the community through public resources and academic field trips
• Strong development of communication between home and school
• Involvement in a full-day block schedule
• A structured program environment with clear expectations
• Accountability for individual actions
  

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Who Should Participate?

Compass Program students who experience the most success typically meet one or more of the following characteristics:

• Can be successful with grade-level academic work yet have failed to demonstrate the ability
• May have a number of risk factors operating within their life setting yet are able to develop some positive relationships with peers and adults
• Appear to not benefit from the traditional school environment
• Can successfully interact with adults and peers in the community
• Are actively seeking a high school diploma