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Basic School Information
School Grades Offered: 7-12 (Alternative School)
Enrollment Potential: 50 Students
Co-Educational: Yes
Parochial: No
Boy/Girl Ratio: 1:1
Student/Teacher Ratio: 6:1
Average Class Size:6:1 and 1:1 for math
School Hours: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Calendar School Year: August-May (Summer school-June and July)
Holidays: Labor Day, Fair Day, Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring
Break
Uniform Requirement: No, casual dresscode enforced
Accreditations: The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Independent Study
High School is accredited through the North Central Association of Colleges
and Schools.
Graduation Information
Average SAT Scores: Available upon request
Percentage of seniors attending college: 75%
Number of Graduates for 2002-2003 school year: 22
Graduation location: SMU student center ballroom
Financial Information
Tuition:
Approximate tuition for a school year: $5,000 per semester/$10,000
per year
Methods of payment available: Full tuition or interest-free monthly
financing
Financial assistance offered: partial scholarships available
Additional Costs:
University of Nebraska Course Fee: $180 (Approx) per course including
books - Payment due upon enrollment
Lunch: No cafeteria, bring lunch from home
Facilities/Services Provided
Computer Lab: Dell laptops available for student use at any time
Library: Richardson Public Library and Internet
Snack Procedures: Vending Machines
Before school care program available: No
After school care program available: No
Nurse on staff: No
Emergency procedure used: Richardson Medical Center (Located within
five miles of the school)
Transportation to and from the school: D.L.C. will aid in
coordinating car pools
Counseling and diagnostic testing available: Yes