Testimonials

What People Say About Alternative High School (AHS)

“Hard work, determination and the support of your friends and family can help you reach your goals!”

“My turning point was when I came to Second Start. I was a high school dropout. When I dropped out I thought it would be the easiest thing to go back if I wanted to. But the day I dropped out, I got very lazy almost instantly. I was always fighting with my parents because there was nothing for me to do. But now that I’m in Second Start, I come to school almost every day and don’t waste my life.”

“I feel that I have learned to be successful, I have a better outlook on the future, and I have learned not to give up on myself.”

“I have learned to give my best effort when we do all our subjects and I’ve learned more about all our subjects.”

“Learning knowledge, learning how to think, because you have to learn in order to retain knowledge. I have learned self-respect and to respect my peers, and I have learned a lot of academics.”

“Second Start helped me find my center, find out why I feel like I do inside and why I was so angry.”

What People Say About Transitional Employment & Training Program (TET)

Our Students

“I think I’m learning a lot in math, science, English. But TET is the best of them all, it’s a good program.” 
-11th grade student

Employers

“This student worker does any task given him, I believe to the best of his ability (which is better than most employees I have).” -Manager of non-profit retail store

“Joe has displayed a level of professionalism that is unusual in someone his age.” -Supervisor of a state agency

“Brian is an excellent worker. When he graduates I will definitely offer him full time employment.” -Local retailer