By: Mary Perren, WKVI
Published: July 24th, 2014
Starke County’s newest school is set to open on Friday, Aug.
1. The Crossing has leased the old Sears retail location south of Knox on U.S.
35 for its alternative school. The mission statement on the Goshen-based
nonprofit organization’s website says The Crossing believes in “empowering
struggling students to become contributing members of their communities through
academics, job training and faith-based mentoring.”
Earlier this year, The Crossing contracted with Knox, North
Judson-San Pierre and Oregon-Davis Schools to serve students who have been
expelled, dropped out of school or have otherwise fallen through the
educational cracks. The schools identified youngsters who might be good fits
for the program. So far eight have enrolled in the program, which offers a mix
of classroom and vocational training. Mark Bailey is the local board president.
He says students can enroll year-round in the school, but those who sign up by
Sept. 12 will count toward their host corporation’s enrollment number for the
sake of state funding. The Crossing will get a share of that money to defray
tuition expenses. Bailey adds The Crossing will not turn any students away who
enroll after that date and says scholarships are available. Open houses at the
local site are scheduled Wednesday, July 30th, and Thursday, July 31st,
from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m.
Find more information online at http://crossingeducation.com.
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