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How will I know if Full Circle is right for my child? |
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We invite all interested students visit. In the past students and their families have chosen us for our smaller class sizes, small school, and more personal attention. Whatever the reason, every student at Full Circle is treated as an individual, with respect. |
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My son/daughter has mobility challenges and seeks to enroll in Full Circle/Next Wave. How will you accommodate my teen? |
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Accommodations will be made so that students with mobility challenges will have full access to a therapeutic middle and high school instructional program in a fully accessible site.
Students with mobility challenges who seek to enroll in the Full Circle or Next Wave should follow the normal school registration procedure. If your student is accepted for an open slot at Full Circle or Next Wave please contact Special |
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What is Full Circle? |
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A Full Circle is an alternative, therapeutic, special needs high school. We are part of the Somerville Public Schools. We have eight teachers, support staff, including a clinical coordinator, and up to sixty-four students. Most Full Circle teachers have dual certification in both Special Needs education and in their subject area. We are located on the third floor of the Edgerly Education Center on Cross St. |
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What is therapeutic about Full Circle? |
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Every student at Full Circle has a staff member who serves as his or her counselor. Counseling groups of eight or fewer meet twice each week. Counselors work intensively with their counselees to help them discover ways that they can be successful in school. The counselor also serves as the students liaison with his or her family or guardian. |
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What courses do Full Circle students take? |
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The four major academic courses - math, language arts, science, and history/social studies - are taught every day in the mornings. Electives such as vocational education, cooking, gym, and art are offered after lunch. all students begin their days with a silent sustained reading period. |
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Do Full Circle students have to pass the MCAS? |
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Yes. And because of our small class size and scheduling flexibility, Full Circle can offer individualized help to prepare students for the MCAS. |
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What about the diploma? |
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Full Circle offers a state certified high school diploma upon completion of all requirements and credits. Some of our graduates go into the military, other to work, some to colleges such as UMass Lesley University, Bunker Hill Community College, and Newbury College. |
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How is Full Circle different from Somerville High School? |
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Because Full Circle is so much smaller, teachers can develop more personal relationships with students. Classes usually have fewer than eight students so individual learning styles, strengths, and needs can be addressed. Some of our students have attendance or behavioral problems, or learning disabilities. Some are dealing with clinical issues such as depression, loss, or trauma. To motivate and reward students, trips such as skiing and camping are scheduled, plus a variety of cultural enrichment programs. |
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What do students have to say about Full Circle/Next Wave? |
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I hardly went to school because I had low self-esteem and I was also depressed. As the years went by, I started to go more and more, and feel better about myself. I also learned how to talk about my problems and what was on my mind. Then I started to realize that I needed and education in my life.
Tammy Hight, class of 1999
People say Full Circle is for dummies. I feel it's for kids that really want to graduate but can't handle regular high schools. Full Circle will make sure you learned something. If you do not understand what they're teaching, they will be on your case until you do understand.
Ernie Brand, class of 2000
I have learned to like myself, and as I get older, I am learning to accept everyone around me as individuals. I have learned to study through my classes. My counselors have helped direct me and this semester, I have worked harder than ever.
Rob Accardi, class of 2001 |
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How do I find the Easy IEP program online? |
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How do I find the online link to Destiny/Online Library Catalogue? It USED to be on the home page! |
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Every school's home page now has a link to Destiny, the online library catalogue. Visit your school's website and scroll down to "student services" to find the link. It is right before the link to X2 Aspend Student Database. |
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I work for the Somerville Public Schools. How do I log onto my school department email account? |
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Where is the link to X2 Aspen Student Information Database? It USED to be on the home page? |
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Every school's home page now has a link to the X2 Aspen Student Information Database. Visit your school's website and scroll down to "student services" to find the link. It is right after the link to the Destiny/Library Catalogue Database. Alternately, bookmark https://studentdata.k12.somerville.ma.us/x2sis/logon.do in your favorite web browser. |
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