The High School Extension Program serves up to 70 students in grades 9-12 and is part of the Cambridge Public School District. The school is located at the former Longfellow School at 359 Broadway. Modeled on other successful, non-traditional high school programs in the nation, this program allows students to learn in an alternative setting with focuses on academic skill building, critical thinking and authentic, project-based learning experiences.
Our personalized setting permits students who have not performed well in school elsewhere an opportunity to be successful academically and socially to meet their goals for a post-secondary path.
What makes HSEP different from CRLS?
- HSEP is a small school with no more than 70 students
- Highly personalized to support student needs
- Class size is limited to 15 students
- 9th and 10th grade classes focused on skill development and critical thinking skills
- 11th and 12th grade classes that are more student-directed focused on authentic, project-based learning
- Social-emotional and post-secondary support for all students in classrooms
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