ALTERNATIVE LEARNING PROGRAM
Telephone: 518.828.4360
ALP DRAWS THE LINE
Once again, Alp students have done a phenomenal job. This time is was in Art classes. Several ALP students had their efforts entered in the Columbia-Greene art show this year. Their creative desire and ability shines through in many ways. Please click on the link to see the show. [Art Show Movie] (Windows Media File, 678K)
April 21, 2008
ALP STUDENT BODY PRESIDENT PRESENTS TO THE BOE
Danielle Gilleo, ALP Student Body President, developed and presented a power point presentation for the Board of Education on March 24, 2008. Ms. Gilleo stood with microphone in hand and detailed the academic and behavioral progress of the Alternative Learning program. The success rate on Regents was emphasized along student work in both Art and Music. Snowboarding, camping, and horse back riding trips were also mentioned which emphasized the positive working relationship ALP has with the Hudson Youth Department. Danielle received a standing ovation from both the audience and Board of Education members. View the presentation (PPT, 3.8M)
March 31, 2008
ALP STUDENTS ATTEND YOUTH LEADERSHIP FORUM
Four ALP students attended the Youth Leadership Forum at Legislative Office Building on February 11th and 12th. The students attending are: Edwin Miller, Danielle Gilleo, Sarah Gough and Jheanelle Black. The Youth Forum is an opportunity for students throughout the entire state to meet and discuss concerns relevant to all schools. On Monday morning they had breakfast with Legislators from all districts of New York State and then are met with Assemblyman Marcus Molinaro to discuss government and youth issues relevant to all students.
A very special thanks to the Hudson Department of Youth and Youth Director Trudy Beicht. Ms. Beicht has been very supportive in giving many of our ALP students opportunities to participate in activities such as snow tubing, horse back riding, camping and snow boarding. Everyone in the ALP organization appreciates her efforts.
February 18, 2008
ALP STUDENTS SCORE WELL ON REGENTS EXAMS
ALP students eligible to take regents exams in January did so with an above average success rate for the district.
Alternative Learning Program students achieved the following passing percentages on their regents exams:
Global 10 – 60% Passing
Math A – 67% Passing
Living Environment – 73%
These scores continue to establish the credibility of our program in readying all ALP students academically.
I congratulate the students, parents and staff of the Alternative Learning Program for the continued success of our students.
Tom Gavin, ALP Principal
January 25, 2008
ALP STUDENT ATHLETES
The Alternative Learning Program is well represented in high school sports. Jacori Anderson and Treven Nitsky play varsity basketball. Jheanelle Black is a cheerleader. Michael Black and Brendon Monk are on the bowling team. Nick Gonzales and Jorge Bu are on the JV basketball team. These students are a positive force within ALP and are striving to contribute to Hudson High School athletics as well. We are all proud of out student’s accomplishments.
Jacori Anderson
Jorge Bu
Nick Gonzales
Treven Nitsky
Michael Black
Brendon Monk
Jheanelle Black
December 20, 2008
ALP STUDENTS LIGHT UP THE ACADEMIC BOARD
I congratulate the parents, students and staff of the Alternative Learning Program for the effort put forth in the first marking period. The grades are in for the first quarter.
The following was accomplished by the students:
68% of ALP students passed all subjects
3 Students made High Honor Roll
5 Students made Honor Roll
10 Students made Merit Roll
12 Students received Honorable Mention (passed all subjects)
77% of the overall ALP student population is academically eligible for athletics. (passed everything or only failed one class)
Learning that you can be successful is a powerful motivator.
November 15, 2008
Students Work Together on Native American Presentation
Students in Mrs. Parmentier’s 4th grade class have been working with the 7th and 8th grade ALP computer students in the creation of a Native American PowerPoint presentation. The computer students have been creating slides for the presentation with the input from the 4th grade students on what they learned about the Native Americans. The computer students have 
been showing the 4th grade students how to design and create slides by using pictures of their longhouses and including quotes about what they have learned. This collaborative project will soon be available for viewing upon its completion.
WHAT'S NEW AT ALP: GET READY FOR SOME POSITIVE CHANGES
Achievements and Progress Report for ALP
Information is available on student achievements in 2006-07 as well as the progress report for the first five weeks of school. [More information]
The Alternative Learning Program provides opportunity for Hudson City School District students to be successful in an alternative school setting. The school environment promotes tolerance of staff/student differences and fosters community spirit. Over the course of our first year, our students demonstrated their abilities both academically and behaviorally. Their success led to new motivation and hope for the future. Middle school and high school aged students can be referred through the guidance office.
Thomas Gavin
Principal, Alternative Learning Program
October 16, 2008