High School Program

The Providence Center School requires each student to participate in a program of studies that provides the opportunity to demonstrate he/she has achieved proficiencies in six core academic areas  (English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts and Technology) and learner outcomes (see below).  The Providence Center School program of studies is designed to assure that all students successfully complete a program that provides skill development and preparation for a variety of post-secondary options including employment, military service or post-secondary education or training.  The curriculum at TPCS is aligned with RI Grade Span Expectations and all students participate in character education and pre-vocational skill classes.  Pre-vocational skill development is accomplished through participation in community placements and during in-school independent living skills classes.   

 The Providence Center School Learner Outcomes

Students in the High School Program of The Providence Center School will demonstrate:

1.   they are effective communicators who clearly and confidently speak, read, listen and write to relay or obtain information.

2.    they can employ effective and creative problem solving procedures who can present practical solutions and reflect on their thought process.

3.    they are respectful, ethical, responsible and courteous individuals who can work both independently and cooperatively by following the rules of the school and society.

4.    they have an understanding of and an ability to utilize the basic techniques of stress management to appropriately manage their emotions and interactions.

5.      they demonstrate preparedness for transition to post-secondary education/training, independent living and employment.

Graduation requirements:
The Providence Center School also has in place proficiency based graduation requirements which include:
1. the completion of a portfolio of academic achievement and senior career research presentation.
2. completion of required courses for graduation. Currently a minimum of twenty credits for RI students: 4 English Language Arts credits, 4 Mathematic credits, 3 Science credits, 3 History/Social Studies credits, and six additional required academic credits sufficient to allow the students to demonstrate a range of proficiency in the six core content areas.
3. participation in the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) state assessment.

Schedule:
Students arrive at approximately 8:30 and begin each day in their homerooms which are based on grade. Physical education and health are once per week and are a held with 2 grades combined (9^th and 10^th together, 11^th and 12^th together).  Students participate in the electives of visual arts, music, drama character education and academic recovery once each week during Get Ahead Periods (GAP).  The GAP period is each day from 1:00 to 2:00. Beginning at 9:00 students move through the program’s four classrooms throughout the day to participate in Social Studies, English Language Arts, Science and Mathematics.  Each class lasts approximately an hour.  Pre-vocational classes are held on Tuesday and Fridays from 10:00 to 12:30.  On one of the days, students participate in a community activities and the other day students complete activities in-school for more independent living.

Therapeutic Program:
The Providence Center School uses a point system to reinforce the PBIS character traits of respect, responsibility and safety.  Students earn points throughout the day which they may “cash-in” to enhance their participation in community based activities which promote age appropriate social and leisure skills.  Support from staff is available throughout the day and instruction for the development and enhancement of age- appropriate coping skills is ongoing.