Carver-Scott High School (CSHS) is a collaborative
comprehensive high school specializing in the academic and social
development of youth. Individualized programming for youth within
alternative and special education programs is offered at the 401Main Campus
Building in downtown Chaska.
Based on their individual needs, each student is
programmed for specific services. In addition to meeting student’s academic
credit needs, programming is provided in the areas of special education,
creative arts, career development, and recreational, physical, chemical and
mental health.
The following programs comprise the Carver-Scott High
School:
The Alternative High School program is for youth
16-21(non special education), who need a full-day diploma program which
addresses their credit needs for high school graduation.
Special Education Services within the alternative program
serve special education students who require smaller class sizes to be
successful in achieving their academic credit requirements, and can achieve
this in an alternative mainstream environment.
Passage I serves 9th and 10th graders with emotional
and/or behavioral disorders who require a self-contained environment.
Passage I provides senior high credit for work in academics, while focusing
on behavioral/emotional issues. Astrong focus on interpersonal skills as
related to school, peers, family and the community is the core of this
program. Passage I offers small class sizes, a level system, and mental
health support, all designed to help students learn to be successful in
school, as well as in the community. The goal of the program is to move
students toward a less restrictive environment, and Passage I students are
encouraged to participate in the career and technical programs offered by
CSEC.
Passage II serves 11th and 12th grade students with
emotional and/or behavioral disorders who need a self-contained environment
that has a very strong transitional focus. The goal is for students to leave
the program with a career/post-secondary plan and the skills to carry out
that plan successfully. Passage II encourages students to take advantage of
the career and technical courses offered by CSEC, and this program also has
a strong mental health component.
Catalyst is a collaborative effort between CSEC and
Carver County to provide mental health services to students 16-21years old
who need unique and individualized programming.