Welcome students!
This is the first time in the history of COPE that students have their
OWN space on our website. If you are new to COPE or thinking about coming
here, there is some information for you. If you've been here a while and
want to show off, we've got space for you too. We encourage you to give
us feedback- this is YOUR space, help us make it work for you. Click here to watch videos our students made.
COPE is:
• An Opportunity - a chance to have your say about your education.
• Small Classes
• No Homework - time and help to get your work done in class.
• Get Respect/ Give Respect
• Caring teachers
• Your decision - Come here because you want to. Not sure yet? Give
us a try. We have had many students who didn’t want to come to COPE
at first, who don’t want to leave now!
Questions you might have:
• What kind of kids go there? All kinds! Is COPE for “bad”
kids? Absolutely not! COPE is an opportunity. Not every student needs
the same things to succeed. COPE is not a punishment, it is a chance.
We even have kids come here because they ask to.
• Will I know anyone? Possibly. We have students from every school
district in the county. Even if you don’t, students usually find
friends fast here, because we are a new place for everyone and old cliques
don’t exist.
• Is it safe? Because of our small classes, we actually have FEWER
problems than many public schools. We can see problems coming faster,
and we can jump in faster.
• How long will I be at COPE? It depends on lots of things, but mostly
on you. It depends on if you want to go back to your home school, and
if you have shown us and your home school you’re ready to go back.
An average length of time would be one or two semesters.
• Is the schedule the same? It depends on your school district. We’ll
be happy to answer any questions about your particular circumstances when
you call or come by
Our Expectations:
• Show up
• Make an honest effort
• Respect those around you
Students await their turn in
COPE's basketball tournament.
Girls participate in COPE Girls'' Group field trip.