About This School
Phoenix I/II is a structured program for 60 students, grades 9-12, with substance abuse problems that interfere with school attendance, performance, and behaviors. Students are referred by the pupil personnel worker through the home school Educational Management Team. MCPS provides 4 teachers and 1 instructional assistant to serve 35 students at each of two sites. The program includes academic instruction in courses for credit toward a high school diploma. A drug-free environment is maintained through weekly urinalysis and group counseling on recovery. In addition, high adventure activities and a community service component foster self-esteem and team-building in drug-free activities. This program is considered a Level 2 program in the continuum of intervention services for at-risk students.