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School Hours: 8:45 a.m.-2:55 p.m. | Phone: 651-425-7000
Welcome to South Washington Alternative High School
welcome!
South Washington Alternative High School serves students in tenth through twelfth grades and is part of SoWashCo Schools. The school offers an alternative learning environment with small class sizes that help students become career and college ready. At South Washington Alternative High School, all staff members are committed to helping every student feel supported and included. Teachers work to personalize student learning through one-on-one conversations and building relationships.
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South Washington Alternative High School News
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View some photo highlights of the first days of the school year.
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Sign up now for winter Community Education classes! Browse our catalog or registration site for even more classes offered at SoWashCo Schools locations, partner locations and online.
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Starting the first day of school, high school students will have new guidelines for cell phone use during the school day.
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All families must complete this update between Thursday, Aug. 1 through Thursday, Aug.15.
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Starting this school year all K-12 general education bus riders will be given a “Bus Rider ID” identification card.
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Several free vaccine clinics will be taking place this summer.
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Supt. Julie Nielsen's end of year message to families for the 23-24 school year.
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SoWashCo Schools has some construction projects happening at our schools and program centers during the summer months.
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