Welcome Letter from Principal
Welcome to Learning Options High School. We are here to give students educational OPTIONS! We understand that all students are unique and a traditional approach to education may not be best for every student. Our school is an alternative education program within Lake Orion Community Schools that is designed to work with students and parents to customize a learning plan that is best for each individual.
Our goal is to help students successfully progress toward timely graduation by creating an optimal learning environment, implementing effective, research-based instruction, and building positive relationships. We also believe in educating the whole student—academically, socially, emotionally, and behaviorally. We focus on helping each student create individual goals and plans to be successful in post-secondary paths including college, apprenticeships, military service, or immediate career.
At Learning Options High School, we will create an educational plan that is individualized for each student with graduation as the ultimate goal. Each student’s schedule will be tailored to specifically meet their unique needs. Most of our students are most successful when they are scheduled in our face-to-face courses with our specialized teachers during the typical school day. However, there are some students who find success in virtual learning courses where they receive academic instruction through an online learning environment which is primarily off-campus. They are able to self-schedule their learning and have control over the time, location, and pace of their education. Our responsibility is to work with each student to find the perfect environment and instructional method that meets each student’s needs and promotes success.
Approximately 100 students attend Learning Options High School each year. Our dedicated staff includes six highly qualified teachers, two learning support staff members, a social worker, a paraprofessional, a secretary, and a principal. Together, we believe that successful students actively engage in academics, have exceptional attendance, and exhibit appropriate, responsible behaviors. Therefore, all students and staff at Learning Options High School participate in the Successful Student Mentor Program where we develop these skills while developing positive, nurturing and supportive relationships.
Students at Learning Options High School meet all of the requirements of the Michigan Merit Curriculum and earn a diploma from Lake Orion Community Schools. Our students are also able to participate in elective courses offered at the Oakland Technical Campus and Lake Orion High School. All extracurricular activities and events at LOHS including sports, clubs, and the fine arts are also available for Learning Options students who wish to participate.
We are proud that our district, through this program, can provide students an environment where they realize their unlimited potential. Learning Options High School is a well-established and proven program for students who would benefit from a more individualized learning opportunity. If you would like to learn more about Learning Options High School, we would be happy to help. Please contact us at (248) 693-5450.
In Partnership,
Kristin M. L. Sliwinski
Learning Options High School Principal