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STUDENT HOURS
Diversified Minds—9:00 TO 2:00
FIVE DAYS PER WEEK*
EXTENDED TIME, INDIVIDUALIZED HOURS,
SPECIFIED DAYS AS ARRANGED THROUGH
INITIAL PLANNING MEETING WITH
ADMINISTRATOR
Phone: 540-635-5422
Fax: 540-636-1389
E-mail: [email protected]
465 W. 15th Street, Suite 500
Front Royal, VA 22630
School Staff On Duty
Monday-Friday 8:00 to 4:30
Other Times Available as Needed and
Pre-Arranged
Warren County Public Schools
A Non-Traditional High School Program
Tel: 540-635-5422
An Individualized , Non Traditional High School Program Serving WCPS
Learning takes place on all kinds of paths...
Mrs. Pamela M. McInnis
WCPS Superintendent
Mr. Michael Hirsch, Ed.S
Director of Special Services
540-671-6370
Mrs. Lara Kolb
Dean of Students and Program Facilitator
540-635-5422 ext. 33311
Mrs. Bev Reynolds
Administrative Assistant
540-635-5422 ext. 41256
Mrs. Dawn Aziz,
English, Art, Creative Writing
540-635-5422
Mr. Michael Hodge
Sciences, Mathematics, and On-line Course
Facilitator
540-635-5422
Mr. Nash Keim
Social Studies, Finance and Economics
540-635-5422 ext.
Our Thanks You to….
The motto of WCPS is “The Trek to Excel-
lence Takes Everyone”. In their ongoing efforts to
ensure these words match reality for WCPS, Mrs.
McInnis and WCPS school Board provide WCPS
programs at every level designed to meet the
needs of all students.
Their desire to serve all students prompted
Mrs. McInnis and the WCPS School Board to
“think outside the box” of traditional schooling
and establish the Diversified Minds Non-
traditional High School Program. Their continued
farsightedness allows this unique WCPS program
(one of many) to re-invent itself each year in an
effort to continue “The Excellence Trek”.
Thank you, Mrs. McInnis and the WCPS
School Board, for your courage to take a chance
and sanction our existence. ~
Faculty, Staff and Students of Diversi-
fied Minds
A Challenge…
WCPS has 2 Core Values that we at Diversified
Minds try to fulfill. Core Value 1—We want our
students and staff to feel safe and secure. Core
Value 2—We want our students to be ready to
work and learn at the next level as they leave each
grade. Preparing WCPS students for the global
economy in which they must live and compete is a
moving target that truly requires the efforts of all.
D iversified Minds (DVM)
is a program based on the needs of a varie-
ty of students. Class sizes are extremely
small with an average student to teacher
ratio of 1:10. Our approach to learning is significantly
different - - but it is not easier or watered down. This
difference makes school success more attainable for stu-
dents who struggle with traditional teaching approaches
Virginia required curriculum and testing are the corner-
stone of all DVM classes. Planning begins with the end
in mind; and together, faculty and student, map out a
workable plan to reach the student’s chosen goal. The
program also requires various research, labs and work-
shop and technology projects that presents learning expe-
riences across modalities. Field trips and service learning
are an integral part of Diversified Minds curriculum. The
unique DVM course design also enables WCPS high
school students the opportunity to explore career options,
work-study, apprenticeships, and community service
opportunities as they earn credit toward completing a
Virginia High School Diploma or, in special allowable
circumstances, fulfill state requirements toward an Indi-
vidual Student Alternative Educational Plan (ISAEP), a
Virginia High School GED certificate offering..
All DVM students are Warren County Public
High School students and if in good standing with their
home campus can participate in all activities (as a specta-
tor or participant) sponsored by their home school, be
it Skyline or Warren County. Those activities include
but are not limited to:
Instruction in allowable subjects @ home high school campus by special arrangements;
Instructional classes @ Blue Ridge Technical Center;
After school team sports, clubs, dances, concerts, plays, etc.;
High school commencement activities.
Diversified Minds—where students can reach new heights!
Entry into Diversified Minds or any WCPS Non-
traditional Program MUST BEGIN at the Child
Study Process within the student’s home high
school. The home school makes the referral. The
Non-Traditional Programs Admissions Commit-
tee determines referral acceptance and program
placement.
In an effort to ensure that DVM students are
prepared for life beyond the DVM program, all
students regardless of individual program, are
expected to:
Arrive promptly at the time specified for
their program;
Participate in Career Awareness, Financial
Literacy, Social Responsibility, and other
workshops as assigned;
Complete a Technology Portfolio illustrat-
ing mastery of communication workplace
skills.
Phone: 540-635-5422
Address: 465 W. 15th St. Front Royal 22630