Barker Alternative School

Sandusky City Schools is an inviting educational organization. This means we care about you and your child. We welcome and encourage you to become a partner in education with our premier school system: SANDUSKY CITY SCHOOLS.Located midway between Cleveland and Toledo, the City of Sandusky has a unique location on the southern shore of beautiful Lake Erie. Sandusky offers small town living with easy access to both of these major cities. Sandusky is a Great Lakes port community and county seat of Erie County with an estimated population of 30, 000.Sandusky City Schools employs 384 certificated staff members to provide 3, 800+ students with quality educational opportunities. More than half of our teachers have attained their Masters Degree and all teachers are required to engage in ongoing professional development and on-site training in technology and academics. Our district is designated as a Continuous Improvement district ; our high school and our largest elementary, Ontario, have achieved Effective ratings through the State Department of Education. Our curriculum is aligned with state content standards. Our Career Tech and Adult Education program is second to none in the state. Sandusky City Schools uses the most current computer technology to assist students and teachers in the classroom. Our fine arts programs provide excellent opportunities for our diverse student population. You will be amazed by the creative abilities of our talented students. We are proud of our students and the rich tradition of excellence that is part of our school district. Community members and guests are encouraged to visit our schools and get involved. You will be pleased with all of the positive experiences that take place daily in our schools and well as the discipline, the rigor of our academic program K-12, and the dedication of our employees.Our comprehensive and innovative programs include: "After School Activity Program" to K-6 students ; orchestra beginning in the sixth grade ; keyboarding in 4th grade ; Individual Career Planning activities starting in the 7th grade ; all-day every-day Kindergarten ; Safety Town, Parenting classes from counselors ; Pre-school Handicapped classes ; Title 1 Reading Interventions ; Peer Tutoring and Mediation ; Gifted and Talented Identification and Services ; Reading First Research-Based instruction grades K-3 ; Research-Based Reading instruction grades 4-6 ; reading instruction at the middle school level ; Accelerated Reader programs in grades 3-8 ; a literacy coach K-12 and a math coach K-12 ; emphasis on data-driven help for all students ; Special Education services in inclusive settings when appropriate ; computer labs in all schools ; school-based after-school tutoring services ; quarterly reading and math assessments ; web-based parent and student access to grades through Progress Book on-line reporting. Our elementary and middle schools support our students through guidance services. We host many student teachers each year from BGSU and other institutions. We offer annual training for our elementary substitute teachers who work in our classrooms, as well. Technology is an important feature of our school district. Presently, every PK through 12th grade class and Special Education class is equipped with an Interactive SMART Board. All buildings have up-to-date computer labs and classroom computers. Our teachers have been trained to integrate technology into classroom lessons. As you can see, Sandusky City Schools coordinates a well-designed program which focuses on leaving no child behind and advancing all students toward their goals.Sandusky High School is one of the largest comprehensive high schools in the State of Ohio under one continuous roof. Our High School offers 13 vocational programs and is proud to partner with BGSU Firelands College and Terra Tech to offer our Vocational/Technical students the opportunity to earn college credits while enrolled in one of our Tech Prep programs.We