When you hear the term “alternative school” you might think of troubled children or students who can’t cut it at regular public schools. While that’s true for some students, alternative education programs vary widely in Georgia.
A Nontraditional Model
McClarin High School has a pretty campus ─ almost scenic ─ near downtown College Park. It’s what’s known as a nontraditional school. Principal Chuck Gardner calls the school “McClarin Success Academy.”
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