- Oasis for students who have not been served well by traditional, compulsory education
- Anti-competitive environment
- Small staff to student ratio
- Decompression period in a supportive environment
- Emotional support
- Engenders a life-long love of learning
- Increases self-esteem
- Preparation for, and support throughout, college
- Classes taught for different learning styles
- Environment with supportive and attentive staff
- Decreases feelings of isolation
- Accepting the student for who they are in this moment, whoever they are.
Progressive Middle and High School 