The Point Option High School program began in 1973 and offers a unique opportunity for students in grades 9-12 to experience teaching and learning in a non-traditional way. It also offers students of ability and determination a “second chance” to recapture credits and/or to accelerate their graduation to enter the workforce or postsecondary education. As a small teaching and learning community of 90-100 students, Point Option emphasizes personal responsibility and self-reliance as keys to student success. Students choosing to attend will be held to the highest ethical and behavioral standards.
The program is dedicated to the education of the whole person while offering youth who struggle to fit into the traditional high school environment a viable opportunity for success. Point Option is a specialty center, offering NNPS students a high school program designed to engage, empower through cross-curriculum projects, community connections and experiential learning.
Point Option is a “school of choice” requiring an application process. It differs from the comprehensive high school by offering smaller class sizes, flexibility in scheduling students, distance learning opportunities, weekly science field trips, an on-site fitness center, an outdoor education program, and daily scheduled teacher-led tutoring sessions in all subject areas both during and after school. Students in good standing may remain at Point Option to complete all graduation requirements while receiving their diploma from their zoned school upon completion of those requirements.
Admission Process
Students must complete and submit an application for admission and attend an interview with the Principal and School Counselor. The online application can be found at http://pointoption.nn.k12.va.us/ in the “Families” section.
