About Middle Settlement Academy (MSA)

  • Alternative Education Program
    The Alternative Education Program provides a comprehensive educational program for students in grades 7–12 who have not succeeded in a traditional classroom setting. The program is aimed at students who are at risk of dropping out of school due to such characteristics as poor attendance, inappropriate behavior, a lack of respect for authority, fighting and/or an indifference to academics. Students are provided a supportive “family-like” atmosphere structured to help them not only obtain a high school diploma, but to also develop those skills necessary to succeed in life. The alternative education program is housed at two locations: Middle Settlement Academy (MSA) at Lincoln and MSA at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC).
     
    MSA at Lincoln
    Middle Settlement Academy at Lincoln serves students in grades 7–11 and provides a progressive framework of learning with the goal of inclusion into programming options available at the BOCES Career and Technical Education Center (CTE) or MSA at MVCC in 11th or 12th grade. Students will work collaboratively with their teachers, school counselor and school social worker on the transitional planning that is necessary to ensure a high and sustained level of student support required for success. In the 11th grade, students are provided the opportunity to enroll in the half-day, one or two-year program of their choice at CTE. There, they receive the skills necessary to prepare them for post-secondary education or employment.
     
    MSA at MVCC
    Middle Settlement Academy at MVCC is designed specifically for students completing their senior year of high school, as well as those juniors who are in position and wish to graduate early. Students will not only work to complete high school graduation requirements, but will also engage in post high school education, training and work opportunities. The partnership with MVCC will allow students an option of educational training that can lead to high-tech careers in advanced manufacturing, as well as certificate programs leading to employment in the areas of education, healthcare and the skilled trades. Those seniors enrolled in a two-year program at the Career and Technical Education Center are also able to continue attending there for a half-day to ensure completion of that work. All students are enrolled in the MSA Senior Seminar Course which not only enhances and supports their social-emotional well-being, but adequately prepares them for opportunities made available through the partnership.
     
    Regional Summer School
    www.oneida-boces.org/summer
    OHM BOCES Regional Summer School offers an elementary component and junior/senior high programs. Junior/senior high programs include all course offerings, driver education, alternative education summer school and a Regents tutorial program to assist students in preparation for the August Regents exams. The Regional Summer School allows students to:
    • Enrich their education through additional secondary school courses;
    • Make-up work they failed or were unable to take during the regular school year;
    • Satisfy post-secondary school entrance requirements; and
    • Improve their competencies in basic skills.

    Course offerings are based on projections from participating schools. Students from participating districts may also take walk-in Regents Examinations with school district approval and proper identification.

     

    Vince Tripodi
    Principal of Alternative Education
    315.223.6030
     
    Angela Evans
    Coordinator of Alternative Education and Summer Programs
    315.223.6030
    aevans@oneida-boces.org