Untraditional school helps Wisconsin students’ mental health

0
Untraditional school helps Wisconsin students’ mental health
Sophie Thunder talks during a group discussion in December at Destinations Career Academy Connect in Green Bay. DCA Connect provides students with online instruction, as well as on-site supports to connect with peers and community and career events.

High school sophomore Sophie Thunder has ADHD. She’s gone to many different schools as her family tried to find one that accommodated her needs.

“It wasn’t good. I didn’t feel safe at all. The teachers never believed me,” Thunder said of her previous school experiences. “They always thought I was just lazy. If I told them I couldn’t do something, they would say, ‘well, you could do it yesterday.'”

Thunder transferred to DCA Connect last year. The school is a part of Wisconsin Virtual Academy, a charter school that serves Wisconsin students in kindergarten through 12th grades, mostly through online classes. DCA Connect, in Green Bay, also has in-person options for students on a campus that houses several business partners, allowing students to learn from onsite job shadows and mentors from their potential future professions.


link

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *