Dohn Community High School

A School of Promise

Dohn Community High School was one of thirty-one schools across Ohio, to be named a “School Of Promise” for the 2002-2003 school year. Kate Bower received the award from Susan Zelmen, state superintendent of public instruction, who said “These schools provide the hope – and the promise that despite the economic, racial or ethic background of students, and the communities where they live, these students can succeed.”

Dohn High School is an academically challenging and dynamic learning community that actively fosters the academic and social success of students. Dohn School is best suited to students who want a small school environment and one that is supportive of living a drug free life style.

Students participate in a standards-based curriculum and take 5-6 classes a day; including health, personal fitness, career exploration, and art.

Students complete 120 hours of off-site learning activities – to earn credit.
       Off-site learning activities include:
       •  Volunteering at an approved organization
       •  Part-time employment
       •  Job shadowing – working without pay to learn about a career

We offer individual and group counseling, alcohol and drug assessments, chemical dependency counseling, drug testing and 12 step recovery meetings. The positive climate and small classes at Dohn School help students who need a resist the temptation to engage in self-defeating behaviors.

Who Can Attend?

The Dohn School does not discriminate in the enrollment of students based on race, religion, age, color, sex, disability or national origin. Students are required to pay $60.00 in student fees for uniform shirts, supplies, and materials. Enrollment is limited to 9th and 12th grades for the 2005-2006 school year.

Enrollment

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Unique Elements of Program

Career Discovery Program

The Career Discovery Program is an essential part of the Dohn School’s approach to student-centered learning that is practical and relevant to the student’s future goals. Career awareness and work-based learning activities help students understand the connection between school and their future as self-supporting adults. All students are expected to be engaged in a career-related experience that may include part-time employment, job shadowing, apprenticeship, internship, or volunteer service. The Career Discovery Program is designed to help students:

Develop an understanding of personal skills, interests and abilities and how they relate to careers
Explore career opportunities
Enhance communication skills
Develop employability skills

Counseling Services

Through a partnership with Crossroads Treatment Center and a pilot program funded by the National Institute of Drug Abuse we offer prevention programs, inidividual and group counseling, brief strategic family therapy and alcohol/drug assessments. These services as well as mental health services, are available to all students. 12 Step Recovery meetings such as AA, NA, Ala-Teen, and Al-Anon are offered at the school. Students and staff engage in activities each day that promote personal development as well as academic success.