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In 1971, Poseidon School was opened as a non-profit secondary day school, by Rod and Barbara Fryer. The Fryers felt there was a need for an "alternative" school in the wake of public schools, parochial, and private schools. These adolescents had variety of learning, social and psychological issues going unaddressed and resulting in behavioral and emotonal problems which was interfering with their ability to learn.. Poseidon quickly became known and soon students from all around the greater Los Angeles area public middle and high schools were coming. The day school prided itself on teachers who could think outside of the box, be spontaneous, and inspirational using many modalities to teach on a more individualized, one-on-one level. Poseidon Day School provided a small, tightly structured, campus environment where successful learning was achieved. Eventually, the California Department of Education and LAUSD realized that these kids needed other placement. Poseidon then became one of the many Non-public school which received partial funding from the district and clearance certification from the state to serve these students. For 38 years, Poseidon has run a highly beneficial and triumphant program while also serving mainly "at-risk youth" for the past 20 years.
Key Components:
In 1971, Poseidon School was opened as a non-profit secondary day school, by Rod and Barbara Fryer. The Fryers felt there was a need for an "alternative" school in the wake of public schools, parochial, and private schools. These adolescents had variety of learning, social and psychological issues going unaddressed and resulting in behavioral and emotonal problems which was interfering with their ability to learn.. Poseidon quickly became known and soon students from all around the greater Los Angeles area public middle and high schools were coming. The day school prided itself on teachers who could think outside of the box, be spontaneous, and inspirational using many modalities to teach on a more individualized, one-on-one level. Poseidon Day School provided a small, tightly structured, campus environment where successful learning was achieved. Eventually, the California Department of Education and LAUSD realized that these kids needed other placement. Poseidon then became one of the many Non-public school which received partial funding from the district and clearance certification from the state to serve these students. For 38 years, Poseidon has run a highly beneficial and triumphant program while also serving mainly "at-risk youth" for the past 20 years.
Key Components:
- workable interventions through innnovative & flexible programming
- personalized learning
- clinical intervention
- team-approach
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