Options Program Home Academics & Student Support Special Education Options Program

The Options Program provides students with intellectual disabilities and/or delays an opportunity to become a part of the Cathedral Catholic community. 

• Students enrolled in the Options Program will become as fully integrated as possible into the total life of the school community through participation in general education classes and campus activities.
• The Options Program provides intensive, individualized instruction using research-based methodologies to maximize students’ potential.
• In addition, a peer mentor program is utilized to help aid in this path of inclusion.

Peer Mentors

The Peer Mentor Program is a year-long course where selected students have the opportunity to work with the students enrolled in the Options Program.

• Peer mentors act as academic role models, working with the Options students to create positive study skills.
• They assist in one-on-one tutoring and accompany the Options students to their classes.
• These mentors also help facilitate social participation by eating with the students at lunch and attending school functions with them.

The Options Program is not only beneficial to its students, but to its peer mentors as well. It teaches the mentors qualities that can’t be learned from a book: patience, character, tolerance, compassion and respect. Living out these values encourages the rest of the student body to follow the example that the Option Program sets. Applying these traits prepares mentors and the Cathedral Catholic High School student body for a world beyond high school.

Options Student Admission Requirements

Students must demonstrate:

• The desire to grow closer to God by taking part in spiritual opportunities provided by the school
• A willingness and ability to participate in the rights and responsibilities of students as stated in the Cathedral Catholic High School handbook
• A minimum level of academic achievement, which indicates success in past learning environments
• Interest in the learning process, exemplifying curiosity and motivation
• An ability to work in group situations with minimal distraction to themselves and others
• Ability to independently perform all activities of daily living, such as toileting, dressing, washing, etc.

Options Program Inquiry

If you would like further information, please fill out the inquiry form.

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