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"Core Program" Housed in the Douglass building, the "Core" is designed to be a smaller version of a traditional school. The teachers cooperate as a team while working to develop a comfortable, yet challenging, academic program. Students are on a "block" schedule, which means that they will complete three to four courses each semester rather than operating on the traditional seven period day. The block schedule allows for more project-oriented activities which often requires longer periods of time to accomplish. Students in this program are encouraged to attend the Columbia Area Career Center or to be involved in a work study experience for a portion of the school day.
"Douglass Independent Program" Two sections for this program are offered: one from 8:00 until 11:07 a.m. and one from 11:45 a.m. to 2:38 p.m. In each session up to 14 students and the teacher work independently on one to two credits at a time. Typically, students in 10th through 12th grade who work well independently will succeed in this unique educational environment. Credit may be granted at anytime during the school year depending on when the course work is completed. A work study component, volunteering and/or Columbia Area Career Center can complement this independent structure if an all-day program is desired.
"Bulldog Independent Program" Two sections for this program are offered: one from 8:30 to 11:07 a.m. and one from 11:45 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. In this unique school setting, students in 10th through 12th grade contract with the teacher to work on one to two credits at a time. Credit may be granted at anytime during the school year depending on when the course work is completed. A work study component, volunteering and/or Columbia Area Career Center can complement this independent structure if an all-day program is desired.
Back to Programs "Between The Pages
Deli"
This program is a joint venture between Douglass
High School, Schnuck's Grocery Store and MBS Textbook Exchange Inc.
Together these three organizations have formed a partnership creating
a deli located in MBS, which provides a food service for their employees. Ten students spend
a portion of the day operating the deli business. The remainder
of the school day is spent working on the required academic courses needed
for graduation. Students are on a quarterly profit-sharing plan,
so that they have the potential to earn a salary. Typically, each student can
earn up to $200 per quarter. The classroom is also located at MBS. Students who successfully complete this one
to two year program will gain retail skills needed to work in the restaurant/deli
business.
"MBS Industry-Based Program"
This Douglass program is located at MBS Textbook Exchange Inc. It gives
ten students
the opportunity to be involved in both classroom and work experiences
preparing them for the workforce. One half of the day students are
involved in academic instruction through contracted credits required for
high school graduation. The other half of the day, students work in
various paid positions at MBS. Students who work
well independently and are interested in gaining successful employment
training, while earning academic credit needed for graduation, may apply
to be enrolled in this program.
"Project Publish"
Project Publish is a satellite classroom located in the Columbia Daily Tribune. Project Publish provides a challenging
curriculum including traditional academic subjects
while learning the basics of producing a newsletter. Students use desktop
publishing software to produce the Tribune's bimonthly employee newsletter, as
well as Douglass High School's newsletter, Bulldog Bark, every quarter. The class consists
of students, grades 9-12, who can work independently or as a team and act
responsibly. "Harry S. Truman Memorial
Veterans' Hospital Industry-Based Program"
"Bulldog
Screen Printing Program" The "Bulldog Screen Printing
Program" is a Douglass satellite program serving 30 students in 9th through
12th grades, who are interested in a more traditional academic structure,
while gaining work place experience. In this business students will work as
members of a team to operate a screen printing business. Missouri Cotton
Exchange is our
partner in this enterprise. Students spend the majority of their day working
on the basic courses needed for graduation, but also have the opportunity
to learn the ins and outs of operating a screen printing business. Students have
the oportunity to participate in profit sharing Both the classrooms and the
screen printing shop are located at Parkade Center.
The purpose of the Veterans'
Hospital Industry-Based Program is to provide work maturity skill training
through paid employment in a work setting. This industry-based program is
a cooperative effort of Frederick Douglass High School and the Veterans'
Hospital offering paid part-time positions to high school students. The
classroom is located in the Veterans' Hospital. Douglass students and a classroom teacher participate in three hours of classroom
activities, emphasizing and developing the basic academic skills required for
graduation. Students also become Veterans' Hospital
employees and work in various departments the other portion of their day. Students are supervised by site supervisors
of the Veterans' Hospital and are supported by the classroom
teacher, who takes a pro-active approach to job-site coordination. Areas
of training include: building maintenance, clerical, grounds maintenance,
cafeteria work, sterile processing, nursing, and other jobs available at the
hospital and commensurate with the abilities and interests of the students.
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