Mission: The Caldwell Alternative School provides an alternative educational experience for students in grades 7-12.  The program seeks to foster academic growth, social responsibility, and emotional health, so students may successfully graduate or return to their public school systems.  The Caldwell staff strive to create an environment where students feel safe and can build trusting relationships with adults.

Population: Approximately 40 middle and high school students with emotional and/or behavioral concerns, limited academic success, and/or specific learning disabilities.

Academics: Academic instruction in the following:

English/Language Arts
Social Studies
Math
Science
Career Education
Art
Woodworking
Physical Education and Health Education

Services:

Remedial Reading and Learning Disability Instruction
Conflic Resolution and Peer Mediation
Individual and Group Counseling

Caldwell Staff:


Principal  - Gary McCallum

Secretary - Cindi Peterson


Wood Shop Teacher - Pete Hart
Math Teacher - Sue Clark
English Teacher - Chris Nash
Social Studies Teacher - Nancy Levy
Science Teacher - Arthur Thomas
Reading Specialist Teacher - Sandy Silvestre
Middle School Teacher - Deb Rennick
Career Expolration Teacher - Cheryl Consolo
Art Teacher - April Estabrooks


School Nurse - Wendy Ham
Counselor - Jennie Mundie
Counselor - John Palumbo
 

Teacher Assistants
Beth Marples
Mary Flowers     
Donna Leonard
Ron Williamson
Diane Nano
Chris Kobbs (Middle School)


Custodian - Cliff Allen

Contact:

Caldwell Alternative School
44 Wanoosnoc Road
Fitchburg, MA 01420
(978) 345-5250
gmcallum@fllac.org