FOCUS Alternative Learning Center offers an adolescent girls' group that has been running for over 7 years.  The group meets weekly from September through June for 2 hours and provides an opportunity for the girls to discuss important issues and receive support.  It has proven to be very popular and enriching for the girls.

At the girls' request, the group focuses on the issues that they identify as concerns.  As space is limited, we are asking that each girl make a commitment to the group that includes attendance and the desire to take our time together seriously, as it is not a "social" group but an "agenda" group as well. 

The group leaders must be notified if someone cannot attend a group and the cost of a missed group is forfeited.  If group needs to be canceled for any reason, a make-up group will be offered at no added cost.  If parents would like to talk with any of the group leaders we are available from 4-4:30p during check-in.

Please feel free to call us with any questions or concerns.  We look forward to working with kids and their families to have a successful year. 

FOCUS Girls' Group

For girls ages 12 and older

Tuesdays

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Runs through the academic school year

Girls' Group Program

Trust building activities

Self-awareness activities

Debriefing

Teen issues

Respect

Peer feedback

Families

Safe behavior

Relationships

We achieve the goals of the program through these activities:

Small group work

Activities / games

 Group discussions

Personal goal setting

On-going community service