ALBANY OPTIONS SCHOOL

PROGRAMS

Updated January 2025

Albany Options School (AOS) provides opportunities in alternative education for all students whether working below or above state benchmark standards. These opportunities include transitional programs, credit-recovery programs, higher-education courses, and education through contracted services.

Enrollment at AOS requires a referral from either South Albany HS or West Albany HS.

Innovative High School (IHS) 

This is the largest program at AOS, focused primarily on serving Juniors and Seniors who are credit deficient and are pursuing their high school diploma. This program is a traditional 6 period, full-day schedule for students. 

Options Academy

This full year program is designed for accelerated credit recovery for credit-deficient Sophomores. Sophomores attend for two trimesters in the Academy and then transition into the IHS program until they graduate from AOS.

GED

This program is designed for those students no longer pursuing their high school diploma, but still possess the skills to pass the GED exams.  Students meet in the morning for up to 2 ½ hours to prepare for the exams.  The GED exams are proctored on site and scheduled through AOS. Students wishing to attend our GED program must earn a minimum score of 237 on the Accuplacer assessment. 

CTE Construction

The CTE program is accessible to students in all programs including GED. Students can earn certificates through the program if they participate for two years.  Students may also earn College Now credit through Lane Community College.

Choices 

Choices is reserved  for students that have been expelled from any of the three high schools. Administrators at South and West will contact AOS to place students in this program.  This is a 1.5 hour program that meets daily in the afternoons. This is also where students can work on Odysseyware while they wait for an open seat and the next grading period to begin in IHS. 

Additional Program Information

SPECIAL EDUCATION

Prior to a referral for a student on an IEP, the IEP must be reviewed by the SPED team at both the student’s current school and at AOS. Once it’s determined that AOS can appropriately meet the needs of the student and their IEP,  a referral can be made. AOS should never receive a SPED referral prior to this process taking place.   Please always attach a copy of the IEP or 504 to the referral. 

5th YEAR SENIORS

5th year seniors typically attend AOS unless they are on a modified diploma and the YTP program is a more appropriate placement. These prospective students do not need a referral and can self-refer, which is done by filling out a form at the AOS front desk. It is helpful if they call ahead to let us know they are coming, and have a copy of their current transcript with them as well as their 504 or IEP if applicable.