Title: Consider renaming of Boynton Beach Survivors High School

Recommendation:
I recommend that the School Board change the name of Boynton Beach Survivors High Schools in Boynton Beach from the list of submitted recommendations by the selection committee in order of preference.

Description:

1.    Gateway High School is the committee's first choice for a name.

The name "Gateway High School" refers to the "choice" struggling high school students make to pursue a High School Diploma through the Exit Options Program. The Exit Options program is a "gateway" or portal for students who choose to pursue a higher level of academic process.

2.     Gateway Center for Secondary Education is the committee's second
        choice for a school name

The name "Gateway Center for Secondary Education" refers to the population of students we serve.  The vision of the Exit Options program is to provide an alternative or "gateway" for high school students to receive their H.S. Diploma who have missed their graduation year or are currently in the year in which they are supposed to graduate.

3.     Challenger Academy is the committee's third choice for a name.

'The name "Challenger Academy" refers to the specific choice the students to this program have made.  All of our students have faced a multitude of challenges in their lives and have made the commitment to continue their education. The Exit Options Program offers a way for those who choose to overcome their specific challenges to receive a H.S. Diploma.

The selection committee for renaming the school was represented by all of our stakeholders: Students, Parents, Community members, Teachers and Administrations.

Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact to the school district.

For Additional Information, contact:

Ann Killlets (akillets@palmBeach.k12.fl.us)

Janice Cover

Alexandra Deveroux