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Alternative Learning Programs

At Emerald Campus, students can pursue success through two specialized options—PATHS and The Bridge. Both programs provide flexible, student-centered support so learners can build skills, earn/finish credits, and move confidently toward their next step.

These programs are recommendation-based only. Free transportation is provided between home high schools and Emerald Campus. Interested students should talk with their school counselor to learn more.

Open to: Dublin City Schools students only via counselor/administrator recommendation
Course length: Varies by individualized plan (semester or yearlong; 2 periods daily typical)
Transportation: Free shuttle between home high schools and Emerald Campus
Enrollment: Recommendation-based; consult your school counselor for next steps
Cost: Free (district-supported)
Recognition: Determined by individualized plan (e.g., credit recovery, transition outcomes)
Contact: Home school counselor fore more information • Program Coordinator: Mrs. Jena Pruden, Pruden_Jena@dublinschools.net

Two Pathways. One Goal — Student Success Beyond the Classroom.

PATHS

Postsecondary Access to Transition after High School (PATHS) is a specialized program supporting students with disabilities who have completed high school academic requirements but are deferring their diplomas to continue developing critical life and career skills.

  • Focuses on employment readiness, continued education, and independent living skills.
  • Offers customized transition experiences with families, staff, and community partners.
  • Tailored to each student’s postsecondary goals through experiential and classroom learning.
  • Designed to build confidence, independence, and pathways toward long-term success.

Ideal for: Students who have met graduation requirements but benefit from continued transition support.

The Bridge

The Bridge provides an innovative, flexible, and highly supportive learning environment for students who thrive in non-traditional settings. It offers small class sizes, flexible scheduling, and personalized pathways toward graduation and beyond.

  • Includes credit recovery, flexible pacing, and individualized academic support.
  • Provides on-site services such as mental health counseling and career guidance.
  • Encourages community-based learning, service projects, and real-world engagement.
  • Helps students transition back to traditional classrooms or prepare for postsecondary options.

Ideal for: Students who benefit from smaller environments, flexible structure, or additional support to meet graduation goals.