FLEX Program

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

The **FLEX Program**, located at 704 W. Abe St. in Plano, Illinois, is an alternative educational initiative operated by Plano School District 88. Designed to serve students who may not thrive in a traditional classroom setting, the program provides a personalized and flexible learning environment. It focuses on helping students overcome academic or behavioral hurdles by utilizing smaller class sizes and more individualized instruction, ensuring that participants remain on track to earn their high school diplomas.

Beyond standard academics, the FLEX Program emphasizes student well-being and social-emotional development. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, the program aims to re-engage students who are at risk of dropping out, preparing them for post-secondary success, whether that leads to higher education, vocational training, or the workforce. It serves as a vital resource within the Plano community, offering a pathway to graduation for students who benefit from a non-traditional approach to schooling.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Grundy/Kendall ROE
Phone:	(630)552-3178
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
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NSLP Participation:¹	No
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Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

9th

10th

11th

12th