TURNING POINT

Turning Point is a Title I public high school that is part of the Washoe County school district, located in Reno, NV with about 29 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 9 teachers, Turning Point has a student/teacher ratio of about 3:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Turning Point** program, located at the **Glenn Hare Center** in Reno, Nevada, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Washoe County School District. It serves as an alternative educational setting designed to support students who have faced significant behavioral, disciplinary, or academic challenges in their traditional home schools. The program focuses on providing a structured environment where students can continue their academic progress while receiving the guidance necessary to address the underlying issues that led to their referral.

The core mission of the facility is to facilitate a "Turning Point" in a student's educational trajectory by fostering personal accountability, social-emotional growth, and academic recovery. Because the Glenn Hare Center acts as an intervention site, the curriculum is often personalized to help students regain credit or meet behavioral goals so they may eventually transition back to their original school or progress toward graduation in a more stable setting. The program emphasizes a smaller, supportive staff-to-student ratio, allowing for closer mentorship and a more focused approach to meeting the individual needs of at-risk youth.

For more information, contact Turning Point at (775) 337-7560 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.