West 40 Reg Safe Sch Middle Prg

The **West 40 Regional Safe School Program (Middle School)**, located in Hillside, Illinois, functions as an alternative educational placement designed to serve students in grades 6 through 8 who have faced challenges in traditional school settings. Administered by the West 40 Intermediate Service Center (ISC #2), the program is specifically structured to support students who have been expelled, suspended, or are otherwise at risk of academic failure. By providing a smaller, more controlled environment, the school focuses on re-engaging students in their education while addressing the behavioral or social-emotional barriers that may have hindered their progress in a standard classroom.

The curriculum and daily operations at the West 40 Safe School are centered on a combination of academic recovery and intensive behavioral support. The program emphasizes personalized instruction to help students bridge learning gaps while simultaneously teaching conflict resolution, decision-making, and emotional regulation skills. The ultimate goal of the program is to provide a "safety net" that allows students to stabilize their academic performance and behavioral conduct, with the objective of successfully transitioning them back into their home school district once they have met the necessary program requirements.