ACADEMIC SERVICES

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Core Curriculum

Students who attend the Margaret Hudson Program receive a balanced curriculum consistent with local and state academic standards. Teachers are employed by the school districts in which the programs are located. There is no loss of credit, and the student's records do not reflect the time spent at Margaret Hudson. Classroom ratios of 1:10 and 1:12 provide more personalized education than students would receive in a regular school environment.

Vocational Education

In addition to core subjects, students also participate in vocational childcare, business technology, and family and consumer sciences classes. Through the Parent Education Lab, students work in the Margaret Hudson Early Childhood Development Centers and learn to care for children in developmentally appropriate ways. This allows the Margaret Hudson staff to monitor students' parenting skills and gives the students vocational experience that can lead to employment after graduation.

Social Services, Counseling

MHP maintains a staff of skilled counseling professionals who provide individual, group, and family counseling, crisis intervention, information and referral tailored to the needs of students and their families. Each student is assigned a counselor upon entry into the Margaret Hudson Program. Counselors also conduct follow-up evaluations on students for two years after they leave the program.

"Life Patterns" Classes

Counselors collaborate with nurses on our "Life Patterns" classes. "Life Patterns" complements the vocational classes offered in the academic component of the program. Course content focuses on peer pressure, self-esteem, and decision-making; parenting and survival skills; career exploration, job attainment, and personal presentation. Special activities include field trips to work sites, College Career Day, and a forum on women's issues.

Job Training

Counselors also supervise students who participate in a summer work program. Through this program, Margaret Hudson offers part-time employment at the Tulsa Campus, enabling students to begin earning money, learning to budget, and managing their incomes and gaining needed English academic credit.