The Alternative Programs of The School District of Greenville County will provide short term educational settings which provide instructional programs to address the behavioral, academic, and social needs of at-risk students. 

All students are capable of learning.

  All students are individuals with unique needs.  

Students have the desire to be successful.  

Students deserve respect, acceptance, and encouragement.

  Students should be provided a safe environment for learning.  

Students need a curriculum that provides opportunities for academic and social development.  

Education is the responsibility of the home, school, student, and community.

Assist students in developing skills necessary to be successful in a regular school setting.  

Assist students in developing self-discipline and a sense of personal responsibility for their own actions.  

Assist students in improving academic skills.  

Provide students with a safe and nurturing environment for learning.  

Provide differentiated instruction with a standards based curriculum that meets the needs of the students.  

Provide opportunities for students to develop a more positive self-concept.  

Assist students in identifying barriers that inhibit their educational and social development.

The High School Alternative Program was established in 1996.  The goal of the program is to provide short-term intervention in a structured learning environment for at-risk students experiencing difficulty in the traditional academic setting.  Students attending the High School Alternative Program will be given the opportunity to continue their education in an environment designed to address their academic, social, and behavioral needs. 

Students are referred to the program by a School District Hearing Officer.  Once completing the program, the student will be able to return to his/her home school.  Completion of the program is based on student performance, including academic progression, behavior compliance, regular attendance, and completion of Tier work.  The ultimate goal of the High School Alternative Program is to help students reintegrate successfully into the traditional school setting or continue their education in a setting of their choice, to include Adult Education.  

The High School Alternative Program offers courses via Edgenuity computer based instruction.  Academic support will be provided by instructional facilitators and certified content teachers.  Students attend school from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and work in multi-age/multi-grade level classes.  Each student works on an educational plan tailored to meet his/her academic needs.  Small class sizes help to create an intimate climate and provide increased opportunities for attention to social and behavioral needs.    The staff at the High School Alternative Program is trained to function as a team and to be consistent in their expectations of students who attend the program.  

The High School Alternative Program promotes acceptance of responsibility for one's own actions and development of self-discipline.  The on-site counseling staff will offer opportunities for individual and group counseling and opportunities to improve the skills necessary for success in life.  Students are returned to the traditional academic setting once they have successfully completed their prescribed program.  

All students are responsible for arranging their own transportation to and from school.  Students may not have any electronic devices, including, but not limited to cell phones, pagers, personal computers, iPads, tablets, Apple watches, or wireless headphones while on campus.  Shirts with a collar must be worn by all students.  Pants must have belt loops, such as khakis, dress pants, and black jeans.  Pants must not have any distressing or holes that expose the skin.  Male students must wear a working belt.  Blue jeans are not accepted.  No hoodies may be worn on campus.  Students need wired headphones (no airpods or similar) and may choose to bring one tube of chap stick and a small amount of money for vending.  No other items are allowed in the program.

Sullivan Center HSAP is located at 206 Wilkins Street / Greenville, SC 29605
Main Office Number: 864.355.5180 

Leigh Anne Terry, Program Coordinator
864.355.3446 

Dr. Kathie Greer, Director of Alternative Programs
864.355.5183