About Morton Alternative
Campus Information
Morton Alternative School (MAS) was established on the premise that all students can learn and succeed when provided an educational environment that meets their individual needs and interests. Because the traditional school setting is not suitable for all students, Morton Alternative School strives to create an environment that allows students to experience both academic and personal success.
Principal: Dr. Erin Kelly
Address: 1874 54th Ave. Cicero, IL 60804
Phone: (708) 780-4080 (English/Español)
MAS Expectations for Success
To help students reach our mission, Every Student Succeeds, students strive to meet these three (3) expectations for success:
- Presence – Enter class on time, with a growth mindset.
- Academics – Engage in productive, meaningful work.
- Respect – Be respectful to the classroom community and expectations.
Morton Alternative School Overview
Academics
MAS values the importance of academics as part of a student’s growth and offers all the required courses that are needed for graduation. MAS also offers a heralded credit recovery program that provides an excellent opportunity for students to recover failed class credits during the school day.
Restorative Practices
MAS understands that students are continuing to grow not only academically, but socially and emotionally. We also understand that most growth occurs during a student’s hardest moments. Because of this, our school uses restorative practices in place of the traditional punitive measures when students are struggling in a school setting. Through various restorative practices, our staff tries to understand the root of the problem and then works with the student, family, and other stakeholders to remediate the issue.
Point System
MAS implements a point card system that helps students record and analyze their progress each day. Each day, students can earn points in the 3 areas of “MAS Expectations for Success.” Students can earn school rewards and privileges for earning more points.
Social & Emotional Groups
Professional school counselors and psychologists host several social-emotional groups for students throughout the school year. These include, but are not limited to:
- Parenting
- Literature for All of Us Book Club
- Positive Social Relationships
- Gang Awareness
- Drug & Alcohol Awareness
- West 40 Counseling Sessions
Calendars & Bell Schedule
Administration
Staff Directory
Counseling and Social Work
