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Desiderata Program (Also known as Desiderata Alternative Program, Desiderata High School, and Desi by its own students) is an alternative high school that forms part of the Phoenix Union High School District in Phoenix, Arizona.

History

The program began in 1977, and its name, which means "desired things" in Latin, comes from an eponymous prose poem by Max Ehrmann.

Students

Students are referred to the Desiderata Program by their home school campuses. The program caters to students with behavioral and emotional disabilities, including those with anxiety, depression, and phobias who learn better in smaller environments.

Enrollment figures are not available, but a 2015 article by Arizona Republic noted the program had about 140 students at the time.

Campus

The program began operations at its new 30,000-square-foot (2,800 m) facility, located near 35th Avenue and Thomas Road, in 2006. An architecture studio was selected in 2004 to design the new space. Prior to 2006, the program operated out of a historic building that was built in the 1920s.

References

1. "School Information / Administration". Desiderata Program. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
2. ^ "School Information / School Profile". Desiderata Program. Retrieved December 5, 2017.
3. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Phoenix Union High School District". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 4, 2017.
4. ^ Pineda, Paulina (May 5, 2015). "Phoenix high school celebrates first off-campus prom". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
5. Goth, Brenna; Leavitt, Parker; Costantino, Nicole (September 1, 2015). "Phoenix and East Valley reel from storm damage". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved November 28, 2017. At least three public schools in the Phoenix Union High School District canceled classes Tuesday because the buildings were without power: Metro Tech at 19th Avenue and Thomas Road; Bostrom High School at 27th Avenue and Osborn Road; and Desiderata High School at 34th Drive and Thomas Road.
6. "Desiderata Program / Homepage". Desiderata Program. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
7. ^ "School Information / School History". Desiderata Program. Retrieved November 28, 2017.
8. ^ "Desiderata Alternative High School / Jones Studio". Arch Daily. January 15, 2011. Retrieved November 28, 2017.

External links

• Official website

• 1977 establishments in Arizona
• Educational institutions established in 1977
• High schools in Phoenix, Arizona
• Public high schools in Arizona
• Special schools in the United States