What is RAS?
The Regional Alternative School is a welcoming and inclusive community where students can make a fresh start in a smaller school setting. We support the academic and personal growth of young people with the hope that they become willing and able contributors to their communities.
The Regional Alternative School focuses on building relationships to help support academic success. With smaller class sizes and home base groups, students are able to develop close relationships with their classmates and teachers. This atmosphere promotes learning and guides students to achieve their goals.
RAS is right for you if you:
• Commit to attend your classes regularly and complete work at a satisfactory level
• Want to be recognized for the person you are and the accomplishments you make
• Find comfort in a smaller, more intimate school setting
• Desire strong connections with school staff
• Contribute to a positive school climate and culture
Check Us Out!
R.A.S. Ink
The R.A.S. Ink is a Zine published by the ELA classes taught by Mr. Justin Brodeur.
Physical Copies can be found at the following locations:
Ithaca Bakery (Triphammer)
Adam’s Corner Cafe (Community Corners)
Press Cafe (Press Bay Alley - Green St.)
Botanist Coffeehouse (Tioga Street)
Autumn Leaves Books
Teen Center @ Ithaca Public Library
GreenStar (Dewitt Mall)
Buffalo Street Books
Gimme Coffee (Hanshaw & Cayuga locations)
The History Center
The Snack Shack
Rashida Sawyer Bakery (Green Street)
Odyssey Bookstore (Green Street)
The R.A.S. Ink Zine can also be read online!
Past RAS Projects
The RAS Reporter was the main project of the RAS high school Journalism class. Students developed content based on their interests and knowledge of RAS events. Below are the past published editions of the RAS Reporter.