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Billings Opportunity School

Embrace - Engage - Envision - Empower

The reason for our being is to provide the opportunity for students to re-engage and take ownership of their education and future.

 

Staff Goal Statement: Every Student, Every Opportunity, Every Day

Student Goal Statement: Every student will embrace the value and worth of their education

Vision Statement: We see engaged students and staff who share responsibility, are prepared to tackle future challenges, are willing to take risks and try new things, challenge the status quo, appreciate diversity, and see the best in everyone. We see graduates.

What is Billings Opportunity School?

  • Approved as a Public Charter School by the Montana Board of Public Education, BOS will operate under the guidance of the Billings Public Schools Board of Trustees.

  • Students will earn a Billings Public Schools High School Diploma meeting all the standards and requirements set forth by the state of Montana.

Billings Opportunity School Platforms

Personalized Graduation Pathways –
Each student follows an individualized path to meet graduation requirements, with mentorship and academic planning tailored to goals and learning needs.

Proficiency-Based Learning –
BOS integrates traditional academics and proficiency-based instruction with innovative learning experiences in order to foster engagement and student success.

Workforce and Postsecondary Readiness –
Through a strong focus on innovation, critical thinking, and collaboration, students develop skills that translate directly to future academic and career success.

Supportive, Inclusive Environment –
With small class sizes and every student matched with a mentor, BOS builds a strong culture of care, support, and high expectations to re-engage students and promote achievement.

Innovative Improvement –
BOS is focused on learning and adapting quickly to support student engagement and educator development, with an emphasis on meeting key performance benchmarks and goals.

What type of classes will be available?

  • Core graduation requirements in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
  • Credit Recovery courses through our district computer-based credit recovery program.
  • BOS has a focus on computer science courses such as programming, hardware, website design, and animation.
  • If applicable, students can attend other pathways/programs throughout Billings Public Schools in conjunction with the Billings Opportunity School in order to better support their learning and future goals.
  • If applicable, students can earn credit toward their high school diploma through Job Credit - Workplace Experience course(s) in collaboration with our Billings Opportunity School counselor and Career Coach



Who is a good fit for Billings Opportunity School?

  • Students looking for a smaller, alternative high school experience and education.

  • Students who are motivated and ready to engage in school in order to earn their high school diploma.

  • Students who are credit deficient *not all credit deficient students can attain Montana graduation requirements.*

If you are interested in the Billings Opportunity school, please:

  1. Read through and consider the information below on our webpage.
     
  2. Contact your current high school counselor or administrator to start the referral process.
     
  3. Reach out to our BOS Principal, Mr. Josh Monson, at 406-281-6720 and monsonj@billingsschools.org, or our BOS Counselor, Bryant Mawyer, at 406-281-6721 and mawyerb@billingsschools.org, for any questions.