The Depot Campus at E.O. Smith High School understands that each student learns and grows differently; the learning experience is personalized. We’ve designed our program to support students who have the desire to thrive but require more accommodating settings to do so. We begin with developing a Relationship with the student, founded on trust and equality, and then move on to developing Relevance in their studies, and lastly increasing Rigor in their work.

Using the innovative Big Picture Learning model, "All students can and should live lives of their own design. Lives supported by caring mentors and equitable opportunities to achieve their greatest potential." Big Picture Learning We offer individualized instruction in a small-class setting with authentic assessments. Depot Students’ learning experiences are tailored to each student’s interests, talents and needs. Under their teacher-mentor’s guidance at internships, they can discover and pursue their passions and define their place in the world.

At the Depot Campus, we enroll families. We look for those with a spirit of community, and appreciation for cultural diversity, a willingness to build relationships, and those who will enrich our learning environment.

Depot Mission Statement

The Depot Campus strives to be a welcoming inclusive community that values and prioritizes equity, respect, and personalization. Working collaboratively with advisors and mentors, Depot students work to embrace opportunities to pursue passions for personal and community development, and the promotion of lifelong learning.