Tri-County High School in Clarksburg, West Virginia, uses a nontraditional approach to educating actual and potential dropouts from schools in surrounding areas. The primary objective of the program is to enable students to develop adaptive behaviors and adequate skills to return to the regular classroom. The initial screening for admission into the program is done by designated home school personnel and includes assessment of Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) qualifications, prior School Based Assistant Team Referrals, and previous home school efforts. While participating in the Tri-County program, students not only receive individual help in English, reading, math, science, and social studies, but also complete units of study in occupational survival skills and vocational training at the adjacent United Career Center. Students are periodically considered for reassignment to their home schools or may be referred to any of a number of other programs, such as preparation for the General Educational Development test, vocational training, or work force or job placement. This program guide includes the following: a program overview; statement of program philosophy and goals; description of target students; guidelines for initial screening, determining JTPA eligibility, referring students, developing contracts and individual education plans, encouraging parent/guardian involvement, reassigning or dismissing students, and providing counseling; and a description of the curriculum. Assorted forms are appended. (MN)