The Alternative To Out of School Suspension (ATOSS) program is designed as an alternative for Manatee County middle and high school students who have been suspended out of school as a consequence for certain violations of the district Code of Student Conduct. The program provides supervision in a structured environment, along with behavioral and academic assistance for a period of one to ten days. During ATOSS, students will have the opportunity to complete regularly assigned school work, receive academic assistance from a certified teacher, and complete behavioral reflection activities designed to assist students with problem behaviors that may have resulted in their Out of School Suspension. Students are primarily responsible for obtaining all academic assignments from their teachers and submitting them upon return to their zoned school. ATOSS is available on a first come-first serve basis with a daily program capacity of 30 students. Students who attend ATOSS will be counted in full attendance at their zoned school for each successful day completed.

• The following ATOSS Center locations are available for parents and students:

  • Bayshore High School 5401 34th St W, Bradenton, FL 34210 Phone: 941-751-7004 x 2154
  • Palmetto High School 1200 17th St W, Palmetto, FL 34221 Phone: 941-723-4848 x 2197

Download the 2019-2020 ATOSS information packet for students and parents. The signed notification form must be brought to the ATOSS program on the first day of attendance in order to be admitted.

Students and parents are able to provide feedback regarding the ATOSS program via the below links.

ATOSS Student Survey

ATOSS Parent Survey

New ATOSS Survey

For more information or assistance, please contact Skip Wilhoit at (941) 751-6550 x. 2270.