“Learning can be fun” echoes through the halls of Schule Hauskoppelstieg. This isn’t just any school. Schule Hauskoppelstieg is a vital part of the ReBBZ Billstedt, Hamburg’s regional center for education and counseling.
The ReBBZ Billstedt supports students with special educational needs. These needs include learning, language, and emotional-social development. Schule Hauskoppelstieg offers education from grade 1 to grade 10. The ReBBZ Billstedt also provides counseling for students, parents, and teachers. They address challenges that can’t be resolved within the school itself. Diagnostic services, crisis intervention, violence prevention, and help with school absenteeism are also provided. The ReBBZ Billstedt even organizes school escorts.
Schule Hauskoppelstieg is a full-day school. Every student participates in lunch and afternoon activities. The school’s mission is to offer learning that allows students to develop their strengths. It also helps them make progress in areas where they need support. Individual support plans are created for each student. These plans may include modified schedules. Teachers coordinate these plans with parents or guardians and other relevant organizations.
The school focuses on several key areas. One of the most important is developing or regaining a love of learning. Another is individual support plans and offerings. Preparing students for their careers is a further focal point.
To help students prepare for the working world, they complete internships. These internships start in the 8th grade, using the KOMPASS concept. At Schule Hauskoppelstieg, students have access to unique facilities. These include a ceramics workshop, a woodworking shop, and a science lab. There is also a school kitchen.
The library, billiard room, and soccer field are popular spots. Students use them during breaks and after lunch. Students can achieve their first general education certificate, called ESA, here, if they perform well. Schule Hauskoppelstieg is more than just a school. It is a place where students can grow. It is a place where they can develop their talents and prepare for the future.