We believe that:

• All students can learn.
• All students can grow socially and emotionally to become productive citizens.
• Each student should be given the opportunity to fully develop his/her potential.
• There is a need to facilitate learning by drawing on individual strengths and learning styles.
• Structured educational environments and programs help our students to learn.
• Each student has a right to a physically and emotionally safe environment that is conducive to learning.
• There is a need to embrace diversity.
• Collaborative relationships are essential in delivering quality services and effective programs to our students.
• We are accountable through evaluation of students and programs.

The Instruction

Dedicated teachers assist students to achieve social, interpersonal and academic success. They inspire students to develop their greatest potential. Low student-to-teacher ratios are provided in a variety of K-12 educational environments. Fourteen Alternative Education campuses provide individual, small group and community based instruction. This personalized approach allows students to develop the fundamental skills needed for achievement.

Enrichment

Students learn about life outside their neighborhoods by participating in interscholastic sports programs and community arts projects. Through experiences in music, drama, poetry, video production and the visual arts, students are able to develop the confidence needed to live a healthy lifestyle.

Graduation

The Alternative Education Programs are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the curriculum is aligned with state educational frameworks.

High school students are able to earn credit towards graduation and develop employment skills.

Students who complete the program transition to their neighborhood school, attend college or find success in the world of work.

Partnerships

Alternative Education Programs have formed effective community partnerships that successfully support student programs. Community based organizations and government agencies help coordinate student services, administer grants and implement community projects. These interagency collaborations offer counseling, supervision and wellness programs for teenagers.

Enrollment

Alternative Education Programs serve students who can benefit from a small school setting.

Students must be referred by their local school district, School Attendance Review Board, Social Services or the Probation Department.

For placement consideration, please contact the Alternative Education Programs at (831) 466-5728.

School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
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Resources

Plan for Educating Expelled Students      2009 Plan    2006 Plan

Foster Youth Services

January 2008 Alt Ed Graduation

Physical Education for Body Mind and Spirit now has it's own web site!

Breathing Martial Arts into the Curriculum 2007 feature article on the Physical Education Body, Mind and Spirit program

Alternative Education Handbook (3.9 MB)

Character Based Literacy Course

Teachers - Standards Guide for K-12 now available.

PBS Literacy Link

California Exit Exam Test Preparation Center (Requires the administrator to create a student account first.)

Eureka: California Career Information System