Alternative Education Contact Info
Sandy Mast
Senior Director,
Alternative Education Program
(831) 466-5728 |
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John Armstrong
Assistant Director
Alternative Education Program
(831) 466-5728
John Rice
Assistant Director
Alternative Education Program
(831) 466-5724
Rosa Rosas
Department Coordinator, AEP
(831) 466-5722
Carol Polhamus
Project Director
Career and Technical Education, AEP
(831) 466-5727
Michael Paynter
Project Coordinator
Foster Youth Services, AEP
(831) 466-5729
Melissa Gomez
Pupil Data Specialist, AEP
(831) 466-5725
Amy Rice
Pupil Data Specialist, AEP
(831) 457-8254
Janet Linares
Pupil Data Specialist/Receptionist, AEP
(831) 466-5728
Denise Pitman-Rosas
Guidance Counselor II, AEP and Project Coordinator/BASTA
(831) 466-5736
Julia (Jules) Skelton
Fiscal Accountant, (831) 466-5721
Leslie Kootstra
Administrative Secretary, (831) 466-5770
Main phone #: (831) 466-5728
Fax #: (831) 466-5730
Alternative Education Program Pages
Student & Personnel Services: Alternative Education
Alternative Education Programs
- Academic Achievement
- Social Skills Development
- Vocational Preparation
Overview of Alt. Ed Programs
Alt. Ed School Sites
Watch a new video about the Alternative Education program!
Our Mission
The mission of the Santa Cruz County Office Alternative Education Program is to provide a safe, supportive learning environment that empowers students to achieve academic, social, and vocational excellence.
Philosophy
We believe that the educational success of our students is dependent upon quality academic and affective programs, which are supported by a healthy organization, our students' families, and effective community partnerships. Our programs are
student-centered and adapt to meet individual needs. We value personal and professional development. Staff works collaboratively to facilitate learning and change.
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.
View Alternative Education Programs: A Different Path
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View Alternative Education Programs presentation.
(8 MB movie. Both movies require Quicktime Player.)
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.
DELAC/ELAC
DELAC/ELAC Agenda 4/17/12
DELAC/ELAC Minutes 4/17/12
DELAC/ELAC Agenda 5/14/12
DELAC/ELAC Agenda 5/14/12
ELAC Survey (English)
ELAC Survey (Spanish)
Resources
New law for 7 through 12 grade students requires Pertussis Shot
Plan for Educating Expelled Students
Foster Youth Services
June 2010 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
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.)
Career Locker
