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Alternative Education Schools

Escuela Quetzal

Quetzal bird

Escuela Quetzal is a school program for teens in recovery from substance abuse. The program is made possible through collaboration between Youth Services and the Santa Cruz County Office of Education. Each day students attend core academic classes and receive group and individual counseling. Family and community involvement are also important components of the program. Along with academics, students are offered courses in art, music,vocational education, sports, an organic garden, and computer training.

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results

SCCOE Alternative Education will prepare its graduates to be:

  1. Academic Achievers
  2. Problem Solvers
  3. Effective Communicators
  4. Collaborative Workers
  5. Responsible Community Members
  6. Productive, Self-directed Adults

Quetzal map

Directions

    From the County Office of Education:
  • Turn right on River Street
  • Turn left onto Highway 1 South
  • Exit at Hwy 152/Main St.
  • Turn right on Main St.
  • Turn left on E. Beach St.
  • Turn left on Lincoln St.
  • Turn left on East Lake
  • Quetzal is at 241 East Lake

Also visit the Alternative Education Programs Career Center.


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The Santa Cruz County Office of Education provides quality educational programs and services to a diverse community.