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Watsonville Community School
A highly accomplished, caring, close-knit group of teachers assists students to engage in academic, social and emotional health. Students at Watsonville Community develop a strong sense of belonging and learn to recognize the worth and value of others. A high percentage of teens attain academic success because the school’s expectations of students are high, clear, concise, and realistic. A low student to teacher ratio allows students to not only experience the core curriculum in a positive setting but also participate in an array of elective classes. These include technology and vocational education. Additionally, participation in the Santa Cruz County Alternative Schools Sports League in volleyball, basketball and softball is very popular. The T.A.P. (Teen Age Parenting) Program, with Day Care Center, is on site. Individual learning plans are developed to help those students who are also parents. Students are able to continue their education and learn the skills that help them to be effective, nurturing parents. In a student’s own words: “There are only two lasting
bequests we can hope to give
our children. One of these is
roots, the other is wings
.” Expected Student Learning ResultsSCCOE Alternative Education will prepare its graduates to be:
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Watsonville Community School has served the Pajaro Valley community
for over 15 years. The purpose of the school is
to provide students with an alternative learning setting
where they can successfully continue their education
while being a contributing member of the community. The curriculum emphasis is on basic skills combined with
flexibility and a wide range of creative strategies. The
environment is carefully planned and organized by the
staff with the support of local school districts, the
probation department and a collaboration of social
services and counselors.