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Alternative Education Liberty Union High School District.
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PURPOSEAlternative schools must meet the same standards for curriculum, instruction, and student performance as traditional schools, but they meet these objectives by offering a different structure, learning philosophy, or academic emphasis. This enables them to accommodate different student needs, interests and learning styles, and foster student engagement and achievement. California Department of Education
Independence High Schoolserves a diverse population. Many of ourstudents . . . • Desire a smaller, more personal environment. • Prefer to work and learn at their own speed. • Are distracted and frustrated in a large, active classroom. • Cannot physically or mentally withstand a full day of school. • Have health issues including social anxiety and panic disorders. • Have had prior poor attendance and/or behavior issues. • Are Teenage Parents. • Need to work to help support their family.
“Points” of Interest Current Enrollment 2011-12 520 Students (9th=19 10th=79 11th=160 12th=262) 2011 Graduates = 195 Full and Part Time Teachers = 30
SUPPORT PROGRAMS Special Education All SPED students enrolled through the triage process due to caseload cap SPED ISPs 1.5 IHS * .5 Bridgeway * Hourly Adult Ed Students enrolled 35 IHS * 13 Bridgeway * 18 Adult Ed English Language Learners Part time ELD ISP and READ 180 Students enrolled 47 * Levels 1-5 Counseling & Intervention Shared part-time with LAP * RTI, Career, Master Agreements, Seniors Work Experience Part-time work experience teacher Regular job site visitations * Students enrolled 40 New Beginning Study Hall & Computer Lab Elective credit, “Drop In” format PTSS and ELAC Parents & Teachers Supporting Students English Learners Advisory Committee
Other Alternative Programs at the CEC BridgewayGED Prep (45 Students) Liberty Adult EducationGED Prep * Med & Tech Ed * ESL* (400 Students Daily Average)GatewayTransitioning “Life Skills” Adults 18-22 Yr Olds (50 Students) Learning CenterSeat Time (85 Students) * Ind. Study (15 Students) * Online Ed. (20 Students)