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Different Pathways to a Diploma
Many students who have not been able to achieve educational success in our traditional comprehensive schools may require a different educational setting to earn their high school diploma. Alternative educational settings are reserved for those specific students who need a smaller educational setting, more individualized instruction, have fallen behind on credits, require a shorter school day, struggle with behavioral issues, or who have a variety of educational concerns which can not be met at the traditional comprehensive school. The following is a list of the many educational options for students who reside within and outside of the Los Angeles Unified School District. This list will provide you with an overview of all the LAUSD and non-LAUSD alternative educational placements to assist you in making an informed decision. Before considering one of the many alternative educational options we encourage all current and former LAUSD students to contact their Diploma Project Adviser, Pupil Services and Attendance Counselor, and/or Academic Counselor. These staff have specialized knowledge in the many alternative educational placement options and can assist students in making a well informed decision based on their individual needs. These staff can also assist students with enrollment and transferring educational information to ensure proper placement and success. Note: *If you chose to go to an alternative educational placement outside of this list, it is important to be aware if the placement is WASC accredited. If the placement is not WASC accredited, you may not be eligible for financial aid for higher education and your diploma may not be accepted at universities (in California or Outside) requiring you to attend a community college before transferring to a state university. For further information regarding WASC accreditation you can look on the CDE website www.cde.ca.gov. In addition, many online programs offering a high school diploma are not accredited by WASC. Please make sure you check the CDE website before choosing an educational option to earn your high school diploma. DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS: Continuation High Schools are alternatives to the large, traditional high schools and are designed to meet compulsory attendance mandates for students who are age 16 and older. Our 45 schools provide a small campus setting, low student-teacher ratio, individualized instruction, and extensive counseling to strengthen positive self-concepts. At a continuation high school, the student can expect a success-oriented learning experience, a course of instruction designed to meet district and state standards, an active participation in educational decisions, and recognition of individual worth. The goal is to graduate or transition students back to a traditional high school. Some schools offer four hour per week evening classes for students who are employed for 30 hours or more per week. These classes offer students a program of academic and elective courses to fulfill graduation requirements. This is a specially designed program of individualized instruction with major emphases in occupational orientation and work experience skills. For more information see LAUSD Bulletin No. 2430. Central High School is a multi-site continuation high school that reaches out to the community by delivering high school instruction from community-based agencies. Its 28 branches provide a unique educational program that serves specific targeted groups of high-risk students. All branches share the Options philosophy of individualizing instruction and the Options mission of providing a quality education for students. For more information, see LAUSD Bulletin No. 2430. Community Day Schools (CDS) are designed for students in Kindergarten through grade 12 as an educational placement option for expelled and other high-risk students as established by Assembly Bill 922 and further defined in Assembly Bill (AB 1845). There are nine Community Day Schools of which six are larger, stand-alone schools and three are multi-site schools with classrooms throughout the District. The CDS schools are for students who have been expelled for any reason, or referred by: probation, a School Attendance Review Board (SARB), or other district level processes. This last refinement of the law permits the district to place students in CDS who have histories of behavior problems and repeated academic failure. The law also allows special education students to be placed in Community Day Schools rather than in non public schools (NPS). Students in Community Day Schools are required to attend a mandatory six-hour instructional day. For more information see LAUSD Bulletin No. 847. Pregnant Minor Schools meet the educational needs of pregnant middle and senior high school students. They provide special programs at sites located throughout the school district. They offer classes required for graduation as well as special classes in birth preparation and parenting. They make available counseling by school nurses and information on health and nutrition. The primary goal of the School-Age Mother Schools is to provide interim educational opportunities to the expectant mother so that she may continue her education. The student is encouraged to develop skills and attitudes that will enable her to provide positive modeling for her child. Aggeler Opportunity School provides students in grades 7-12 with a success-oriented learning environment that strengthens their basic skills, enhances their self-esteem and prepares them for a responsible and satisfying life. They provide educational opportunities that foster an enduring capacity for learning, intellectual growth, self-initiative, self-discipline and self-fulfillment. The philosophy and primary goal of the opportunity schools is to provide a structured and caring educational environment to produce positive behavioral changes in students. These changes will permit the students to return to any program in the community. Youth Opportunities Unlimited Alternative High School (Y.O.U.) was founded in 1990 as a private/public partnership of the Private Industry Council of the City of Los Angeles, the Community Development Department and the Los Angeles Unified School District. The mission of Y.O.U. is to provide at-risk students a small, nurturing environment with sound academic standards, youth and family support and a career educational component that links school to the “real” world. Y.O.U. serves students between the ages of 14 and 21 while operating on a year round, continuous enrollment schedule. City of Angels School is an independent study school that offers K-12 students a full-time educational program through weekly appointments. It is designed for students with special interests and abilities, scheduling problems, or individual needs that cannot be accommodated in the traditional school setting. It provides a highly flexible, supportive, and individualized program of instruction and counseling to assist students in the completion of their education. Students are accepted at their own social, emotional and academic levels of development, and are encouraged to maximize their growth in these areas. Students must meet course work and attendance guidelines prescribed by state education code. Alternative Education and Work Center (AEWC) is a dropout recovery program with 26 locations serving at-risk and out-of-school youth ages 16-18. The goal of AEWC is to provide students with educational opportunities leading to a high school diploma or equivalency and career and technical education training. Through independent study, AEWC offers standards-based high school diploma courses that meet the A-G requirements. Independent study provides the flexible scheduling students need to maintain employment while earning a high school diploma or its equivalent. Division of Adult and Career Education (DACE) Schools offer a competency-based adult high school diploma program for students 18 years and older. Students may earn a diploma, prepare for the GED, and obtain vocational training. Instruction and assessment are personalized, based on each student's abilities, interests and goals. Features include open enrollment, individualized learning centers, whole group instruction and independent study. In addition, some schools offer a full-time minor program for 16 – 18 year old students. NON-DISTRICT ALTERNATIVE PLACEMENTS Job Corps was founded to assist young people with the educational opportunity to earn a high school diploma or GED and job training. It was established by the U.S. Department of Labor as a free enterprise system for motivated young adults from 16-24 who participate in residential and non-residential programs. The Los Angeles Job Corps Center is located in the heart of downtown Los Angeles and offers 24 different skills training from Computer Programming to Auto Repair to X-Ray technician. In addition to training and education the students receive medical and dental care, clothing allowances, spending money, meals, dormitory accommodations and recreational activities. Graduates of Los Angeles Job Corps go on to exciting careers, college or military and advanced training. Tours of the campus are available by appointment. Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) operates three charter school sites accredited by WASC. At the three campuses-LACC High School, EcoAcademy and Youth Opportunities High School more than 250 students who did not succeed at a traditional school get another chance to earn a diploma. These charter schools provide students (ranging in age from 15 to 23) with a holistic learning experience that integrates academics with experiential learning. Each of the campuses offers a unique experience. The schools operate on a four quarter, year round system. Students may be admitted at the beginning of any quarter. LACC High School offers approximately 100 students instruction in classes of 10 to 15. They also have case managers who assist students in overcoming personal challenges to graduation. Since students are 18 and older, this campus focuses on job skills and transitioning to employment. This involves hands on service projects. EcoAcademy High School has approximately 75 students ranging in age from 14 to 18. They enroll in small classes of 10-15 that lead to an accredited high school diploma and emphasize environmental studies. Students are required to earn the traditional 220 credits and pass the CAHSEE. In addition, they annually participate in 40 hours of environmental service work, such as creating urban gardens. Youth Opportunities High School (YOHS), Watts offers a small school setting of approximately 75 students in small classes of 10-15 per class. YOHS also has case managers who help students with overcoming their personal challenges. This campus is unique in emphasizing fine art studies in acting, drawing or painting where students are encouraged to explore their creativity. Students must be between the ages of 14 – 18 and must complete the traditional 220 credits and CAHSEE for graduation. Soledad Enrichment Center (SEA) operates 15 school sites in the LAUSD area. Students aged 14 – 18 are accepted including individuals with IEPs. They offer a continuous enrollment system where new students are administered English/ Language Arts and Mathematics assessments which are evaluated with transcripts from previous schools to determine skill levels and then an Individualized learning plan (ILP) is created. The classroom teacher designs an individual schedule of classes where the student day is organized into three, 120 block periods within which students move in three stations for periods of 40 minutes. The stations include; small group direct instruction, independent study or cooperative learning groups, and Computer Assisted Learning (CAL). SEA offers a wide range of support programs including; a career specialist, instructional assistants, family support and services, violence prevention and special education. Currently, they are in the initial stages of the WASC process. Community Colleges are located throughout the city and offer a wide range of opportunities for students to earn the GED, Associate of Arts degree and skills certification. Student support includes child care, job placement, counseling and tutoring. Programs are available for students with disabilities as well as those preparing for college level English reading and writing. Over 140 career options in industries ranging from computer science to entertainment to hospitality are offered. Courses begin four times per year with day or evening classes. The cost per unit is significantly less than other post-secondary institutions. Los Angeles Community Colleges
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