Alternative Education

Liberty Union High School District

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 SCHOOL

Individualized

InstructionWeekly one-one

appt.Student Paced

Scheduling Options

Direct Instruction Math

and Elective Classes

Variable Range Credit

Per Student Pace 1-5 vs 0 or 5

Work Based Attendance

Time Value Assigned

20 Hrs Min Per week

Independence High School serves a diverse population.

Many of our students . . . 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 PROGRAMSSpecial Education

All SPED students enrolled through the triage process due to caseload capSPED ISPs 1.5 IHS * .5 Bridgeway * Hourly Adult Ed

Students enrolled 35 IHS * 13 Bridgeway * 18 Adult EdEnglish Language Learners

Part time ELD ISP and READ 180Students enrolled 47 * Levels 1-5

Counseling & InterventionShared part-time with LAP * RTI, Career, Master Agreements, Seniors

Work ExperiencePart-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

RECENT SCHOOLWIDE IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

SLC Structured Classrooms

Content FocusAcademy Theme

PLC Decision MakingSLC & Staff

Meetings Steering Committee

RTI Process Worksheet

In All Student Folders5 Prong

Involvement

Community Garden

&Computer

Lab

Other Alternative Programs at the CEC Bridgeway

GED Prep (45 Students) Liberty Adult Education

GED Prep * Med & Tech Ed * ESL* (400 Students Daily Average) Gateway

Transitioning “Life Skills” Adults 18-22 Yr Olds (50 Students) Learning Center

Seat Time (85 Students) * Ind. Study (15 Students) * Online Ed. (20 Students)