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)