Posted by: John_Hamilton on 07/29/2013 03:44 PM
Updated by: John_Hamilton on 07/29/2013 03:47 PM
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CUSD Independent Study now enrolling students for 2013 Fall semester
COUNTYWIDE – Enrollment in Calaveras Unified School District’s Sierra Hills Independent Study program is now open for students for the Fall 2013 semester. Sierra Hills provides a unique home-based learning opportunity for the 21st century parent and student. The online school allows students in kindergarten through 12th grade the experience to learn from virtually anywhere a computer will take them. Student learning is directed by an adult at home, but guided by a credentialed teacher of CUSD and is based on California state Standards.
“Sierra Hills is the best of both home school and public school,” said Fred Mier, principal of Alternative Education programs for CUSD.
What makes Sierra Hills independent study stand out above traditional home-school programs is the option for students to be dual-enrolled at Calaveras High School, Toyon Middle School or any of the elementary schools in the District. Students may take band, art, auto shop or even a foreign language, for example. Students may also play school sports – from elementary to Mother Lode League high school sports, provided they meet simple eligibility requirements.
“The dual-enrollment option is awesome for kids!” said Mier. “It provides students and their families an opportunity to tailor-make a program that best meets their needs. It also allows a student to keep “one foot in the door” both academically and socially should the student decide they want to return to a comprehensive school site.”
Students who enroll at Sierra Hills meet weekly with a credentialed CUSD teacher for individualized, one-on-one instruction to help students succeed. Assignments are completed at home, with work and tests completed the following week. The flexibility and pacing allows for accelerated learning as well as remediation of areas below standard.
Sierra Hills is open to students living in Calaveras, Amador, Tuolumne, San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.
For more information about Sierra Hills and its programs, please call 754-2328.
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