Wrapping Up the First Semester
November 16, 2023
We are heading into a holiday break, and all Alternative Education Schools will be closed from November 20 to 24, 2023. There are just four ...
Exploring Safety, Learning, & Fun: Highlights from Alt Ed. Team’s Training & Fall Activities
October 18, 2023
Our Alt Ed. Team had a successful all-day staff development training on September 29th, with a primary focus on school safety. In the afternoon, we ...
Sequoia’s Early Childcare Center Open to Families
October 17, 2023
Sequoia’s Early Childcare Center is filled with laughter, joy, and learning! We are absolutely ecstatic that our community once again has access to this invaluable ...
Career Advancement Charter: Your Roadmap to High School Diploma and Beyond
October 17, 2023
The Career Advancement Charter (CAC) is an Independent Study program for adult learners to earn their high school diploma while gaining academic and technical skills ...
Students Return to Campus
September 20, 2023
Cypress High School Cypress High School is working hard this year to support its current students and families as well as spend some valuable planning ...
Teachers Incorporate Tobacco Product Waste Curriculum into Classroom Programming
June 23, 2023
We wanted to give a huge shout out to our Alternative Education teachers that made this year such a success! They go above and beyond ...
Star Community and Cypress clean up Sunny Cove and Pleasure Point!
June 22, 2023
During the spring semester, Star Community School and Cypress high school students cleaned up the east side of Santa Cruz! With heavy rains and atmospheric ...
Students Learn about Plankton and Protected Oceans with the Sanctuary Exploration Center
June 20, 2023
On a special field trip in addition to cleanups this year, alternative education students visited the Sanctuary Exploration Center to sample plankton off of the ...
El Nido Students End the Year with a Bang: Speaking at City Council!
June 16, 2023
El Nido High School is a small alternative high school located on the Cabrillo College Watsonville campus directly across from the City’s plaza. Students and ...
End of the Year Fun Student Activities!
May 17, 2023
As our school year winds down, many are participating in culminating, celebratory activities. Numerous sites have recently engaged in field trips to whale watch in ...
CAC Expansion to Provide More Student Resources
March 6, 2023
The Career Advancement Charter (CAC) is an Independent Study program for adult learners to earn their high school diploma while gaining academic and technical skills ...
Tragic Loss of A Student
January 29, 2023
Dear Parent or Guardian, It is with deep sadness that I write to inform you of a devastating loss to our community. We have learned ...