CARE Program

The CARE Program (Community Action for Responsive Education) provides a high quality alternative education program for at-risk students in grades 7-12. The program builds upon student strengths and assets while identifying and developing areas of need. The program is designed so that students will be successful, even though they may have had difficulty in meeting the behavioral and academic standards necessary to thrive in a traditional school setting. A lower student to teacher ratio is maintained to help ensure improved behavior and academic performance. An individual learning plan is carefully developed and followed for each student. Communication and partnership with parents are central elements of the program.

This innovative program, which is currently offered at four area schools, is operated in partnership with local school districts. Service is provided at the student's district of residence school. Each student is referred by their local school or their parents. The program is built on the partnership between school, students, and parents/guardians. A CARE team develops strategies to help students become successful academically and behaviorally. In order to ensure success for our students in meeting California State Standards, we utilize creative and innovative educational strategies. Our goal for our students is to become positive and contributing members of their community.

Curriculum is centered on the California State Content Standards while taking into account individual needs and learning styles. Students attend a full day academic program geared for successfully earning a middle or high school diploma and passing the California High School Exit Exam.