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| District and School Programs |
To
allow for parental choice and to make certain that all students,
regardless of their unique qualities, are provided with appropriate
educational experiences to meet their needs, the District provides a
variety of alternative educational programs. This alphabetical list
provides a description of the programs and includes a brief summary
along with a contact number to call for more information.
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ACADEMICS PLUS (K-6)
The
Academics Plus Program focuses on basic academics, including the "three
R's" and a solid curriculum in composition, science, and social
studies. Enrichment subjects, such as art and music are taught, but the
basics receive priority. The classroom setting utilizes whole group
interactions in an orderly fashion in addition to small group
activities, centers which are carefully planned by the teachers and
individual seat work. This program is designed to instill within each
child confidence, a sense of responsibility, pride in accomplishment,
and a positive self-image through academic achievement. It is also
expected that parents have the opportunity to actively participate in
their children's education. For further information, please call: Sierra View Elementary, 891-3117.
ACE-LIFE ACADEMY
This
program at Pleasant Valley High School is for students interested in
pursuing careers related to "Teaching, Child Development and Human
Services." This is a smaller learning community funded by the
California Partnership Academies. The focus of the academy is to
integrate academic skills and career skill building. Human Service
occupations include but are not limited to counseling, coaching,
firefighter/paramedic, recreation or activities director, senior
services, etc. Many classes receive college credits.
ADVANCED PLACEMENT PROGRAMS (9-12)
The
high schools offer Advanced Placement programs in English, Literature,
U.S. history, biology, integrated mathematics, calculus, statistics,
studio art, advanced languages, and chemistry. For further information,
please call: Chico High School, 891-3026 or Pleasant Valley High School,
891-3050.
AVID, Advancement Via Individual Determination (9-12)
This
program at CHS and PVHS is designed to support students in their goal
of achieving university and college level entrance requirements based on
"writing as a tool of learning", collabortive grouping, inquiry
methods, and study skills.
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BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY CERTIFICATE CAREER PATHWAYS
The Business Technology Department
at PVHS offers certificate career pathways in Accounting and Computer
and Information Systems. Many classes in both pathways are articulated
with Butte College as part of the 2+2+2 program to earn high school and
college credits.
BUTTE COLLEGE PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (2+2+2)
Butte College has identified certain high school classes
that are judged to be equivalent in scope, content, and skill level to
selected Butte College courses. If a student maintains and completes
these courses with a "B" average while in high school, he/she can earn
both high school and college credits at the same time. Articulated
courses earn transfer credit to either the CSU or UC systems.
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CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION
The
junior and senior high schools offer many state-approved career and
technical education programs and certificated career pathways in the
following areas: agriculture, business technology, industrial arts and
technology, home economics careers and technology. These programs focus
on core skills in grades 7-10 and narrow the score to career specific
skills in grades 10-12. Many courses receive articulated 2+2 credit with
Butte College. Student leadership pre-professional organizations
including VICA, FFA, and FHA-HEROare integrated into curriculum. These
organizations are frequently called CTSO's (Career and Technical Student
Organizations) and VSO's (Vocational Student Organizations). All have
state and national affiliations.
COLLEGE CONNECTION PROGRAM
The
College Connection Program is a unique partnership between Butte
Community College and CUSD. Selected seniors attend Butte College on a
daily basis, concurrently earning both high school and college credit.
The goal of the program is to provide an accelerated, challenging set of
courses to the highly motivated, college-bound senior. Applicants are
selected in the spring of their Junior year and begin the program the
following fall semester.
COMPUTERS FOR FAMILIES PROGRAM
CUSD families who have no computer at home may be eligible for reduced-price computers and Internet services. See the Computers for Families webpage. Anyone may earn a free computer by volunteering 50 hours at Computers for Classrooms, Inc.
CONTINUATION EDUCATION (9-12)
This
secondary school alternative program provides an educational option to
students whose needs cannot be satisfactorily met in the comprehensive
secondary school. Students meet the same curricular requirements for a
high school diploma at Fair View High School as at the comprehensive high school. For further information, please call: Fair View High School, 891-3092.
CULINARY ART AND HOSPITALITY PATHWAY
This
program prepares students over several years to have the skills
necessary to enter this job market and be successful. Many students
continue their education postsecondary majoring in food service
management or attending trade schools. This pathway is recognized with
excellence from the State Department of Education and a "Prostart"
school from the California Restaurant Association.
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ELEMENTARY MUSIC (K-6)
The
regular elementary classroom music program is augmented by elementary
music specialists who provide many students with additional vocal and
instrumental music training. For further information, please call:
Educational Services, 891-3000, ext. 137
ENGLISH LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT (ELD) PROGRAM AND BILINGUAL SUPPORT SERVICES
The
ELD program assists English learner (EL) students in developing
proficiency in understanding, speaking, reading and writing English. ELD
classes are provided at both elementary and secondary school sites.
Primary language support is provided by selected teachers and classroom
aides at various elementary school sites. For further information,
please call: Educational Services, 891-3000, ext. 105.
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FASHION DESIGN AND MERCHANDISING
Students
involved in this pathway are prepared and job placed. Students have
many career opportunities in this state's growing industry. California
offers many postsecondary majors and trade schools in this career area.
FINE ARTS PROGRAM (K-6)
The
Fine Arts program includes instructional units delivered through
literature-based themes and includes music, drama, art and dance. For
further information, please call: Educational Services, 891-3000, ext.
137.
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GIFTED AND TALENTED EDUCATION (GATE) (2-8)
The GATE alternative program provides qualified students with the opportunity to participate in classes designed to challenge their skills and talents and to meet needs that may not be met in the regular classroom. CUSD supports four self-contained classes, one each for grades 3, 4, 5 and 6. Middle school GATE programs consist of teams of students grouped together for three classes per day, usually English, science and history. High school students have numerous options, depending on the campus; including Honors, Advanced Placement, Butte College Connection, High School Scholars (CSUC), and International Baccalaureate. (High school programs are not restricted to GATE-eligible students and may have their own entry criteria.) Nomination forms for students to be tested for eligibility are available on the web site.
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INDEPENDENT STUDY (K-12)
Independent Study is
an individualized educational strategy for the highly motivated
student. The K-8 component stresses a high degree of parental
involvement, while the 9-12 component emphasizes student responsibility
for completion of assignments. For further information, please contact
your school principal.
INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM (9-12)
Pleasant Valley High School offers an internationally approved university prep program for academically talented students in grades 9-12. For further information, please call: Pleasant Valley High School, 891-3050.
INTERSCHOLASTIC ATHLETIC PROGRAM (9-12)
The District provides a comprehensive 9-12 male/female interscholastic athletic program. For further information, please call: Chico High School, 891-3026 or Pleasant Valley High School, 891-3050.
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LIBRARY PROGRAM (K-12)
Each school has a library supported by the District and parent volunteers. For further information, please call: Educational Services, 891-3000, ext. 137.
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OPEN STRUCTURE (K-8)
The Open Structured Classroom is
a K-8 school of choice. Open Structured Classroom places special
emphasis on meeting individual student needs through an integrated
instructional model where all subjects are taught using broad themes and
concepts. Students are encouraged to develop cognitive skills,
commensurate with their ability and needs. For further information,
please call: Hooker Oak K-8 School, 891-3119.
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REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM (10-12)
Secondary students are provided with quality job training and career guidance through this Butte County-sponsored ROP enrichment program. For further information, please call: Chico High School, 891-3026 or Pleasant Valley High School, 891-3050.
REMEDIAL PROGRAMS (K-12)
Through
the use of special materials, classroom aides, resource specialists
and/or reduced class size, the District provides additional assistance
to students needing specified types of remedial help. For further
information, please call: School Principal or Educational Services,
891-3000, ext. 137.
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SATURDAY ALTERNATIVE (7-12)
This
secondary program is designed to provide a make-up for truancy. For
further information, please call: Educational Services, 895-4188.
SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM (K-12)
Most
of the schools in the District participate in the State-funded School
Improvement Program. The program is intended to strengthen the overall
school environment through greater student, staff and parent
involvement. For further information, please call: Educational Services,
891-3000, ext. 105.
SPECIAL EDUCATION (3-21 YEARS OF AGE)
Students
who are experiencing learning problems and who possess learning
exceptionalities that will qualify them for special education, may,
through parent and school planning, receive special education services
designed to better meet their individual needs. For further information,
please call: School Principal or Educational Services, 891-3000, ext. 138.
SMALLER LEARNING COMMUNITIES
Smaller Learning Communities
(SLCs) is not a single "program" or approach: instead, it is a way of
coordinating many different existing programs that help support student
achievement and connect students to school, and of adding new programs
that will complement the existing ones. It is an effort to connect every
student to school so that every student is able to achieve to the best
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TEENAGE PARENTING AND CHILD CARE (9-12)
This
program at the District continuation high school assists pregnant and
parenting teenagers in completing their education. In addition to
academic and vocational courses, support services include child care and
parenting education. For further information, please call: Fair View
High School, 891-3092.
TITLE I (K-12)
This
Federally-funded program is designed to address the needs of the
educationally disadvantaged students in the District. Twelve of the
twenty-one schools participate in this program. For further information,
please call: Educational Services, 891-3000, ext. 105.
TWO-WAY SPANISH IMMERSION PROGRAM (K-6)
Through
classes and interaction in both Spanish and English, students learn to
read, write and communicate naturally in two languages. Within six
years, students acquire dual language fluency and literacy. For further
information, please call: Rosedale Elementary School, 891-3104.
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WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM (11-12)
Eleventh
and twelfth grade students may enroll in the District's work experience
program. Work Experience is an elective class that combines legally
paid employment with classroom instruction. To earn a grade and credit, a
student must attend mandatory class sessions one period per week,
complete assignments, and be employed 66% of the semester. For further
information, please call: Chico High School, 891-3026 or Pleasant Valley
High School, 891-3050.
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