The Alternative Schools Department provides educational programs for students who are under
court supervision, or who are not attending regular school for a variety of reasons. School sites
include Juvenile Hall, three ranch programs, and the Santa Clara County Children's Shelter, as
well as independent study and numerous community schools throughout the county. Our educational program at all sites emphasizes academic competencies,
as well as behavior and attitude change.
Models of Excellence
Rebecca Slattery
Administrative Assistant
(408) 453-6968
Community Schools
Educational programs (grades 7-12) for youth who are status-offenders, truant,
or beyond parent control are available. The programs also are offered to youth
who may have committed serious crimes, but have not been fully adjudicated and
have been placed under probation jurisdiction. These programs serve as a
transition from institutions to district schools for students who have been
expelled or referred from the district's Student Attendance Review Board or
other student study teams. Approximately 750 students are enrolled in Community
School programs at any given time.
Juvenile Institutions
An educational program for grades 7-12 is provided to approximately 475
incarcerated youth at the Juvenile Hall and at three ranches.
Date last updated: March 4, 2010
|
