Learning about from the school counselors! Mrs. Gutierrez, School Counselor April 21, 2015

Why parents choose Alta Vista South, a Learn 4 Life charter school instead of a traditional school We offer a personalized learning approach because we understand that not every student learns the same way. We provide one-on-one mentoring, tutoring, and counseling. We offer the flexibility to help students with extenuating circumstances obtain their high school diplomas. We work with the students to help them achieve their educational goals. Whether it be to just get their high school diploma, to go to college, or to catch up on credit in order to go back to their home school. We offer a safe learning environment

Is Alta Vista a credit recovery program only or is it an actual school? Alta Vista Public Charter is a WASC accredited school with A-G approved courses. Although many students come to Alta Vista to recover credits, students who prefer the small learning environment can also take the required classes here and be eligible to apply to a state university or private college.

How do we help students transition after high school? Our teachers work with the students to make sure they are completing all courses required to graduate. The counselors meet with the students to review credits, develop a graduation plan, and develop post secondary plans, which include: - assistance with Job preparedness - assistance with completing college applications - assistance with completing financial aid applications - assistance with college and career search resources - assistance with scholarship search resources

Helping students transition continued…. Counselors also work with staff to put together student activities throughout the year that will help them prepare for post secondary opportunities. Some examples include: 1.April 22, 2015 College Fair Fieldtrip Opportunity (8am-1:30pm) 2.April 29, 2015 College Fair with local community colleges at the San Bernardino Learning Center off 2 nd street (11am-2pm) 3.April 30, 2015 Military Day Event (12:00pm-2:00pm) 4.Upcoming – Youth Employment Opportunity Program Workshops (to help student learn how to write resumes, prepare for interviews, search for jobs, and additional tips).

What the counselors are working on…. YEOP Workshops – Counselors are meeting with Youth Employment Opportunity Program of San Bernardino to develop agreements and set up dates to provide our students job preparation workshops K-16 Bridge Program – Counselors and principal are meeting with representatives from the community college to see if we can offer community college registration at our school campus Adult Education – Counselors are planning to meet with adult education of San Bernardino to see if we can find a way to offer their Career Technical Education training programs to our students.

How old does my child have to be to be a Learn 4 Life student? Learn 4 Life offers a Home Study program and an Independent Study program. The Home Study program is available for students K-12 The students complete assignments at home with their teachers acting as their parents. Learn 4 Life provides them with a certificated teachers acting as their general supervisor. The parents and students must meet with their teacher at least once per learning period (approximately 20 school days). The Independent Study program is available for students 9 -12

What other services do school counselors offer? We provide academic counseling We provide college and career counseling We provide personal/social counseling. We offer resources to mental health agencies, businesses, or other community agencies as needed. We collaborate with staff to help students experiencing learning barriers receive the support they need to be successful. We collaborate with parents to provide them the information and resources they need to help their children be successful. We collaborate with community agencies to provide our students with college and/or work related learning opportunities.

Counselor Contact Information Jade Del Real Phone number: Cecilia Gutierrez Office number: