Alternative Education
Nevada Joint Union offers a number of alternative education programs.
Ghidotti Early College High School
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Ghidotti Early College High School
Attend high school and college classes on the Sierra College Nevada County Campus. Students graduate with a high school diploma and community college degree in four to five years.
- A small, personal, and caring learning environment
- Free tuition and books at Sierra College
- Preparation and support for success in college courses
- Non-traditional high school setting
- NCLB Highly Qualified Teachers
- Career exploration, internships, and community projects
- A staff committed to student success and collaboration with parents
- High academic expectations and standards
- Bridges the divide between high school, community college and university
- For more information go to Ghidotti Early College High School
North Point Academy
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North Point Academy
- Traditional high school diploma (not continuation)
- Complete high school curriculum
- U.C. approved coursework
- High qualified, credentialed teachers
- Individualized and small group instruction
- Students may take 1 or 2 classes at Nevada Union or Bear River High Schools
- Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges)
- Work Experience programs available
- Formal cap and gown graduation ceremony
- For the 9th through 12th grades
- For more information go to North Point Academy
Silver Springs High School
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Silver Springs High School
- Focus on credit recovery
- Full day continuation high school that includes intensive services for parenting and pregnant teens
- Complete academic programs, which mirror district and state requirements for graduation
- Work Experience and accessibility to Sierra College courses
- Counseling services related to academic, behavioral, emotional and physical health available for all students
- For more information go to Silver Springs High School
