High School Program Options

Independent Study

In this option, students work on subjects independently. Students must meet with their ES on a regular basis to monitor student progress and to design projects/ assignments collaboratively that both capture the interests of the student and meet the state standards.

On-Site Learning Center Classes

Connecting Waters School offers a selection of classes that are held at the Modesto and Ceres Learning Centers, for schedule of classes go to http://www.connectingwaters.org/Sites/index.htm . The classes range from Art and Music to the core subjects that meet the UC/CSU a-g subject requirements http://www.ieminc.org/handbook/highschool/agcourses.htm

Online Classes

Connecting Waters works with a variety of online providers. These classes allow students an additional approach to designing an academic program. Some classes allow students to create their own schedule while others have required times that a student must be online to access a certain lesson. Online vendors offering approved a-g courses for the 2009/2010 school year can be found at http://www.connectingwaters.org/Guidance/onlineag.htm

Connecting Waters Online HQT Classes via Elluminate

Connecting Waters offers free online classes for students. The courses are taught by Highly Qualifed Teachers, HQT, teach the core subjects in math, science, social science and English.

ROP Courses

The Regional Occupational Program (R.O.P.) is a public education service that provides practical on-the-job training and career guidance to students who are 16 years of age or older.

High School Students who are in 11th and 12th grades, out-of-school youth and adults may enroll in ROP for any of the following reasons: to learn entry-level employment skills ,to prepare for career advancement by upgrading existing job skills, prepare for advanced training programs, retrain for a new career. See CWCS ROP for more information regarding Attendance and Assigning Credits.

Advanced Placement Courses

These courses can be taken through online vendors, please call the guidance department at 1-800-808-9895 ext. 4 then 2 for more information.

Community College Courses

Students can take classes at the community college while enrolled in Connecting Waters. Connecting Waters students must be enrolled in at least 25 units at Connecting Waters (not counting the college course).

Are any of your students considering private vocational schools after high school? Examples include Heald Business College, Kaplan College, ITT Tech, Western Career College. If so, you should advise them to check with their local community college as they may be offering the same program at a fraction of the cost! If your student does decide to meet with a vocational school representative, you should advise your student to go into the meeting equipped with these questions. If your student needs help deciding what to do, please advise your student to contact our guidance department.
1. Is your school accredited? With what agency?
2. Are your courses transferable? What institutions are they transferable to?
3. What is your job placement rate?
4. What are some local agencies that have hired your graduates? Can I call them to ask questions about how well your graduates are trained and if they would hire more graduates from your program.
5. Do I have to make a commitment today? I would like some time to think it over. When can I get back to you?