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 2nd 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?
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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: 760-220-0892
email: [email protected]
• Cecilia Gutierrez
Office number: 909-256-6739
email: [email protected]