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Choice High Schools & Re-engagement Options
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Application & Enrollment Steps
1. Fill out the Endeavor High School Application
2. Contact (509) 222-5195 to arrange for a consultation
3. Complete the School Transfer Request
Lab Hours
Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
School Administration
Guy Strot, Principal of Secondary Alternative Education
Travis Hatke, Assistant PrincipalPhone
(509) 222-5195
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Application & Enrollment Steps
1. Fill out the Legacy High School Application
2. Contact Michelle Holmes at (509) 222-6552 or email to arrange for a consultation and tour.
3. Complete the School Transfer Request
Program Highlights
- Earn a high school diploma
- Classroom-based instruction with small class sizes
- 4X4 block schedule (Four, 85-minute classes a day for 9 weeks)
- Daily 30-minute homeroom which allows 8 credits per day
- Earn up to 2 credits per quarter
- Additional credit opportunities:
- APEX-based online curriculum
- PASS packets (migrant)
- STAMP Test (foreign language credit)
- Activities: Leadership Class (school dances, assemblies, ASB, etc.)
- Support Staff & Services:
- Interventionist
- Mental health therapist
- Communities in Schools Coordinator
- Graduation specialist
- On-site childcare for students who are also parents
School Administration
Guy Strot, Principal of Secondary Alternative Education
Travis Hatke, Assistant PrincipalLocation
4624 W. 10th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336
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Application & Enrollment Steps
1. Fill out the Phoenix High School Application:
2. Contact (509) 222-7400 to arrange for a consultation and tour.
3. Complete the School Transfer Request
Program Highlights
- Grades 9 - 12
- Earn a high school diploma
- Project-based learning
- Students work both independently and in small groups with the assistance of teacher/advisors
- Hold quarterly student learning expos
- Earn credits based on the completion of projects
School Administration
Guy Strot, Principal of Secondary Alternative Education
Travis Hatke, Assistant PrincipalLocation
1315 W. 4th Ave., Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone
(509) 222-7400
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ACCELERATED LEARNING for ages 16-20
The High School Academy (HSA) is an innovative re-engagement program providing accelerated learning for students ages 16 through 20, who have dropped out of high school. HSA is offered in partnership with the Columbia, Finley, Kennewick, Pasco and Richland school districts.
Program Highlights
- Earn a high school diploma
- Ages 16 to 21 years old
- Quarterly enrollment - Every 12 weeks
- Based at Columbia Basin College campus in the CTE building.
- Free of charge
- 4 half-days of classes per week, Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- One instructor
- Earn credits quickly
- High level of English skills needed
- Structured learning
- Follows Columbia Basin College school-year calendar
- Canvas program
- Follow credit equivalencies for high school
- · Diploma-bearing (Legacy HS diploma)
- · Can earn 10 total credits/year.
Contacts
Daphne Larios
CBC High School Academy
(509) 542-4442Location
2600 N 20th Ave
MS-3 Building A
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GED Preparation for Ages 16-24
TC Futures offers support for students ages 16-24 working toward a GED.
Program Highlights
- Free
- GED prep program/lessons
- Online-based
- Own pace
- Two hours of check-in a month (Zoom and/or In-person)
- Tutoring
- Individualized
- As a group
- Work readiness
- Technical trades
- Workshops
- Job fairs
- Paid work experience and internships.
- Summer availability
Contact
Amy Baxter
Program Administrator
ESD 123
(509) 537-1710
Email6816 W Rio Grande Ave., Suite C110
Kennewick, WA 99336 -
Re-Engagement for Ages 16-21
The Soar to Success (Open Doors) program is a re-engagement program for students between the ages of 16 and 21. Local school districts and Columbia Basin College collaborate to identify the best pathway for referred students to complete their high school diploma or equivalency and transition to their next goal, whether that is employment or further education.
Program Highlights
- Earn either a GED or high school diploma from Legacy High School
- Based at the Columbia Basin College campus.
- Canvas program
- Free
- Online or in-person curriculum
- Weekly in-person support
- Flexible/structured.
- Day and evening classes
- Can change track from GED to HS diploma or vice versa (based on needs or desires)
- Three classes per quarter
- 12 weeks per quarter
- Earn 4.5 credits per quarter
- Monthly enrollment
Contact
Katie Bullock
(509) 542-4861
Email600 N 20th Ave., Building A-235
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The CBC High School Completion (HSC) program helps students restart their education and earn their high school diploma through college courses. Students enroll in college courses to complete the credit requirements for a high school diploma, earning college and high school credit at the same time.
Program Highlights
- Based at the CBC campus.
- Canvas program
- 21 years old
- Modeled after the CBC Academy program
- Reduced class cost
- Evening in-person classes
- Multiple instructors
- Diploma-bearing
- Pick up where students left off in their diploma-earning journey.
Apply
Complete the registration form.
Contact
Transitional Studies
(509) 542-4701
Email2600 N 20th Ave.
Pasco, WA - Based at the CBC campus.
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The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy combines a quasi-military training approach with supportive mentoring relationships ensuring the intervention we provide has a long-term impact. The program improves life skills, education level and employment potential providing at-risk youth every opportunity to become responsible and productive citizens. The Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy is a state-run residential and post-residential intervention for youth who have dropped out of high school or are at risk of dropping out. The program incorporates a highly-structured format with an emphasis on student discipline and personal responsibility to provide a positive, safe and secure learning environment.
Washington Youth Challenge Academy Website
Program Highlights
- Can earn 8 credits in 22 weeks.
- Free of charge
- 16 to 18 years old
- Classroom-based instruction (WA state HS standards)
- ASVAB TEST
- STAMP TEST
- CTE course approvals from OSPI
- Smaller class sizes
- Free of felony charges and no pending court proceedings
- Willing to be free from the use of illegal drugs or substances while enrolled in the program.
- Student lives at the facility during the program.
Contact
Diane Morrill
Registrar
Washington Youth ChalleNGe Academy
(360) 473-2657 or (877) 228-8947.
Email1207 Carver Street
Bremerton, WA 98312 -
GED Program For Migrant students Ages 16-21
CBC’s High School Equivalency Program (HEP) helps close the educational gap experienced by migrating families. The program provides migrant and seasonal farmworkers and their children with an intensive study program to earn their GED and continue on to college or employment.
Program Highlights
- 16-21 years old
- GED
- English
- Self-pace
- Online
- Spanish
- Online Zoom Classes, 6-8:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday
- Testing in Spanish
- English
- Free of charge
- Flexible schedules
- Must log in eight hours/per week.
- Testing is done in person at Charter College, Pasco
- ·Tutoring
- Online
- in person
- Academic advising
- Referrals to employment agencies
Contact
Lupita Carrillo
Outreach Specialist
Columbia Basin College
(509) 542-4558
Email2600 N 20th Ave ., Building A-224
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Job Corps is the nation’s largest free, residential career training and education program for low-income young adults ages 16 through 24.
Program Highlights
- Free
- 16 to 24 years old
- Low-income
- Meet citizenship, residency, DACA or other approved status requirements
- Campus living
- 100 centers across the country to choose from
- Two-year program
- Diploma-bearing or GED
- Hands-on career/vocational training
- Find a job
- Union Affiliation
- Drivers Education
- Self-paced
- Background check
- Need to be released from any court obligations.
- Youth has a guaranteed acceptance if:
- Food stamps
- Student in Transition (SIT)
- IEP
- 504 plans
- TABE test Adult Basic Education for placement
- Continued support for 1 full year after completion
Contact
D’anndrea (Dee) Hill
Admissions Counselor
(509) 413-8126
Email6816 W Rio Grande, Suite 110
Kennewick, WA
Parent-Partnered & Online Learning
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Parent-partnered learning for Grades K-12
Mid-Columbia Partnership Website
Contact
Carrie DeForest
Principal
(509) 222-5036
EmailLocation
5980 W. 12th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99338 -
ONLINE-LEARNING for Grades K-12
Contact
Carrie DeForest
Principal
(509) 222-5036
EmailLocation
5980 W. 12th Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99338
STEM-Based Learning
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STEM-Focused Learning for Grades 9-12
Delta High School is a small school option focused on the elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is located in Pasco and students living in the Kennewick, Richland, and Pasco School Districts are eligible to apply. The elements of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) are woven into every subject at Delta High School. The study of English Language Arts and Social Studies are integrated with STEM subjects. Students incorporate their learning and engage in inquiry, problem-solving, and project-based learning. At Delta, students are brought together from a variety of backgrounds to create one collaborative community. The faculty is dedicated to creating a highly-personalized, open, and trusting learning environment for all students and their families. Students at Delta are supported by teachers, advisors, and mentors that will network them into the local STEM community and beyond. Students living in the Kennewick School District must provide their own transportation to the school located in Pasco.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Students start their Delta experience as ninth-graders (freshmen). During December through February of each year, Delta accepts applications for the next school year's incoming ninth-grade students. Enrollment is limited by each school district at Delta to maintain a small school environment. If there are more applicants than spaces available, the school conducts a lottery process.
To learn more about Delta High School, contact the school directly to setup a meeting and tour.
Contact
Heather Hoppe
Community Engagement Manager
(509) 416-7860
heather.hoppe@thedeltahighschool.comLocation
5801 Broadmoor Blvd.
Pasco, WA 99301
(509) 416-7860
Skills-Based Learning
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Skills-Based Learning for ages 16-20
Tri-Tech partners with Mid-Columbia area high school sto offer advanced technical and professional training. This tuition-free training is available to all area public, private and home-schooled students age 16-20 who have yet to receive a high school diploma.
Our goal at Tri-Tech is successful job placement or continuing education for all of our students. Tri-Tech Skill Center is based on the following concepts:
- Positive experiences and expectations
- Interrelated sequential learning
- Competency based individualized learning
- Personal, continual growth and leadership development
- All staff teach – all teachers give guidance
- Business and industry cooperation and coordination
- Job readiness and placement
- Preparation to continue learning at a post-secondary institution
REGISTRATION
Registration is open from January 31 through March 15, 2024. Classes fill up quickly.
Contact
(509) 222-7300
5929 W. Metaline Ave.
Kennewick, WA 99336
Special Education
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Kennewick School District offers the Community & Employment Transition (CET) program as an option after the comprehensive high school experience that provides transition services for students/young adults receiving special education services between the ages of 18-21 years old. These services align with the student’s age-appropriate transition assessment, post-secondary goals, and course of study outlined in their IEP. CET’s primary mission is to assist participants obtain job internships and career exploration.
Choice Schools & Programs Website
Program Highlights
- Opportunity to participate in internships with job-coaching support
- Access a variety of support options
- Individualized post-secondary plans and outcomes
- Specially designed instruction in functional academics
Contact
Kevin Zoerb
CET Coordinator & Teacher
(509) 222-6697
EmailYou or your student’s case manager can invite a member of CET Staff to attend an IEP meeting to discuss the option of attending CET services.