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About Our School
Independent Study
El Sereno Independent Study High School
El Sereno is the most established and reputable independent study high school in Northern California. We have been providing high quality educational services to students in the Sacramento area for over 30 years--and our enrollment continues to grow!
What do parents say?
"El Sereno provides a superior education!"
"The Principal and all of the teachers at El Sereno are doing an outstanding job of providing an excellent educational experience for my son."
"The attitude of teachers and administrators is caring and respectful--a welcome change from her prior traditional program."
El Sereno is the ONLY Independent Study High School to offer:
- Over thirty years of experience as an alternative school using independent study in the San Juan Unified School District
- Accredited by the Western Association of School and Colleges
- Courses meet University of California, a-g requirements
- One of California's largest independent study high schools--recognized as a model school
- Convenient locations within the San Juan Unified School District
- One-on-one weekly, personalized instruction by credentialed teachers, supplemented by phone and email contact
- Weekly assessment of student achievement
- Up-to-date technology and instructional materials
- Flexible scheduling, including late afternoon appointments
- Curriculum tailored to meet student's specific learning styles, interests and needs
- District and State standardized assessments
- Emphasis on college and school-to-workplace preparation
- Full-time academic, personal and career counseling
- Site-based council meetings for parent/student/teacher decision-making
- Enrollment weekly at both sites
- Guided study hall to provide support for curriculum and California High School Exit Exam
- Regional Occupation Program (ROP), Work Experience (WEE) and Community Service Program (CSP) offered
- Group classes in study skills, biology, physical education, art, music and work experience
- High school athletics at school of residence
- Co-enrollment to district high schools for special circumstances
- personalized learning plans
- Curriculum consistent with that in district high schools
- the ability to work or pursue other interests with a flexible daily schedule
Read the Principal's Message for more information about El Sereno's unique approach to learning.
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