1. An opportunity for the student to complete courses required for high school graduation.
2. A program of instruction that emphasizes occupational orientation, or a work-study program that offers intensive guidance services to meet students' special needs.
3. A program designed to meet each student's educational needs, with classroom instruction supplemented by independent study, regional occupational programs, work-study, career counseling, and/or job placement services. (Education Code 48430)
The Board further expects this program to help students develop self-confidence, a sense of responsibility, and tolerance for a variety of viewpoints. Students shall be encouraged to understand and obey laws, to manage money wisely, and to engage in constructive recreational activities.
Students under 16 shall be discouraged from enrolling voluntarily in this program.
(cf. 6182 - Opportunity School/Class/Program)
The Superintendent or designee shall develop administrative regulations governing the involuntary transfer of students into the continuation program, including students under the age of 16.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
48400-48454 Compulsory continuation education in general, especially
48401 Weekly minimum attendance requirement
48402 Minors not regularly employed
48410 Persons exempted from continuation classes
48412 Certificate of proficiency; examination fees
48413 Enrollment in continuation classes
48414 Persons exempted from compulsory continuation education; reenrollment in district
48416 Leave of absence for students aged 16 to 18 inclusive
48430 Legislative intent; continuation education schools and classes
48431 Establishment and maintenance of guidance placement and follow-up program
48432 Establishment and maintenance of continuation classes for minors
48432.5 Involuntary transfer to continuation school
48433 Minimum hours of instruction
48434 Hours when classes are maintained
48903 Limitations on days of suspension
FAMILY CODE
7050 Purposes for which emancipated minor considered an adult
54 Ops.Cal.Atty.Gen. 262
Policy ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
adopted: September 9, 1997 Alhambra, California