Vision Statement

In order to prepare students for the diverse, constantly changing world of the 21^st century, we, the Olympic community, will continue to offer and develop a variety of special programs, resources, and alternative learning opportunities which encourage all students to live and work peacefully and collaboratively with others.

Mission Statement

The mission of Olympic High School is to help students achieve academic goals, to develop appropriate interpersonal skills, to make intelligent independent choices, and to become self-directed and responsible.

Vision Statement

In order to prepare students for the diverse, constantly changing world of the 21st century, we, the Olympic community, will continue to offer and develop a variety of special programs, resources, and alternative learning opportunities which encourage all students to live and work peacefully and collaboratively with others.

Purpose Statement

Our purpose at Olympic High School is to meet the needs of students who, for a variety of reasons, are not on track to graduate from high school.  Teachers and staff use standards-based instruction, best practices, and data informed decision making to help each student get on track toward graduating from Olympic High School, graduating from her/his comprehensive high school, or passing the GED.  We strive to teach both the academics and the life skills that will lead our students to be successful in college, technical school and the job market, and become responsible and productive citizens in the local and global community.

Expected School-Wide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Acquire and apply standards-based literacy skills and knowledge (listening, speaking, reading, writing)
across all disciplines.

Acquire and apply standards-based math skills and concepts in order to pass Algebra 1 and CAHSEE.

Develop and use critical thinking, problem solving, and research skills for strong communications, technological proficiency, and lifelong learning.

Develop habits and traits which contribute to independence and lifelong enrichment, learning, and achievement.

What Makes Olympic Alternative?
¿Qué hace Olympic comoescuela alternativa?

How Credit is Earned at Olympic

Education Code Provides the Following Methods for Earning Credit at a Continuation School

Productive Period or Productive Hour Method

While education code does not specifically address how to value credit, at Olympic as in most continuation schools throughout the state,
1 credit can be earned by completing 16 productive class periods (45 minutes each) or 12 clock hours of work.
Productivity is defined as the effort put into the work as well as the quality and outcome of the work, not just the time spent.

Project or Unit Method

Teacher values the completion of a specific amount of work based on how long it takes the 'average' student to complete it
and awards credit once the project or unit is completed and demonstration of competency is shown. There is no time limit attached to this method.

Testing Out or Course Challenge

Student challenges the course content by means of a test.  If the student passes the 'final', then full credit is awarded for that course.

Homework (“Fast Track”)

Olympic does not require homework but students with excellent attendance can complete assignments at home and receive additional credit.

Graduation Requirements at Olympic High School

Ways to Earn Additional Credit

Service Learning
Work Experience
After-school program
Concurrent Enrollment
Regional Occupation Program (ROP)
Adult School
Community College (DVC, LMC, etc.)
Internships with local “Green” businesses

Graduation at Olympic

There are three (3) ways to graduate from High School

Complete 180 Credits here at Olympic and 'walk the stage' at the Sleep Train Pavilion as an Olympic High School graduate.

Complete 180 credits at Olympic return to your home school spring semester and earn remaining 20 credits and walk the stage at the Sleep Train Pavilion as a graduate of your home school. If for some reason you don’t complete the 20 credits at your home school needed to graduate you can always return to Olympic High School and receive your diploma from us.

Complete all 200 credits here at Olympic and re-enroll in your home school at the beginning of June and walk the stage at the Sleep Train Pavilion as a graduate of your home school.

If you have any questions, please contact us at 925 687-0363
 

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