Program Overview

Vista Alternative Program Overview

 A Modified Independent Study Programs serving grades 7 - 12 

 WASC Accredited and A - G Compliant

 

Vista Alternative is the only non-charter, modified, independent study program serving the five comprehensive high schools and five middle schools in the Fremont Unified School District.  Vista provides engaging learning tailored to an independent model of instruction and learning. The Vista faculty provides a nurturing and positive environment for students to thrive personally and academically. This enables students to reach their goal of academic success through course completion and graduation.

Call Us To Schedule a Tour Today! 

(510)  657-9155, Ext. 49111

 

Family Involvement Is Important:

• Four parent teacher conferences
• Family Engagement Nights
• School Site Council
• We want to be a team. Call or e-mail us to set up a time to get together..

 

School-Wide Learner Outcomes (SLOs)

Vista Alternative School students will be:

Learners who:

• Think critically to analyze complex problems.
• Take initiative to ensure personal success.
• Demonstrate mastery of each learning target.
• Support claims with reasoning and evidence.
• Consider the reliability of sources.
• Practice ethical behavior in regard to the use of information technology and academic honesty.

      Communicators who:

• Express themselves confidently, professionally, and respectfully.
• Listen objectively and empathetically.
• Clearly and effectively express ideas in both written and spoken formats.
• Utilize technology to appropriately convey information and ideas.
• Collaborate with peers and school staff.

      Citizens who:

• Take responsibility for their own actions.
• Respect the diversity and opinions of others.
• Act with integrity and compassion.

Vista Alternative School is a small learning community that offers a modified independent study program that blends in person and at home learning. We provide a more flexible setting for students who may have outside commitments or other unique situations. Vista staff work with each student individually to support their academic and soci0-emotional needs. Students are provided the option of attending a semester, a year, or until they graduate.

Vista Alternative offers:

• A blended learning model, blending in-person and at home settings
• A rigorous A-G curriculum
• Dual enrollment for AP courses
• An online platform with student access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Personalized transcript analysis
• Flexible pacing within the semester schedule to meet the needs of students
• Experienced teachers to facilitate all work for the online platform
• A variety of workspaces to accommodate different learning needs
• A wellness center with access to mental health coaches
• COST (Coordination of Services Team)
• SST (Study Study Team)
• AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug) Services

 

Coursework:

• Coursework is on Edmentum, an online platform.
• Tutorials and Mastery Tests  may be completed at home, but unit assessments and unit activities must happen in person under the supervision of a teacher.

 

What You Might Not Know

At Vista we provide:

• Two academic semesters with one-on one and small group teacher attention.
• Students may earn up to 60 credits during the school year and 10 credits during the district provided summer school.  
• Students can graduate with 200 credits or choose to return to their home high school to graduate with 230 credits.
• Access to MVROP courses to help students become college and career ready by providing career pathway trainings.
• Free bus routes available to/from AHS and WHS to  support students so that they can attend school regularly.

 

Vista Mission Statement

Our mission is to motivate, challenge and prepare students to succeed in an ever-changing and diverse world. Our program provides a safe and secure alternative learning environment that is tailored to accommodate individual needs, circumstances, or preferences that are not met by a traditional setting.  Our curriculum is an academically rigorous blended learning model that combines direct instruction and independent study.

 

Vista Alternative is an opportunity for students who:

• Are academically independent
• Are motivated and self-disciplined
• Willingness to work on a computer for 6+ hours a day
• Have strong time management skills
• Are comfortable with less daily social interaction
• Recognize that they will not have access to extracurricular activities at their home school such as athletics, dances, etc.

 

4455 Seneca Park Ave.

Fremont, CA 94538

Please contact Assistant Principal, Christine Helmer, for more information!

(510) 657-9155, Ext. 49111

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