Credentialed Teachers

• Each CHOOSE teacher is certificated and most hold degrees beyond the Bachelor's Degree.
• Each teacher has taught in the classroom, and has experience in a variety of grade levels. All teachers have had training with different learning styles, and teaching techniques.

Standardized Testing

• The CORE Tests and the CA T/6 Tests are administered at the CHOOSE Office.
• A CHOOSE student must take his or her standardized tests at the CHOOSE Office, even if he or she is taking a class at school.

Monthly Newsletters

• Each month, you will receive an informational newsletter highlighting activities for that month.
• Testing schedules are included in these newsletters; please make a note of them in your calendar.
• Topics, dates and times for fieldtrips and workshops are included in the newsletter, thus allowing you to decide in which activities your student will be participating.

Workshops

• Optional small group instruction will be scheduled throughout the school year.
• Workshops are taught by CHOOSE certificated teachers.
• A CHOOSE certificated teacher can require a student to attend workshops as a condition of continued enrollment in CHOOSE.
• Work compieted in workshops may be submitted as a work sample. However, it may only be submitted during the attendance period in which it was completed.
• Behavior Policy: A student who is disruptive during workshops will receive two warnings. A third warning will preclude the student from attending any future workshops.

Fieldtrips

• Optional fieldtrips, which enhance the curriculum and encompass a variety of interests and grade levels, are offered during the school year.
• Space is reserved on a first paylfirst served basis. Sign-up with the clerk.
• Due to liability, students or siblings who are not enrolled in CHOOSE maynot attend fieldtrips. However, siblings may attend theme park "Home-School" days.

Access to Schools

A CHOOSE student can access his or her CUSD school of residence. A middle school student may take up to two classes at his or her school of residence. An elementary school student may participate in Meet-the-Masters or the Block Music program. Contact your CHOOSE teacher for additional information.