ACADEMICS

Sac High offers the best of two worlds - the support and personalization of a small school combined with the advantages of a large school. Organized into four theme-based small schools, Sac High is focused on preparing every student for college and the world beyond. School culture as well as academic and behavior expectations are consistent across the small schools and students have access to campus-wide resources including tutoring, leadership and enrichment opportunities, athletics, arts, and student activities.

Curriculum | Academic Support | Graduation Requirements

AP Classes | Accreditation | Program Improvement, Year 3

Curriculum

Each small school at Sac High offers a rigorous liberal arts curriculum that provides a full range of college preparatory courses, including Advanced Placement. The program of study is designed to fulfill all state requirements for accreditation and meets the "A-G" requirements for admission into the University of California, California State University and other public and private colleges. Each small school also offers a sequence of electives which emphasize the school theme.

Academic Support

Every student at Sac High has an Individualized Learning Plan (ILP) that guides their academic experience. As part of the ILP, academic Sac High offers a range of supports to ensure student success. Examples include:

• English Language Development (ELD)
• Special Education
• After School Program
• Literacy Program
• Math Program
• Summer School
• Tutoring
• SAT/ACT Prep Courses
• CAHSEE Prep Courses

Tutoring: Supplemental Education Services (SES/tutoring) will be offered again during the 2010-2011 school year. The tutoring is funded through Title I as a requirement of Sac High's Program Improvement (PI) Year 3 status (see below for more information on PI). This tutoring is provided at no cost to families who are eligible for free/reduced lunch.

During 2009-2010, 59 of the approximately 700 eligible students (eligibility is determined by eligibility for free and reduced lunch) participated in Supplemental Education Services (SES/tutoring). The school was able to utilize the full amount allocated for these services (excepting students that did not complete services) which is 20% of regular Title I funds.

In 2010-11, approximately 700 students will be eligible to receive SES. Eligible families will receive a letter offering these tutoring services in the fall. The enrollment period will last 3 weeks. If more students request services than funding available, students will be ranked by grade point average and the lowest performing students will be offered services first. If spaces are available due to lack of enrollment or students dropping out of the program, an additional enrollment window will be opened and parents will again be notified.

Tutoring takes place outside of regular school hours at locations determined by parent and tutoring provider.  Many tutors meet at public libraries, community centers, in-home (with an adult present), or at the school site.  Tutors are also available to work with students with disabilities or who are English learners.

Contact Nicole Michalik, Ph.D., St. HOPE Public Schools Title I Coordinator, at nmichalik@sthopepublicschools.org or (916)649-7952 for additional information.

Graduation Requirements*

Minimum Graduation Requirements: 260 Credits

• 40 credits of English
• 30 credits of History/Social Studies
• 30 credits of Mathematics
• 20 credits of Laboratory Science
• 20 credits of Foreign Language
• 10 credits of Fine Arts
• 20 credits of Physical Education
• 70 credits of Electives
• 20 credits of Advisory

AP Classes*

• Calculus AB
• Chemistry
• English Language
• English Literature
• Government
• Spanish
• United States History
• World History

*Subject to change

Accreditation

Sac High is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The school is a member of the College Board and the National Association for College Admissions Counseling.

Program Improvement, Year 3

In 2009-2010 Sac High was designated as a Program Improvement Year 3 school.  For more information on Sac High's designation moving into the 2010-2011 school, please see the letter mailed to parents regarding PI. ( en español )

To read the State Superintendent of Public Instructions words on the State of California's progress in public schools, please click here.

Contact Nicole Michalik, Ph.D., St. HOPE Public Schools Title I Coordinator, at nmichalik@sthopepublicschools.org or (916)649-7952 for additional information.

Last Updated 7/22/2010