Vista Overview

• Grades 9-12
• Accredited High School Diploma
• Individualize Instruction
• Self-Paced Instruction
• Computerized & Standards Based Course Curriculum
• 21 Credits to Graduate on a Higher Ed or Voc-Ed Graduation Plan
• Work-Study Credit Available
• Ages 16 up to 21 years
• Dropout Retrieval Program
• Alternative Learning School
• Students Over 21 Pay Tuition
• Students Attend :
  • 1 of 3 Sessions Daily (additional sessions available)
  • Work a minimum of 10 hours/week

DAILY CLASS SCHEDULE:

• 8:00 – 11:00 a.m. (Monday through Friday)
• 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. (Monday through Friday)
• 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. (Monday through Thursday)

RFP for Erate: Posted January 9th, 2009

Graduation Requirements

• Competency Benchmarks required in Math, Reading, Writing and Language Arts

• Eleven Required credits and Ten Elective credits

What Courses do I need to graduate?

Required Courses: 11 credits:

English (language arts): 3.5 credits:

Language Arts: 3 credits
Oral Communications: .5 credit

Math: 2 credits

Science: 2 credits

Social Studies: 2 credits:

American History: 1 credit
American Government: .5 credit
Social Studies Elective: .5 credit

Health: .5 credit

Career Planning: .5 credit

Computer Applications: .5 credit

Electives: 10 credits

Total Credits to Graduate: 21 credits

What if I want to go to a Two-Year or Four-year college after graduation?

Two-Year Colleges:
Most two-year colleges only require that you have a high school diploma or GED for entrance. Most require that you have taken either the ACT or SAT. They don’t use these tests for entrance requirements, but for placement in academic classes. Some two-year colleges require the ACT or SAT for entrance into vocational training programs, i.e., licensed practical nursing.
If you plan to attend a two-year college first, then transfer to a four-year college, you can use your first two years to build skills and take courses needed for entrance into a four-year school.

Four-Year Colleges:
Entrance requirements vary depending on the particular school and specific majors, but generally, these are the requirements at most institutions in Colorado.

• English: Four years: Includes Literature and Composition
• Math: Three years: Includes Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II
• Science: Three years: Includes Chemistry
• Social Studies: Two to three years
• Foreign Language: Two years recommended. Some colleges require three years of the same foreign language.
• Fine Arts: One year recommended
• Computers: One semester recommended

Work Study Program

Our Goal is to help students :

1. Develop Strong Work Ethics,
2. Define Job Readiness Skills, and
3. Discover a Career Path

√ Students must work a minimum of 10 hours per week
√ Students can earn up to .5 credits per quarter by completing course curricula
√ Students are required to complete a Career Planning Class

Class Schedule

• Session 1
  8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
• Session 2
  12:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
• Session 3
  5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

*Schedule of classes may vary – as student population expands, more sessions may be added.

How to get the student handbook

√ Click here to get the 2008-2009 Vista Charter School Student Handbook in PDF format.

How to enroll

Steps to enrollment:

1. Attend the scheduled orientation (required). Call to be placed.
2. Return completed paperwork and job verification to be placed on lottery list.
3. Names are drawn form the lottery list for available spots.

Orientation
Students who desire to attend Vista must attend an orientation session prior to enrollment. Orientation is offered throughout the year as classroom space for students becomes available. Students may attend more than one session as space is available.

Enrollment Policy
Vista will enroll students using the following guidelines:

• Priority will be afforded to continuing students from the previous semester.
• Former students who did not complete the previous semester or who were released from Vista due to disciplinary or attendance issues will be treated as new students as far as enrollment is concerned.
• New students must attend an orientation prior to enrollment.
• Adult students (21 years of age or older) are welcome to enroll at Vista, as space is available. Adult students will be charged a tuition rate or fee per ½ credit.

If there is a waiting list of students, these students will be enrolled by the use of a lottery system.

** 16 YEAR OLD STUDENTS MUST ATTEND SCHOOL OR BE CONSIDERED TRUANT- NEW COLORADO STATE LAW.

The Vista Charter School curriculum requires both academic and vocational involvement in order for students to have full-time status. Students who have vocational placement in the community not only earn credits toward graduation, but also gain practical experiences that apply to their future academic and career goals.

Students at Vista are expected to have at least a 10 hour-per-week paid or volunteer work experience.

School year 08-09 Registration/Orientation Dates

School for the 08-09 Year begins August 20

Vista Charter School Registration/Orientation for NEW students (including students not active at Vista in May) is: Thursday, August 14

YOU MUST ATTEND ONE:

• 10:00 – 11:00 AM
• NOON-1:00 PM
• 2:00 – 3:00 PM
• 6:00 – 7:00 PM

Bring with you:

• Family Income Information
• Current Emergency Contact Information
• Accurate Current Mailing Address and Phone Number
• Immunization Records
• Proof that you are woking (paystub or letter from employer)
• Parent if student is under 18 (for signatures)

Call 249-4470, extension #10, if you have questions.