Ark Independent Studies
Choice, Challenge, Support
For an enrollment interview, call 429-3898x203
Ark Independent Studies will be closed Friday, February 12 and Monday, February 15 for the Presidents' Holidays.
Benefit Singing Workshop and Concert by Libana for the Branciforte Small Schools Campus, February 18 and 19
Please see the flyer by clicking on this link.
Tickets are $20 at the door ($16 in advance) for adults, $10 ($8) for students.
· Tickets are available on Libana's website at http://www.libana.com/caconcerts.htm.
· All performances benefit the Branciforte Small Schools Campus.
Their visit is possible only through the support of our school communities; see below
for ways that you can help make it a success.
· Thursday, February 18, 7-9 pm: Singing Ourselves Home, A Community Singing
Workshop for teens and adults, with Libana's Susan Robbins and Marytha Paffrath.
It will be in the BSSC Multi-purpose room at 840 N Branciforte Ave, Santa Cruz, CA.
(Parking & entrance in the rear, off Benito Ave).
Tickets are $20 for adults, $10 for teens, with some partial BSSC scholarships available.
· Friday, February 19, 7pm: A 30th Anniversary Concert at the First Congregational Church,
900 High St, Santa Cruz, CA.
Volunteers are needed both nights (especially Friday) to setup and take down the site, direct
parking, and collect tickets. The Friday night student-run food concession needs a
coordinator and donations. Also, families living in Santa Cruz are sought to host one or more
of the Libana members on Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Friday nights as they seek to make
their performances as affordable as possible.(Complimentary tickets offered in appreciation.)
Thank you to New Garden Nursery!
Thank you to NewGarden Nursery for the generous discount on our newly planted shade trees! You can visit NewGarden at their website:
http://www.newgardenlandscaping.com
Seminar and Advisory Update: See News and Announcements
See News and Announcements page for fundraising information and other news items.
Update for Parents: Swine Flu-Anuncio acerca la influenza
Please refer to the links below for updates on the swine flu and what you can do. The school district site will be updated as we receive new information from the County Public Health and the Center for Disease Control.
Parent letter in English
Anuncio en español
Because the situation with the swine flu may change faster than our static announcement may change, be sure to also check the following CDC website for timely updates.
http://www.cdc.gov/flu/freeresources/2009-10/pdf/pan_flu_flier.pdf
See News and Announcements page for details.
What is Ark Independent Studies?
Ark Independent Studies is a fully accredited public alternative high school; a school of choice offered through the Santa Cruz City School District. Students come to the Ark for a seminar and an advisory every other week, as well as for individual meetings with their teachers on alternate weeks. During that time, students are given specific assignments, and course work is corrected and evaluated. Students meet in very small groups with their teachers to receive small group instruction, as well as tutorial help and academic and career counseling. Students are expected to spend a minimum of 20 hours each week completing their assignments at home, in addition to attending their seminar classes at the Ark. Assignments are tailored to fit the individual student's interests and learning style. The program is available to self-disciplined and motivated students in grades 9 - 12 who are working toward a high school diploma.
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
The page at this link provides a series of accountability reports about the state of our school.
http://santacruzcity.schoolwisepress.com/home/
Who can attend Ark Independent Studies?
Independent Studies is designed for students in Grades 9-12 who are self-directed and able to work in an independent mode. This program is especially appropriate for students who: