School of Individualized
Learning
Redefining High School - At DHPH: You have choices!
The Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School Program of Individualized
Learning is designed for those students who, because of individual
circumstances or needs, may achieve a higher level of success in a
non-traditional environment. DHPH is a program of choice. The staff
is committed to assisting students in furthering their education and
developing skills which are essential for future success. The success
of each student will be determined by the choices they make regarding
their academic progress, behavior, and attendance.
Program Information
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Why an individualized program?
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We are offering an integrated approach to student learning incorporating
multiple learning environments to address the fact our students
do not fit one single profile
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An identified need in our current analysis of student academic
achievement to design individualized and specialized student programs
reflecting diverse student learning styles and situations
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To increase opportunities for a wider range of students
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This is a program operating with the primary goal of creating
a bridge for students to viable post-secondary choices; this is
to be accomplished through intentional guidance through-out the
program
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The school of Individualized Learning focuses specifically on
building applied skills, critical skills identified by employers
nation-wide as essential for successful employment – these skills
include the following:
- Professionalism / Work Ethic
- Oral and Written Communications
- Teamwork / Collaboration and
- Critical Thinking / Problem
Solving
This program is for…
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A student currently enrolled in a homeschool or private school
program who wishes to augment their high school academic program
with additional college and high school courses.
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A student who has dropped out of a high school or middle school
setting due to various circumstances
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A student who wants to create a unique individualized program
consisting of multiple learning environments (on-campus, independent
study, online, college campus, and career experiential learning)
Program Goals
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To promote self-esteem, self-direction, personal and group responsibilities
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To enhance employability by encouraging students to participate
in career exploration and work experiences
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To prepare students for life after high school
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To develop the competencies in students to meet national standards
and traditional curriculum
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To provide instructions that is relevant, meaningful, and supportive
of future goals
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Provide a pathway to obtaining an AA from PCC or 2-year status
at CSU Pueblo
Program Elements
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Flexible schedules
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Multiple options: School-to-Career, Early College Program, Credit
Enhancement Program, and Diploma Recovery Program.
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Maximum teacher/student ratio of 1:15
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Small student cohorts
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Caring faculty with continual staff development
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School staff who have high expectations for student achievement
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Learning program specific to the student’s expectations and learning
style
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Flexible school schedule with community involvement and support
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Total commitment to have each student be a success
Students Eligible for this Program
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A student who intends to withdraw or has withdrawn before graduation
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A student who has struggled to meet the demands of the regular
academic environment and who would benefit from the alternative
education program.
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A student who is a parent or expectant parent and is unable to
attend the traditional program.
A student who is employed and whose employment is necessary for
financial support and where work interferes with the traditional
school day and calendar.
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A Message for Home-Schooled Students
Dolores Huerta Preparatory High School wants to welcome home-schooled
students to take part in a new DHPH program: the School of Individualized
Learning. This program enables students to create an academic
program that is designed specifically for each student. The benefits
of this program are that a student can select courses and activities
from the full DHPH program to create a program that meets their
needs.
Our program is designed to ensure students graduate ready for
a post-secondary career to be pursued at a four-year, two-year,
vocational, or competitive work environment. We do this through
an integrated approach incorporating college / career counseling,
internships, extracurricular activities, and tutoring.
A student in our program will be able to:
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Take 3 – 5 courses at Pueblo Community College at no charge,
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or take 3-5 courses at CSU Pueblo,
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complete high school requirements by attending on-campus
classes or taking independent studies courses – a full high
school curriculum is offered for both options;
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participate in high school athletic programs and clubs,
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set up a college-going program with their counselor,
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participate in a full-year college readiness program,
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take part in field trips which include trips to state colleges,
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and join the DHPH mariachi program.
All of our courses at DHPH, both on-campus and independent studies,
share these common traits:
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Clear, measurable outcomes and objectives
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Stated curriculum, including standards for student work
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Student and teacher expectation that students are preparing
for a successful post-high school future
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Preparation for success at the highest levels of standardized
testing
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Regular time spent with students discussing and writing about
what they have learned, how it relates to their other subject
areas, and how it relates to their future plans
We would like to have a parent information night to review our
program – we can do this at a convenient location for parents.
Please let us know if you have any additional questions.
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