Contact Info

Alternative Learning Center
David Levis
10700 Fair Oaks Blvd
Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Phone: 916.971.5090
Contact Form
Website: www.sanjuan.edu/domain/7767

Services

• Creating inspiring learning environments
• Providing service to the community
• Creating partnerships with the community

Hours of Operation

8am - 4pm

About Us

Our self-directed model of learning is one which will be a lot more engaging to students' interests, but also requires significant individual motivation and discipline. For many kids these things take a while to develop, but they are critical to the long-term goal of preparing students to be successful rather than merely eligible for opportunities after high school. 

What a week/month/semester looks like will be different for each student based on their individual goals, but could include the following:

Projects which students design based on their interests (with the support of an advisor)

• Workshops, seminars, deep dives, crash courses, and flows which students sign up for online

• Core SJUSD graduation requirements and college eligibility through co-designed learning plans and meeting of competencies 

• Learning Plans to focus student goals and responsibilities

• Advisory (18-25 students and one adult advisor/teacher)

• Internships and service learning projects

• Flexibility for community college dual-credit courses

Some thoughts from one of our students on what it takes to be successful here:

1. You need a reason for being here (not running away from something else)

2. You need to want to manage procrastination (be self-aware and find structures/supports)

3. You need to develop a growth mindset (belief in your ability to do things)

4. You need to be responsible for your own learning (don’t wait to be told things)