Alternative Education

In Alternative Education, we strive to become more:


Curious: Engaged, knowledge-seeking, life-long learners

Conscientious: Kind to ourselves, compassionate with others, responsible to our communities, and stewards of the environment

Confident: Self-empowered, self-actualized, community and globally active individuals


Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Alternative Education Programs Mission Statement:

We create safe, supportive, community-based environments where all students can grow academically, socially, and emotionally to become agents of their futures.Â