Jonathan Green, Principal, El Puente School.
El Puente is an alternative school of choice.
It uses the independent study model.
State law no longer permits distance learning at comprehensive schools.
So all online courses are only offered through El Puente School.
Independent studies is a different model from what you are used to.
The Independent Study Model.
High school.
1 course at a time, ~6 weeks to complete.
70 minutes live instruction.
70 minute intervention/support period as needed.
5 hours of coursework independently.
Can finish early.
Middle school.
1-2 courses at a time, ~11 weeks to complete.
70 minutes of live instruction each, 1 intervention period as needed.
70 minute intervention/support period as needed.
5 hours of coursework independently (divided evenly between courses).
Bell Schedule (eps.is/BellSchedule).
Period 1.
8:30 – 9:40 am.
Period 2.
9:43 – 10:53 am.
Period 3.
10:56 – 12:06 pm.
Lunch.
12:06 – 12:48 pm.
Period 4.
12:51 – 2:01 pm.
Period 5.
2:04 – 3:18 pm.
Sample Schedule (Online High School).
Tutorial/Enrichment.
9:43 – 10:53 am.
US History.
12:51 – 2:01 pm.
Sample Schedule (Online Middle School).
English 7.
8:30 – 9:40 am.
Math 7.
9:43 – 10:53 am.
Tutorial.
10:56 – 12:06 pm.
Master Agreement.
Max time for assignment completion.
Middle school: 2 weeks, High School: 3 weeks.
Must make adequate academic progress.
Finish 25 hours of assigned work per week.
Intervention Plans:
- 1st Intervention: Teacher contacts student and parent/guardian.
- 2nd Intervention: Teacher records 2nd contact with student and parent/guardian.
- 3rd Intervention: Intervention Specialist, Teacher, Parent, and student meeting.
- 4th Intervention: Counselor recommends a meeting with Administration to determine appropriate placement.
Parent and Student Responsibilities.
- Sign master agreement when it is sent electronically to student AND parent (must be signed within 30 days of start of school).
- Attend all classes each day.
- Complete 5 hours of work each day outside of class.
- Communicate with your teacher when facing issues.
Finding Your Schedule.
Schedule is in StudentVUE (eps.is/StudentVUE).
Finding your classes.
A Google Classroom will be added for your classes. Go there to find your teacher’s link.
You can also email your teacher to get the link for your classes.
If you need help, text us at (833) 355-0386.