High School
Sojourner Truth Independent Study
8251 Fontaine Street, 94605
729-4308
Oakland Unified School District
Enrollment Options Guide 2015-16
Special Education Services
Resource Specialist. Contact School for more
info.
Multilingual Programs/
English Learner Programs
Structured English Immersion
Site Code 330
TK-12
The Sojourner Truth Academy Independent Study program
is a voluntary alternative program designed to enhance the
success of students in the Oakland Unified School District.
As an alternative to the traditional classroom setting, the
methods and strategies of our instruction are unique. Each
student’s program will be tailored to individual needs,
schedule, and learning styles. We make every effort to
create a nurturing, supportive environment based on a
one-to-one relationship with the teacher. In Sojourner
Truth Independent Study, the world is our classroom! Since
each student’s schedule is flexible, the use of various public
agencies can provide enrichment of the basic curriculum
through, for example, concurrent enrollment in community
colleges or adult schools. Students will also have the
opportunity to take courses online through Cyber High,
an integral new part of our program. Since most of the
schoolwork in our program is completed at home, parents
play a vital role in the success of Independent Study’s
students. Students are required to complete a minimum
of five hours of homework per course, per week. State
standards are followed closely and district textbooks and
guidelines are utilized. Many students find our coursework
more challenging than that of the traditional high school.
Our most successful students are those who have highly
developed time management sense, sound study habits,
and solid reading skills. However, we are in the process
of modifying our program to meet the needs of students
who may have very low literacy skills and/or for those that
will need additional tutorial support to access Cyber High’s
online curriculum. To give students another option under
Independent Study’s umbrella, we will also offer another
pathway to graduation, AdvancePath. AdvancePath is a
comprehensive online program. Classes are more structured
and provide more support. Additionally, the courses are
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