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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 int Vw&FVBv