Counselors
Welcome to Altus Schools East County's
Counselor Resources
Our objective is to work closely with school counselors at traditional sites to facilitate the placement of students who might need Altus Schools'Â unique instructional program. This page is designed to inform and facilitate the referral process for potential and returning students.
Each year, traditional school counselors rely on Altus Schools'Â services to re-engage students in the education process and help them succeed in a personalized environment. Browse the options below to find counselor resources and more information about Altus Schools East County.
Program Design
Altus Schools East County is an independent study, public school option serving students in grades 7-12. Like all public schools, it is tuition-free.
Altus Schools East County students are offered the freedom to accelerate, the focus to catch-up, and the support to graduate. Altus teachers are available in the Resource Centers, ready to offer one-on-one support to any student. Teachers assign courses based on each student’s academic and career plans, which are made with the help of counselors and parents upon enrollment. In addition, a variety of additional Student Pathways that frequently align better with individual student needs are available.
The Altus Schools East County "university model" of coursework uniquely prepares students for post-secondary education, as students focus on 1-2 courses at a time, and each course takes 4-6 weeks. The Altus Schools East County Resource Centers offer a quiet, distraction-free learning environment.
Credits at Altus Schools East County
One Altus Schools East County credit is equivalent to one full, high school semester.
Course Offerings
Visit our course offerings page to see the course list, course descriptions, UC A-G list, NCAA List, and College Board-approved AP Courses.
UC A-G Courses
At Altus Schools East County, there are many UC A-G courses available. These courses can be identified by looking through our Course Catalog or by talking with an Altus Schools teacher or counselor.
To learn more about the requirements, visit the University of California website below.
NCAA Courses
Altus Schools East County has a wide variety of courses that have been approved by the NCAA – the National Collegiate Athletics Association. If a student plans to play sports in college, either Division I or Division II, their courses must meet the NCAA requirements for college athletes.
To learn more about the NCAA courses available, talk to a counselor, view our Course Catalog, or view the eligibility center below.