Features of Continuation High Schools in California
Continuation high schools in California were created with the objective of meeting the needs of high school students. For such purpose, students from sixteen to eighteen years of age attend these schools. In order to graduate, students must complete the requirements set by the Department of Education in California. Continuation high schools are required, by law, to provide classes for students for a minimum of fifteen hours per week or 180 minutes per day. However, some schools choose to run the school day for a longer period of time. In October 2008, there were 525 continuation high schools with an estimated enrollment of 70,937.
Continuation High Schools do require students to take the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). The test measures student growth in Mathematics, Reading and Writing. However, students still receive a high school diploma once they have completed the required credits.
A unique feature of continuation high schools in California is the variety of programs offered to students. Such programs include career orientation and counseling, work study assistance, job placement, etc.
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