Acalanes Center For Independent Study

The Acalanes Center for Independent Study (ACIS) located in Walnut Creek, is the newest school in the Acalanes Union High School District (District). In 2004, Del Oro High School, the continuation high school of the District, and its independent study program were split into separate classes. With the closing of Del Oro High School, ACIS became the only alternative high school in 2010-11.

ACIS serves students living in the Lafayette, Moraga, Orinda and Walnut Creek suburban residential communities who attend one of the four comprehensive high schools in the District: Acalanes, Campolindo, Las Lomas and Miramonte. Parents in these areas are predominantly involved in skilled careers, have high aspirations for their schools, are active participants in the education of their students, and are supportive of the District’s financial support. In 2010, based on API ratings, the Acalanes Union High School District ranked number one among high school districts in California.

For all students, ACIS offers a college preparatory programme. ACIS classes fulfill the “a-g” criteria of the University of California. For students, restricted elective classes are given and students can enroll in adult education, ROP, or simultaneously enroll in community college classes.

ACIS is a fully accredited high school until June 30, 2023, by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

The Acalanes Center for Independent Study (ACIS) High School’s mission is to provide opportunities for students with non-traditional educational interests and to excel through a guided curriculum of independent and small group learning to achieve their academic objectives.

Graduates would be self-directed learners responsible for achieving their personal and academic objectives. Students from ACIS:\

1. They’re powerful decision makers.

• Based on previous learning, to make choices.
• To recognize, select and use habits that improve student academic achievement.

2. They are able to set targets and successfully execute strategies to meet those goals.

For their individualized learning, to participate and select courses.

• Plan that satisfies the graduation standards of the district.
• To prepare for employment and/or post-secondary education.

3. They’re efficient problem solvers.

• To use a number of approaches for problem solving.
• To collaborate with others in partnership.

4. They’re good communicators.

• To make use of sufficient technologies.
• To read, talk and write clearly.

5. Acquire a shared core of academic experience and abilities that meets the requirements of state content and skills.

• To complete the requisite credits for graduation.
• To show Smarter Balanced Assessment proficiency.