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Our History - La Sierra High School
Our History
La Sierra High School (LSHS) was established in 1980 as Fullerton Joint Union High School District's alternative high school. The school serves the needs of high school age and Adult Transition students through a variety of program offerings. In 2011, 2017 and 2023, LSHS received a six-year term of accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. In 2011, the iSierra Online Academy became a UC approved program, and in 2016 received NCAA approval. The LSHS Adult Transition Program, the Opportunity Program, and the Academy Program received Golden Bell Awards from the California School Boards Association in 2017, 2020, and 2023, respectively. In 2018 the Adult Transition Program was honored with the Grazer Outstanding Achievement Award (GOAL) from the California Advisory Commission on Special Education.
According to DataQuest, the school’s student population in 2017/18 was identified as 68.4% Hispanic, 13.5% White, 8.8% Asian, 5.1% African American, 2.1% Filipino, .5% American Indian, .7% Pacific Islander, and .9% two or more races.
La Sierra High School works with a wide array of partnerships within the local community. Examples of these partners are: North Orange County Regional Occupational Program (NOCROP), Fullerton Community College, the Fullerton Assistance League, and the Sunrise Rotary Club. In addition, more than 30 local business provide opportunities for the students in the Adult Transition Program to practice their vocational skills.
Contact Information
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We're Proud
- WASC Accreditation
We are consistently awarded a clear, 6 year accreditation.
- A-g and NCAA Approved
The iSierra Online Academy continually meets the rigorous academic and procedural components required for NCAA and a-g approval year after year.
- Golden Bell Award
The Academy, Adult Transition, and Opportunity Programs demonstrated excellence, innovation, and their positive impact on students.
- Community Partnerships
We collaborate with community partners to provide resources and support to families facing barriers to attendance.
Staffing
In 2017/18 the staff of LSHS consisted of 31 classroom teachers, 1 ROP teacher, 1 counselors, 1 guidance technician, 2 assistant principals, 1 principal, a school secretary, a data technician, 3 senior records clerks, 2 custodians, 1 campus supervisor, 52 instructional aides and 3 District-employee food service workers. Support staff includes 1 full-time psychologist and 2 part-time psychologists, 1 full-time and 1 part-time speech and language pathologist, 1 nurse, 3 LVNs, a 40% EL/Community Liaison and 1 computer technician who works from the District.
La Sierra also has the support of a Fullerton Police Department school resource officer who is shared with two other high schools.
Establish a consistent routine: Ensure your child gets enough sleep, eats a healthy breakfast, and has ample time to prepare for school each morning. If you need help with providing meals for your child or are in need of transportation, please contact your child’s principal.
Schedule appointments outside of school hours: Whenever possible, schedule doctor's appointments, dental check-ups, and other appointments during non-school hours. Even missing a half day of school for an appointment can be disruptive to your child’s academic experience.
Programs and Student Support Services
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Opportunity classes are designed for tenth grade students who are behind in units. Students attend school in a small-class setting with a cohort of other Opportunity students at the main LSHS campus. The program is designed to help students get back on track by providing intervention classes in math and reading to fill in any educational gaps which may be causing him/her to fall behind in units. In addition, the program provides smaller class sizes, and more counselor support than offered at the comprehensive high school. Finally, each student in the program attends a daily study skills course called Academy designed to strengthen organizational, communicative and emotional skills. The Academy class is also designed to target poor attendance and not adjusting well to academic and/or behavioral expectations of the comprehensive high school. There is also time allotted during Academy for students to work on assignments and receive tutoring. Students can receive additional tutoring by attending the lunchtime tutoring program offered daily in the La Sierra library.
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Independent Study is a program which provides students the flexibility to pursue their academic coursework outside of the traditional classroom setting. APEX online curriculum is used, which allows students to learn and interact with their instructor in a virtual setting. Students meet face-to-face with their instructor at least once a week for an individual appointment to review progress, discuss their coursework, and take assessments. The iSierra Online Academy offers flexible, personalized scheduling, using innovative hybrid or full-time pathways, allowing students to create a custom schedule which can align with their personal, athletic, or professional goals.
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Home Hospital is a program for students who are medically identified as not being able to attend regular school. Teachers are sent to the home or hospital setting to provide instruction. The goal is for Home/Hospital students to stay on pace to graduate or to meet the goals of their individual education plan.
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The Adult Transition Program serves 18 through 22 year-old students on individual education plans. Students learn valuable vocational, mobility, community, social, and independent living skills in a community-based instruction model. The goal is to enable Adult Transition Students to function productively in the community to the best of their abilities.
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