OUR MISSION
To provide a quality education to a uniquely diverse student population through individualized, student centered instruction, flexible scheduling, and innovative blended or full time pathways which will prepare our 21st century learners for their post-secondary future.
OUR GOALS
~Where learning knows no boundaries~
~Where learning knows no boundaries~
iSierra labs are located at the following locations
iSierra at La Sierra High School
951 N. State College Blvd.
Fullerton, CA 92831
iSierra at Buena Park High School
8833 Academy Dr.
Buena Park, CA 90621
For more information, please contact:
Lisa Valdes: lvaldes@fjuhsd.org/714-447-5567
Renee Gates: rgates@fjuhsd.org/714-447-5503
Sandi Layana: slayana@fjuhsd.org/714-447-5501
Or visit our website at www.fjuhsd.org/isierra
iSierra
Online
Academy
Personalized Education for the
21st Century
WASC Accredited
NCAA and UC Approved**
Flexibility~Excellence~Success
Flexibility~Excellence~Success
♦ To provide a rigorous, individualized, and
student-centered education in an interactive,
online and virtual learning environment for
students who are looking for a more
flexible and personalized alternative to the
traditional program.
♦ To empower students to complete their
education on their own terms.
♦ To promote a high quality learning
environment in which student-teacher
interaction is a valued component of the
instructional process.
♦ To provide student centered iCourses which
deliver standards-based instructional content
specifically designed for virtual learning with
scaffolding and resources to support
comprehension.
♦ To offer a complete college-preparatory, UC/a-g
and NCAA approved diploma program online that
meets and exceeds both state and national
standards for high school curriculum and
instructional design.
Teacher-supported online learning
tailored to individual needs
iSierra
Coursework
Our Vision
is to be a leader in online education
with our innovative iSierra Blended Program. This offers a unique partnership with the District's comprehensive high schools to enable the following for our students:
♦ Flexible Scheduling: Studentscan take a majority
otheir courses online, creating a schedule that will
allow them to pursue personal or professional
interests.
♦ Individualized Learning: Students are able to
move at their own pace* to achieve mastery
♦ Multiple Course Pathways: Allows teachers to
differentiate instruction and spend more time working
with students one-on-one to address critical
challenges.
♦ Unique Master Scheduling: While taking online
courses, students will be able to participate in on-
campus arts, science labs, sports, clubs, and other
extra-curricular programs on comprehensive
campuses.
iSierra
welcomes
students who
♦ All courses are created by educational
experts and aligned to state andnational
standards, with instruction
managedbyhighly qualified teachers.
Prefer more flexibility in their daytime schedule.
Need expanded options to address scheduling conflicts due to involvement in sports, advanced courses, or academy involvement.
Wish to accelerate their learning to enter college sooner or pursue professional sports or careers.
Prefer a home school environment.
Desire to begin the transition from a home school environment to a comprehensive campus.
♦ Multimedia instruction motivates and
engages students while enhancing the
learning process.
♦ Assessment opportunities are integrated
throughout each course.
In partnership with APEX Learning,© iSierra
offers multiple course pathways to prepare all high school graduates for college and work:
Foundations Courses support academic success in standards-based high school curriculum for students who are reading below a proficient level.
Core Courses meet the needs of a wide range of college bound students as they endeavor to master rigorous content.
ANY TIME, ANY PLACE,
Program Options
iSierra Blended: Students maintain a partial schedule of online courses and a partial schedule of on-campus courses.* Students are able to participate in campus sports, clubs, and other extra curricular activities.
Honors Courses meet the needs of motivated students seeking to deepen conceptual understanding, and are ideally suited to prepare students for the rigors of Advanced Placement curriculum.
Independent Study: Students maintain a complete schedule of online courses while participating in the Independent Study program.
Advanced Placement Courses meet the higher education expectations of college-level work and prepare students to demonstrate achievement through success on the AP exams.
Comprehensive Blended: Students maintain a majority of courses on their home campus, and one to two online courses with iSierra as an after-school course.
YOUR PATH, YOUR PACE*
*Within pacing guidelines set by the district for semester
grading periods and on-time graduation.
*Students’ percentage of online vs campus courses are based on the counselor/parent meeting and students’ current and post high school goals.
APEX Learning © is an online program which provides a comprehensive multimedia approach to instruction, built to address diverse student needs. APEX partners with school districts nationwide to offer students rigorous coursework, raise achievement levels, and prepare students for college, work, and life.