Mesquite High School

Is an alternative school the right choice for you?

• A full high school experience with field trips, prom, yearbook.

• Extra events - Picnics/BBQs, Spirit days, holiday dinners

  • Allows more individual/small group interaction

  • Gives shy students the chance to participate

• Small student body

  • Creates close friendships

  • Reduces anxiety

• Earn credits at the students pace rather then by the semester calendar

• Concurrent enrollment at Cerro Coso is available

  • High school and college credits

  • Earn a certificate by the time you graduate

• Many opportunities to shine

  • ASB, yearbook, newspaper, volunteering, internships

• Many opportunities to earn rewards though PBIS

• Shorter classes resets the attention span

• Shorter school day leaves time for part time job

  • Credits awarded for working

  • Up to 40 semester credits can be earned

• Year round student counseling groups

• Social emotional learning included in the curriculum

• Curriculum is not independent study (I.S. is available)

• Frequent credit checks so you know your progress

• Many electives to choose from - both live and online

• A-G courses available

• Model Continuation High School - 2009, 2012, 2015, 2019

• Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges

• The same diploma as BHS, OFL, or K-12 is awarded