Mesquite High School



Is an alternative school
the right choice for you?
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• 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

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