Our independent study program offers a range of models as a choice for students desiring a change from traditional campus attendance. We offer community-based (off-site) independent study and SIX resource center (on-site) independent study options. Students meet weekly with their credentialed supervising teacher, and each student’s plan is designed uniquely with access to onsite math classes, UC approved courses, career training options, virtual, and online courses. Our high school students also often dual-enroll with their local community college to give them a leg up on high school graduation while saving college costs too. Academic counseling is available to all our students. Our unique Headways credit recovery program is also available for students who have slipped behind in their high school credits. Please click on the resource center names for complete offerings and schedules.
Select YOUR CHOICE from our local resource centers and programs:
Click Here for the Broadway Resource Center’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our Broadway Resource Center:
- Headways Credit Recovery Program
- EKG Technician Program (FREE!)
RVCS Broadway
Ph. (916) 451-0401 Fax: (916) 451-0403
3307 Broadway, #200, Sacramento, CA 95817
Click Here for the Elk Grove Resource Center’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our Elk Grove Resource Center:
- 1st – 12th Grade Independent Study Hybrid (2 days per week onsite)
- EKG Technician Program (FREE!)
- Project Lead the Way: Launch, Gateway to Technology, & Intro. to Engineering Design
- Enrichment Activities
RVCS Elk Grove
Ph.: (916) 405-6600 Fax: (916) 246-4114
8065 Elk Grove-Florin Road, Suite 160, Sacramento, CA 95829
Headways Credit Recovery Program:
12th and 11th grade credit deficient students can work in this fast paced program which allows them to earn their high school diploma.
Headways is offered through the following PCI resource centers:
How the Headways Program Works:
- 11th grade students who have 80 credits or less, and 12th grade students who have 120 credits or less are eligible.
- Students attend the resource center twice a week for three hours each time.
- Student/teacher meetings are scheduled and are the same days and times each week.
- The school year is broken up into six 6-week sessions. Each session is a HEX.
- Students take a maximum of four courses (a total of 20 credits) during each HEX.
- Teachers work with students and monitor their progress to help ensure success.
- On- site free tutoring is available daily on a drop-in basis.
- The curriculum consists of a hybrid of textbook and online classes.
- The expedited course work allows students to graduate on time, with their peers.
- Students participate in a full graduation ceremony in May.
Click Here for H.E.L.M. Current Updates!
Our Higher Expectations Learning Model (H.E.L.M.) offers:
- Small Group Format (3 hours a week)
- Meetings in your community (libraries, coffee shops)
- Strong Teacher Support
- Virtual (Real time) Courses
- Opportunities for EKG Technician, Medical Terminology, Southwest Professional Communication Certificates
Our H.E.L.M. program is offered through Rio Valley Charter School in Sacramento and San Joaquin counties.
Click Here for Rio Linda’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our Rio Linda Resource Center:
- Project Lead the Way: Launch, Gateway to Technology, Intro. to Engineering Design, & Principles of Engineering
- Onsite Elementary Enrichment Activities
- Medical Assisting Certification Program (FREE!)
HPCS Rio Linda
Ph.: (916) 281-8437 Fax: (916) 246-4114
631 L Street, Rio Linda, CA 95673
Click Here for the Lodi Resource Center’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our Lodi Resource Center:
- High School Independent Study & K-12 Homeschool Support
- Headways Credit Recovery Program
- On-site Medical Assistant Certification (FREE!)
- Leadership Program
RVCS Lodi
Ph.: (209) 368-4934 Fax: (209) 368-4953
1110 W. Kettleman Lane, Suite 10, Lodi, CA 95240
Click Here for the Vacaville Resource Center’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our Vacaville Resource Center:
- TK – 12th Grade Independent Study & Homeschool Support
- Credit Recovery Headways Program
- Project Lead the Way: Gateway to Technology, Intro. to Engineering and Design, & Principles of Engineering
- Enrichment Activities
- Student Parent Educational Excursions
HPCS Vacaville
Ph.: (707) 446-2506
354 Parker Street, Vacaville, CA 95688
Click Here for the West Sacramento Resource Center’s Current Updates!
Special Programs at our West Sacramento Resource Center:
- K – 12th Grade Independent Study Hybrid (two days a week on-site)
- Credit Recovery Headways Program
- Project Lead the Way: Launch, Gateway to Technology, & Intro. to Engineering Design
- Enrichment Activities
HPCS West Sacramento
Ph.: (916) 375-0401 Fax: (916) 375-0031
840 Jefferson Blvd., West Sacramento, CA 95691