The Academy at Dos Pueblos High School (The Academy) was established in 2008 to provide students who have been unsuccessful in the school system the personalized attention and support they need to be successful in both school and life.  The Academy connects students to school and community through strong personal...

  The Academy program is a three-year plan.  We identify students eligible for the program in the 9th grade and the students start the three-year Academy program at the beginning of their 10th grade year: Year One: Teaching Success: Making them students Year Two: Connecting Lives: Community partnerships and integration...

  RESULTS TO DATE The Academy has proven to be a successful model. So far 100% of our students have graduated and 88% of graduates are enrolled in Santa Barbara City College.  The students’ grade point averages rose from a 1.41 to a 2.89, going from F’s to C’s and B’s, in more rigorous, college-prep classes.  Students’...

  Throughout the school year, our students participate in a variety of activities.  Some activities are for school such as field trips, classroom projects, and school-wide functions.  With the support of our sponsors, we have visited the Museum of Tolerance, the Santa Barbara Zoo, the Ty Warner Sea Center, and the Museum...

  Often in our school system, the most at-risk students are rejected or neglected. The Academy embraces this group and gives them the love and support they need to be successful. The most important ingredient in our Academy’s success is the personal, individualized attention that we offer each one of our students.  ...