If you have additional questions, please contact your local center or complete this form and a Student Relations Specialist will contact you shortly.
Otherwise, please reference our FAQ:
Charter schools are publicly funded schools operating independently of local public school systems, but are usually sponsored by an existing public school Board of Education. Charter schools must be non-sectarian and cannot charge tuition or discriminate by residency, race, religion, or economic status. Charter school staff and teachers are typically allowed more room for innovation in curriculum design and teaching methodology. This freedom is afforded to charter schools in return for greater accountability in student achievement.
Yes! OFY is completely FREE for students. There is no tuition or fees of any kind.
Click here to fill out the Transcript Request Form. For transcript questions, please call the Student Records Department at 626-214-2491.
OFY teachers award grades based on his/her professional judgment of a student’s work quality, using the following guidelines:
A Superior achievement
B Above average achievement
C Average achievement
OFY does not award grades below a C. Students who do not demonstrate subject mastery will receive additional coaching and support from their teacher and may choose to re-do their work as many times as necessary until, at least, a C grade standard has been achieved.
Mental health services are available at every OFY school site. Students or parents/guardians may access mental health services, including but not limited to crisis intervention and counseling, by contacting the assistant principal to initiate the referral process.
To be eligible for graduation, OFY students must successfully complete 220 credits in specific courses/disciplines, and complete 10 hours of community service. To view course requirements, please see the Student Handbook.
Yes. As a mostly independent study program, OFY allows young parents more time with their family. Teacher appointments are flexible and can be adjusted to accommodate for doctor’s appointments and other needs.
Absolutely! Students frequently come to OFY to get caught up on credits before returning to their original school to graduate on time with their peers.
No. Charter school students may not be enrolled in an equivalent degree granting program, but may be enrolled in community college, adult school, or in ROP for courses not offered by OFY.
Options For Youth accepts any student who meets all three of these requirements:
(1) is between the ages of 14-24
(2) is not enrolled in an equivalent educational program, eg. another public high school
(3) resides within the county or a contiguous county of the OFY location’s chartering school district
Not all students thrive in traditional education environments. Though traditional school districts also have passionate and caring staff, they don’t always have the time or resources they need to work with every student. OFY is available as an alternative solution where students get more personalized support and work at a pace and schedule that best suits them.
Any given school is not a perfect fit for every student. Options For Youth offers more flexibility, independence, and direct personalized support than traditional schools. If you have fallen behind on credits, are looking to get ahead, or feel uncomfortable in traditional school settings, OFY may be the right fit for you.
Yes! OFY Alumni will tell you that OFY’s blended, mostly independent-study structure prepared them for the personal and academic rigor required to succeed in college. OFY also proudly offers A-G approved courses for students who are considering UC and CSU schools, as well as support from on-site Student Advisors and various college readiness programs like CREW, a free college prep and scholarship program dedicated to preparing students for success in college.
Yes. Options For Youth is a WASC and AdvancEd accredited public school approved by the California State Board of Education and meets or exceeds all high school graduation requirements.
Yes, OFY is happy to offer students many traditional high school activities including prom, pep rallies, student leadership, talent shows, community service opportunities, and more.
Yes. Though dependent on location, most OFY centers offer basketball, volleyball, softball, soccer, and passing league football programs to 9-12th grade students. Bowling and cheerleading, among others, are also available at some centers. Click here to learn more about OFY sports.
Students are required to meet with their teachers at least twice per week for one hour each visit and may be required to attend additional appointments and/or small group classes if more help is needed in core subjects. Students are welcome to stay at their center, work longer than their required appointment time, and take advantage of OFY’s many on-site resources any time they like.
Many of our school sites are Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act (WIOA) partners. These partnerships provide invaluable opportunities for students to prepare for college and careers. Workforce education and skill-building is interwoven throughout the student’s educational experience. Career interests are identified and fostered from enrollment to graduation, ensuring all students leave with the prerequisite skills and a personalized plan that will help them succeed in today’s economy.
