2012-13 "Open Choice Pathway Application Important Dates:

• November 1 -  Pathway Showcase @ Galaxy Theatre 9:30 a.m.-11:10 a.m. (Outside MS) 

• November 5 - Parent Showcase @ Galaxy Theatre 5:30 p.m. (Spanish/English)

• November 6 - Rotary Career Day/Pathway Showcase @ Galaxy Theatre 9:30-11:10 a.m. (PUSD Middle Schools)

• December 7 - Friday Information Tour Sessions (two sessions: 9:00-9:45 a.m. & 12-12:45 p.m.) 

• January 11 - Friday Information Tour Sessions (two sessions: 9:00-9:45 a.m. & 12-12:45 p.m.)

• January 15 - COOL Night South @ SHS - English Flyer, Spanish Flyer

• January 18 - Application Deadline (12 p.m. noon) 

• February - Pathway Enrollment Lottery Results Mailed

The Linked Learning Approach used at our district-wide pathways transforms student’s high school experience by bringing together:

• Challenging Academics
• Technical Skills
• Work-based Learning
• Student Support

Through our Pathways (smaller learning communities), Linked Learning has become the engine to drive this high school reform.  It delivers what our high school students need:  academic preparation for college and career skills for success in the real world. Students are treated like adults and work as a team with teachers, businesses technical experts and mentors.  They study through the lens of a career theme that interests them, learning challenging academics blended with demanding technical skills, while getting real world experience.

“Pathways connect learning with students’ interests and job preparation lead to higher graduation rates increased postsecondary enrollments, higher earning potential and greater civic engagement.”

---Former California State Superintendent, Jack O’Connell

Click here to view videos of State Superintendant Tom Torlakson & Assemblymember Connie Conway