MISSION
STATEMENT
It is the mission of
Educational
Partnership
High School
to provide a flexible and challenging environment that encourages all
students to strive for academic excellence, become responsible citizens,
prepare for the workplace of the future, and become independent learners.
WHAT IS
EDUCATIONAL PARTNERSHIP HIGH SCHOOL?
Educational
Partnership High School is an alternative education high school specializing
in independent study. Its existence is the
result of a cooperative effort between Ultimate Resources, Inc., and the
Long Beach Unified School District. If you have left or
are considering leaving high school before graduation, Educational
Partnership High School (EPHS) is an alternative for you. You can
enroll in EPHS if you are between 14 and 18 years old. To remain in
the program, you must meet the expected grade and attendance
requirements. If you are starting EPHS as an 18-year-old, you must
have been continuously enrolled in school, and if necessary, you may
continue until age 21. EPHS allows students to stretch their
high school education over more than a four-year period of time.
EPHS offers a number
of learning activities, which you complete at home each week. These
learning activities are intended to improve reading, writing, computing,
and critical thinking -- important skills you need to be
successful in life. Participation in EPHS is voluntary and you have
the option to apply for a transfer to a Long Beach Unified School
District (LBUSD) comprehensive high school at the beginning of each semester.
You, your parent or
guardian, and your EPHS teacher form a close partnership to ensure your
success. Your teacher designs an individualized program based on
LBUSD graduation requirements and your own unique needs. You may
choose to earn sufficient credits to return to a traditional high
school, or you may decide to graduate from EPHS. Your teacher will
help you decide which option is better.
In order to receive
a high school diploma from EPHS, you must earn 220 credits, complete 40
hours of Service Learning, and pass both portions of the
California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE). EPHS courses meet
high school graduation requirements, but will not qualify you for direct
admission to a four-year university. After graduating from EPHS, you
may enroll at a community college and pursue your college education,
including future transfer to a four-year university. Many EPHS
graduates have gone on to attend community college and transferred to four-year universities.
