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Wilson Creek Jr./Sr. High School operates both regular and special education programs for 66 boys, ages 12-18, who are residents of Trinity•Yucaipa. Wilson Creek is a nonpublic school, certified by the California State Department of Education Nonpublic Schools and Agencies Unit. Wilson Creek Jr./Sr. High School, a division of Advanced Education Services, is under contract with the Yucaipa/Calimesa Joint Unified School District and selected educational agencies.
Wilson Creek's staff-to-student ratio for adults who work directly with children is 1 adult to every 4 students. Average class size is 13. The overall ratio of adults to students is 1:3. Our students participate in a full academic load which includes the following course load during their period, 360-minute day (7:40 am - 2: 10 pm).
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English: I, II, III, IV
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Math: Skills, Math A/B, Algebra I & II, Geometry, Trigonometry.
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Science: Earth, Life, Biology (Laboratory Science)
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Social Studies: World Geography, World History, US History, US Government, Economics.
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Computer Literacy
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Drivers Education
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Health
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Physical Education
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Vocational Education: Life Skills, Diversified Occupations, Computer Operations, Video Editing, Video Graphics.
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Electives: Visual Arts, Music Appreciation, Art Appreciation and Media Aide.
Historically, Wilson Creek students experience from two to four grade levels growth in mathematics for every year of instruction. They generally gain two months in reading test scores for every month at Wilson Creek. Currently
84% of the student body carries a B or better Grade Point Average (GPA).
There are two special gifts to give to children - roots and wings.
Included in our 8 period day are three Direct Instructional Mathematics, Writing
and Reading classes. Students are assessed for need and placed accordingly. They must master skills before moving onto the next level. Assisting
our students to improve Reading,
Writing, and Mathematic skills.
Part of our Physical Educational program is CIF basketball, baseball, and
football. Students learn sportsmanship and responsibility. They must maintain high behavior scores and at least a C average in their academics to be a team member.
Students at Wilson Creek go on several classroom outings throughout the year.
Extended learning adventures include events such as the Living Desert in Palm
Desert, the Riverside Playhouse in Riverside, the Pacific Aquarium in Long Beach,
the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles, the International House of Blues at
Disneyland, the Museum of Science and Industry, the Los Angeles Museum, the LA
County Fair and the LA County Zoo all in Los Angeles.
This year our 7th grade students participated in a national writing
contest entitled "Do The Write Thing". One of our
students was given the honor to visit Washington D.C. as a winner
of the contest. He was able to present his writing to the Library of
Congress.
At
Christmas, selected students performed a Christmas variety show and
presented hand made gifts to some of our senior citizens in
Yucaipa. Students and staff also participated in fundraising
activities such as an annual Teddy Bear, NASCAR races and Trinity
Celebrity Golf tournaments.
We are committed to the maximum
development of each individual and will provide the best possible
education to empower each student to function in a productive and
positive way in society. Wilson
Creek Jr./Sr. High School Accountability Report Card 2004-2005 Updated:
08/06 |
