W.C. Carle' Continuation High School

Founded in 1978, Carle' Continuation High School has deep roots in Lake County. As a continuation school, Carle' educates students who are between the ages of 16 – 18 years of age and predominantly in grades 10-12. Because our official school day ends at 1:30, students are able to work after school or help out at home. Many students choose to stay and get extra help, work on a media project or play music.

Preparing students for the next step is an important component of Carle'. Many students who come from generational poverty feel that graduating high school is the final goal. We work to change that concept by encouraging students to enroll at Woodland Community College or a trade school, enter the military or the work- force. Carle' graduates leave the school with a plan for the future. The senior portfolio allows students to explore career options and to outline the steps required to reach their goals.

Many Carle' graduates are successfully employed throughout Lake County in professional positions at banks, accounting firms, doctors and dentist's offices, local markets, and with contractors. Carle' is one of a handful of schools to receive the "Model School" designation from the State of California three times. The one-on -one attention and family atmosphere makes this a unique and wonderful place to learn.

Carle' is Many Schools in One

• A continuation school for students 16 to 18 years of age who wish to finish high school.
• An alternative school for students who, for some reason, did not find success or satisfaction in the traditional high school.
• A school-to-career program which provides training and counseling towards each individual student's vocational goals.

School Accountability Report Card

Bell Schedule

The mission of Carle’ High School is to provide an alternative educational setting that allows students to take charge of their own education, establish a post high school plan, and become contributing members of society.

Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year. I am happy to be joining the Alternative Education Team as the Principal of Blue Heron Opportunity School, Carle' Continuation School, Highlands Academy Community Day School and Lewis Independent Study School. Alternative Education has a special place in my heart as I struggled in traditional school. Our students benefit from a system that offers a variety of placements to meet their specific needs.

At Blue Heron we provide a small class size with intensive academic and social/emotional supports. Students are provided work at their academic level. They meet with staff members to track their progress in earning credits on a regular basis. Student placement is reviewed by a team of educators several times a year. Our goal is to provide a supportive and nurturing environment to help our students reach their highest potential and return to a comprehensive High School.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions, concerns or suggestions.

Tara Bianchi
Alt Ed Principal
(707) 701-0288
tara.bianchi@konoctiusd.org