Curriculum

Master Schedule

Course Handbook

Currently the following courses are offered in a small group (class) setting:

Independent study exist for PE and Economics, as well as for certain individuals that present special circumstances.

Graduation requirements: Graduation requirements for Challenge Charter High School are the same as those for other comprehensive high schools. We require students to earn 220 credits, some of which are core credits and some are elective credits. We require at a minimum the following courses and credits:

Options for Students

Study Skills: All students in all grade levels will be enrolled in a study skills course which is designed to assist them in learning about learning, time management, how to study, how to take notes and how to be successful in school.

AVID: For students who feel ready to accept the challenge of a four year college or university, AVID is another study/college preparatory option.

Concurrent enrollment: All students who attend Challenge Charter High School have the option of being concurrently enrolled at Butte Community College, Yuba College or California State University, Chico. This means that a student can take high school courses and college courses at the same time.

Advanced Placement Courses: Currently we offer an Advanced Placement English course. In addition we are prepared to offer a variety of A.P. courses on-line.

Reading: Currently we offer three sections of a reading course which uses the computer software called: Fast For Word. Students who are struggling with reading are enrolled in this course which lasts from 4-8 weeks. Students train and work daily on a computer to improve their reading skills. At Challenge Charter High School we encounter many students who are struggling with reading. Fast For Word can help these students improve their reading skills in as little as four weeks.

ROP courses: Through Butte County Office of Education Regional Occupational Program, there are a variety of courses offered throughout the county which focus on vocational and technical skills. These courses are open to students who attend Challenge Charter High School.

Off-Site courses: Sometimes a student may wish to take a class that is offered by Oroville High School or Las Plumas High School. Through an agreement established by the Oroville Union High School District, students may enroll in courses on either campus and earn credits for that course.

Study Skills Support: Because all students enrolled in high school are required to pass the California High School Exit Exam, we are offering a variety of support classes for students who have not passed this exam. These support options include specific classes and tutoring which may be during school or after school.