IS COAST HIGH SCHOOL A CONTINUATION SCHOOL?

• No. Coast High School is an innovative college prep alternative school of choice that offers a UC/CSU A-G and NCAA approved curriculum.
• Students voluntarily enroll for many different reasons, primarily for the freedom of flexible scheduling, personalized learning appointments, and the benefit of focusing on 1-2 courses at a time instead of 6 courses at a time. Coast High School courses are comparable in length, content, and rigor to traditional schools. 

IS COAST AN ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL?

• Coast High School is a hybrid model of high school. This means there are both in person and online elements. This means you get the best of both worlds in regard to your learning - both in person and online. 
• Students have flexible scheduling options and attend in person Learning Appointments with their teachers during the week. They also work online through our online learning platform Edgenuity. 
• Students enjoy focusing on 1-2 courses at a time instead of 6 courses while still having the opportunity to complete the same amount of credits as in a traditional school setting.
• Coast students benefit from personalized learning and support where they meet with teachers 1:1 by Learning Appointment instead of 1:Many in a large traditional school setting.

DOES COAST OFFER COLLEGE CREDIT / DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES?

• Yes. Coast students have access to college credit / dual enrollment courses. Notify your guidance specialist if you are interested in enrolling.

IS COAST HIGH SCHOOL A CHARTER SCHOOL?

• No. Coast High School is a tuition-free public school and belongs to the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

DOES COAST HIGH SCHOOL COST TUITION MONEY?

• No. Coast High School is a tuition-free public school provided by the Huntington Beach Union High School District.

HOW WILL MY TRANSCRIPT READ IF I ATTEND COAST HIGH SCHOOL?

• Your transcript will list “Coast High School” as your school for the time you attend Coast, as it would for any other school you attend. Coast High School courses are comparable in length, content, and rigor to traditional schools.

WHAT DIFFERENTIATES COAST HIGH SCHOOL FROM A TRADITIONAL SCHOOL?

• Flexible Scheduling
• Personalized Learning (1:1 with your Teacher vs. 1:Many in a large school setting)
• In person Learning Appointments 
• Focus on 1-2 courses at a time (vs. 6 courses at a time)
• Dynamic Progress Reporting - always know how you are doing
• Edgenuity Online Learning Platform
• 1:1 Device School
• Smaller School
• Multiple graduation pathways: 2 year college, 4 year college, custom pathway options
• College style schedule prepares students for the college experience

IS COAST A 1:1 DEVICE SCHOOL?

• Yes, Coast is a 1:1 device school which means that every student has their own school issued chromebook to use as a learning tool.
  

• Yes, Coast can help eligible students get a work permit. We also offer a Work Experience course where students who work can receive transcript credit for their work. 

DOES COAST HIGH SCHOOL OFFER CREDIT RECOVERY?

• It depends on the degree of credit recovery needed - which we can help you assess. 
• If a student fails a course, it is possible to make up some courses through Coast, much like if you were to fail a course at a traditional high school and retake the course(s).
• Coast courses are designed primarily for original credit. Valley Vista High School, the district’s continuation high school, is designed for larger scale credit recovery. There are also credit recovery courses available through the traditional school sites.

IS A DIPLOMA FROM COAST HIGH SCHOOL THE SAME AS A DIPLOMA FROM A TRADITIONAL HIGH SCHOOL?

• Yes. Coast is WASC accredited. The curriculum is UC/CSU A-G and NCAA approved.

WILL MY STUDENT MISS THE "HIGH SCHOOL EXPERIENCE?"

• "The high school experience” is different for each student and is not a “one size fits all.” Many students flourish in and prefer a smaller school with flexible scheduling, and prefer to design their own free time activities and passions outside of school.
• Coast High School students in good standing are still eligible to attend home school dances (with signed permission slip) and performing arts events, as well as spectate at sporting events.

CAN MY STUDENT ATTEND COAST HIGH SCHOOL AND STILL PARTICIPATE IN APA (ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS)?

• Yes. APA is a district-wide program and students from Coast are therefore eligible for APA since Coast is a high school in the HBUHSD.

IS MY STUDENT ELIGIBLE TO COMPETE IN CIF SPORTS WHILE ENROLLED AT COAST HIGH SCHOOL?

• Not at this time. However, Coast students can still participate in non-CIF or club sports such as Surf, Equestrian, Ice Hockey, etc.
• Students can participate in recreational and/or community sports.
• Professional and amateur athletes find the Coast model works well especially for traveling purposes.
• Many students prefer the flexible scheduling Coast provides, and prefer to design their own free time activities and passions outside of school.

WHAT STUDENTS ATTEND COAST HIGH SCHOOL?

• In general, every school has every type of student. Coast students can range from professional models, actresses, actors, and pro athletes to gifted students or students who simply prefer a smaller school, the freedom of flexible scheduling, personalized learning appointments, and/or focusing on 1-2 courses at a time instead of 6.
• Everyone has a different learning style; students who succeed at Coast tend to have an independent learning style and enjoy personalized learning through flexible scheduling and 1:1 in person Learning Appointments with their teachers. 

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF ATTENDING COAST HIGH SCHOOL?

• Flexible Scheduling Options
• Personalized Learning by Appointment (1:1 with Teacher vs 1:Many in a large school setting)
• Hybrid model of school - both in person and online elements
• Focus on 1-2 courses at a time (vs. 6 courses at a time)
• Dynamic Progress Reporting - always know how you are doing
• 1:1 Device School
• Edgenuity Online Learning Platform
• NCAA Approved Courses
• UC/CSU A-G Approved Courses
• Eligible to attend home school dances, performing arts events, and spectate at sporting events for students in good standing
• Multiple graduation pathways: 2 year college, 4 year college, and custom pathway options
• Fully accredited high school diploma
• Smaller school
• College style schedule prepares students for the college experience