Principal's Message

 

Greetings on behalf of the entire Alternative Education community.

As principal, I am honored to serve our students, families, and community in my role of preparing our students for a full and successful transition to adulthood at college, career, community and beyond.

Alternative Education students, community, and staff are committed to collaboration in authentic learning experiences. Together, we support an inclusive environment focused on relationships in order to develop skills for a global society. La Cuesta is a place of opportunity for all students to reach their highest potential as students and responsible members of our diverse community. Students, parents, faculty, and staff are vital participants in the learning process. La Cuesta has a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment where teachers have the right to teach, students have the right to learn and parents have the opportunity to participate fully. Students, parents, and staff will work together to ensure all students are successful. 

You know you are in Alt Ed when you see students in small classroom environments working closely with their instructors and peers on grade level content, participating in class discussions, attending guest speakers from local colleges, businesses or community organizations. 

Our administrative support team is committed to establishing a school environment that allows our students to flourish and grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially and to teach our FIREBIRDS how to lead the way for themselves and others. As a result, our school has been serving students in our community since the 1980s and has been recognized as a California Model Continuation School and WASC accredited. 

Great things are happening here as we boldly go forward into the 21st century! We are happy to help in creating the best learning and social experience for your student and family so please stay connected and engaged in this learning process.

In Service,

Principal Carlos V. Cohen