Flexible Options for Bay Area Independent Study and Home-School Students

PLEASE NOTE:

Part-Time Programs and Homeschool options are full for the fall 2020 semester. We are accepting applications for the 2020 – 2021 school year. Click here to schedule a virtual tour or here to email our Admissions Director.

Two unique on-campus programs for Independent Study and Home-School students who want to:

• Augment their learning plan with on-campus academic or elective classes in a supportive community environment
• Participate in small classes (3-10 students) taught by experienced staff that tailors instruction to individual student needs
• Prepare to make a successful transition from individual learning to the college class environment
• Experience classroom learning without enrolling in large, impersonal high schools

Both programs offer:

• On-campus experience
• Social interaction with a diverse group of teens from around the Bay Area
• A unique learning environment with support and structure
• Meaningful adult relationships in a group and individual settings with teachers, mentors, counselors, and tutors
• A small, safe, accepting community
• Weekly individual Resource, Exploration, and Support (RES) with a masters/post-masters level counselor
• Great field trips

1.) The Elective Class Option:

WHAT IS it?

• A part-time offering (two days) of elective classes held on the Holden campus

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Independent study and homeschool students who want to add flexible non-academic courses to their transcripts
• SAMPLE COURSE SUBJECTS: Art, Music, Film, Cooking, Hiking, Yoga, and similar elective subjects

FEES
$900 per month

2.) The Academic Class Option:

WHAT IS IT?

• A program of two or more academic classes offered on the Holden campus

WHO IS IT FOR?

• Independent study or home school students who want to take traditional academic classes in a supportive campus environment
• SAMPLE COURSE SUBJECTS: Mathematics, Sciences, History, English, and similar academic subjects

FEES
Begins at $953 per month

Next Steps?

• Contact Holden by phone 925.254.0199 or complete the “Contact Us” form located on this page.
• One of the best ways to see if Holden is a fit for your family is by scheduling a tour. Tours are conducted during school days/hours. Limit 2 families per tour.