“Join us for free as we present a cultivating important seminar on Women’s History Month. Our guest speakers will cover topics such as: Trauma Informed Care Practices, Health and Wellness, Immigration Law, College and Career (CTE), and Navigating College. Our guest speakers: Evelyn Hahn Esq. Iman Taylor Dr. Amy Lansing Mishua Thomas Debra Dibiase See The Story
All SIATech Schools Resume Virtually While our in-person school sites don’t currently have a return date, this is a great time to continue your coursework online and graduate! Classes are online and teachers are available to help! Learn more at link.siatech.org/stayconnected SIATech is currently enrolling new students. If you are a new student and would like See The Story
SIATech kicked off its partnership with Movement BE, an organization that facilitates creative storytelling of students, with its first workshop on July 7. This “I Am” workshop empowered SIATech students to reflect on their past and current experiences to construct their own personal narratives. The students shared their poetry by posting them to an app See The Story
SIATech’s Superintendent, Dr. Linda Dawson, congratulation message for the graduating class of 2020. SIATech held its first virtual graduation on June 4, 2020. Teachers and staff shared some words of encouragement during these difficult times of racism and inequalities. Dr. Dawson says “Enjoy this moment but don’t stop here. Continue to create the future you See The Story
California state senator, Maria Elena Durazo, congratulates SIATech high school graduates. On June 4, 2020 SIATech held it’s first virtual graduation where students were able to receive their high school diplomas. She goes on and speaks about the coronavirus pandemic, and recent events of racism and inequalities. Like many others who have come to play See The Story
Senator Ben Hueso congratulates SIATech High School graduates at the first virtual graduation on June 4, 2020. Ben also speaks about how he was able to overcome obstacles growing up in Logan Heights. He says “my life was not defined by statistics and never let anyone predict my future. I made my own future.” His See The Story
SIATech is pleased to announce Dr. Terrance Mims as the new Superintendent / Chief Education Officer of SIATech as of July 1, 2020. Dr. Mims brings more than 25 years of experience in public education and business management to the organization. Dr. Mims replaces Dr. Linda Dawson who led SIATech in this capacity since 2004 See The Story
Your SIATech teachers are moved by the deaths of George Floyd and others, and stand by your side. The peaceful protests around the world and in communities are sending a powerful message for change. We hear you, we see you, and we love you. We remain committed to supporting and serving you through these turbulent See The Story
All SIATech campuses have transitioned to distance/remote learning that allows staff and students to earn credits and work from home. SIATech Still Serving Students! While our schools don’t have a formal return date scheduled, this is a great time to continue your coursework and graduate! Classes are online and teachers are available to help! Learn See The Story
ECIS at the El Centro Mardi Gras Light Parade & Street Festival. SIATech El Centro Independent Study is part of a network of California charter high schools focused on helping 16-24 year old students get back in school and back on track to graduation. There is no tuition or fees to attend and students earn See The Story
Bravo and Congrats! Join SIATech Boyle Heights and Pico-Union to celebrate the graduates on this impressive achievement. Congratulations on your graduation and best wishes for your next adventure! Thursday, February 20, 2020 SIATech Academy South 2019 Graduates
Several SIATech North County students participated in this year’s holiday celebration which included creating and decorating gingerbread houses, gingerbread men, and cookies. This was a fun activity for students and raised their spirits before the well deserved Christmas break. Enjoy the Holidays! SIATech North County Independent Study is part of a network of California charter See The Story
To Our Wonderful SIATech Staff (Site-based and Central Office): Happy November! We are living in chaotic times! Our political discourse and the resulting polarization in our society brings into sharp focus the importance of re-committing to providing a quality pathway out of poverty for our most fragile youth. You do this each day… A quality See The Story
By Bill Moseley It is not often that a student is anxious to complete a science project, however with our innovative science classes there are many ways to learn the standards-based concepts and students are able to choose projects aligned with their interests and goals. Recently, SIATech Perris high school student Shira Parker dissected an See The Story
By Andy Knuth The school year is officially underway and many SIATech Pico-Union high school students received 80% or more attendance for Learning Period 1. The school had a celebration of hard work and effort. The instructional team and students created a collage of motivation quotes for each other! SIATech Pico-Union has recognized students with See The Story
I like working at my own pace
Mr. Leif is a really good teacher
I am motivated to do homework
Patti started with SIATech North County Independent Study High School in September 2019 after being out of school for a few months. Patti let us know she wasn’t getting the best grades at her previous high school. The school told her she was far behind and that she needed to transfer to the continuation high See The Story
By Dylan Besk When SIATech South Sacramento faculty members arrived on site one morning in early October, there was an broken down wheelchair abandoned in the back parking lot. Overhearing a faculty conversation about potentially breaking down the wheelchair into its component parts for projects got student Sid Tavera’s mental gears turning. Unbeknownst to faculty See The Story
It’s not Thanksgiving yet, but at SIATech North County Independent Study, staff is already thinking about how to better support their students and their families. At the end of last school year, NCIS partnered with Feeding San Diego, and now thanks to a generous donation from the Oceanside Home Depot (Vista Way), the site has See The Story
