In order to meet the educational needs of the population we serve, Wind and the Twin Rivers Unified School District’s Community Collaborative Charter School started an on-site classroom to offer school to Wind kids. The school is fully accredited, adheres to all district and state standards, and is taught by a credentialed teacher. It is similar to an old-fashioned one room school house, with students of different ages and educational levels learning together under one roof.
The school operates year-round from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm daily. Students receive more individual attention than what is possible in traditional school programs. While students can graduate with a high school diploma, the focus is to get them back on track, catch up on credits and successfully transfer them back to their public school.
Last year we had over 75 students go through the Wind school program. Some attended for just a few weeks, others for over a year. The school mixes academics with physical education, life skills (cooking class), journalism and social support. This year with the assistance of the Sacramento Metropolitan Arts Commission, Wind is able to provide three after school programs in visual arts, drama and dance. In addition to the after school programs, Wind is also able to bring in guest artists for workshops. All of these activities provide tools to alter lives and assist youth to believe that life’s direction can change. Recently, Wind began to have poetry writing workshops and a recording studio on site.
To get involved, stop by the Wind Youth Center for information. You do not have to be enrolled in the Wind school to participate in the activities.
