Instructional Program

North Coast provides an individualized program and an opportunity for students to experience academic success. Short-term independent study goals are emphasized within the positive, supportive, and flexible program.

Upon registration at North Coast, the student and teacher work together to develop a plan that will best meet the student's needs. Students are then responsible for meeting the requirements of assigned classes and for attending school at least three days per week (unless otherwise approved upon enrollment) for testing and assessment purposes. All students are required to study independently for a minimum of thirty hours each week. Students who wish to attend school more often than the three-days-per-week requirement are welcome to do so. Teachers are available to assist students, to administer tests, and to assign new classes each school day from 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Students are usually enrolled in two classes at a time, allowing full effort to be focused on those two classes. Consequently, classes should be completed at a faster rate than the regular semester format. Students who wish to stay on pace with the traditional high schools should complete two classes every two months, including summer. Students who are behind and trying to make up credits should increase their pace accordingly.