Our Programs
The Alta-1 program offers a unique and individualised approach to the growth and education of young people.
Individual learning pathways are created to support the uniqueness of each student’s future choices.
Alternative High School Programs
ConnectEd
Supported by online resources, ConnectEd offers both Middle and Senior School pathways to students who for a variety of reasons, such as experiencing severe anxiety and depression, are unable to attend traditional campus settings. These students may be housebound and need an alternative to mainstream education that allows them to learn in a safe environment and help them on their journey to re-engage back into the community.
ConnectEd delivers a combination of online and workbook based curriculum, with weekly classroom contact and one-on-one home visits from a Chaplain.
Campus
Alta-1’s campus classes take place in locations where students are placed in a supportive and more informal learning environment. With plenty of space, the smaller classroom dynamic has proven to be very helpful for students who may struggle in social situations. The campus program is relational and light-hearted, with sporting activities often introduced as a way to teach students to learn to interact with their peers in a new way.
Alta-1 offers two campus pathways: Senior School, and in some locations, Middle School. The Middle School curriculum is organised around thematic integrated learning programs. The Middle School emphasises literacy and numeracy development, whilst incorporating cross-curricular learning activities designed to meet requirements of state and national curriculum. The Senior School curriculum is structured to enable students to access further learning through TAFE or other tertiary institutions.
The program is designed to assist students to make positive changes in their lives, and to encourage self-transformation. Completion of the Year 11 and Year 12 curriculum provides a recognised Certificate of Education.
Vocational Education Training (VET)
The VET pathway at Alta-1 offers practical education and workplace learning experiences that assist students in developing skills, knowledge and attitudes which set them up for success after leaving school. This is achieved with the guidance of qualified educational staff who provide a strong community of support and feedback that prepares students for life in a working environment. Alta-1 provides students with flexible and individual VET learning pathways that offer opportunities to undertake nationally recognised certificate courses and select work placements, whilst remaining enrolled on campus, that suit their interests and future career aspirations.
Alta-1 partners with quality registered training organisations (RTOs) which allow certificate courses to be completed within the College and also through external providers such as TAFE and private RTO’s. Qualifications delivered on campus and online include Certificate II in General Education for Adults as foundational literacy and numeracy skills leading onto Certificate II in Workplace Skills and Certificate III in Business. Students can also choose from a huge range of qualifications through TAFE or other recognised training providers, attending for one or two days a week through the VETDSS (VET Direct to Secondary Students) program that align with their individual learning pathways and interests. Students then attend their Alta-1 campus for the remainder of the week.
Employment based learning is also available through school based apprenticeships and traineeships in hairdressing, hospitality and retail or through approved workplace learning programs with quality workplace partnerships. These work placements consider the needs of individual students and provide environments that are both child-safe and provide optimum learning outcomes.
The Alta-1 VET program is a student-centred program that assists with planning their individual future pathways, ensures they are work-ready and provides them with options for further education.
Locations
Our programs currently operate in Western Australia and Queensland. Visit our locations page to find out more.
Partners and community supporters
It takes a community to make a difference. At Alta-1 we are strong believers in collaboration and partnerships to create an environment for our students to flourish. Below a just small selection of those who choose to contribute to the work with do.
