Benchmark Young Adult School
The Benchmark Young Adult School curriculum is fully accredited by the National Private Schools Association Group (NPSAG.) Benchmark holds a Private School Affidavit through the State of California and provides a broad curriculum of educational opportunities, including high school, college, vocational education and occupational programs.
Our on-site Education Department hosts a resource center, monitored internet access, a comprehensive tutoring and study skills program, assistance with college placement and testing, curriculum guidance and career testing.
Benchmark Young Adult School offers academic classes such as:
- Careers in English
- Economics
- Electives: Cooking & Fitness
- English
- Government: American Government, US History, World History, Art, Life Science, Earth Science, Physical Science
- Health
- Math: Algebra, Geometry, Consumer Math
High School Program
Benchmark Young Adult School has formed an educational alliance with Redlands Adult High School (RAS). The flexible curriculum allows students to obtain their high school diploma (and/or GED) concurrently within the structure of Benchmark’s emotional growth and independent living curriculum.
College Program
Many students attend both high school and college courses simultaneously. Students can register for classes at two local area community colleges, San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC) or Crafton Hills College (CHC) and at California Regional Occupational Programs. In addition, upper level students can register at California State University and University of California extension courses. Students can obtain their general education requirements, in addition to their elective and/or certificate course work.
The high school, colleges and universities are fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), thus most credits earned are transferable to other schools and universities in the country.
College students can register for classes offered within a full spectrum of instructional programs, such as: Business & Information Technology, Criminal Justice, Health Science, Humanities, Art, Math, Science, Social Science & Human Development, Technical and Transportation. In addition, these local schools offer student elective and/or certificate choices such as: Astronomy, Automotive, Crime Scene Investigation, Culinary Arts, Drug and Alcohol Counseling, Child Development, Emergency Medical Technician, Oceanography, Paramedic/Fire Technician, A+/Cisco Networking Certification. They also offer courses on Radio, Television, Film and Speech. SBVC has a public access radio and television station where students learn and work on-site.
Vocational Education
California's Regional Occupational Program (ROP) is also fully accredited by the WASC and offers students vocational training and certification through programs such as: Certified Nursing Assistant, Career Transition Program, Computer Technician, Medical Billing Clerk and Veterinary Assistant. In addition, upper level students have the option of pursuing programs such as: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) and Licensed Cosmetology. The Regional Occupational Program is an excellent way for students to focus their on their career goals and obtain additional job skills.
Contact us if you'd like more information on our education programs.
For additional information about programs offered at Crafton Hills College, please visit their web site at http://www.craftonhills.edu/.
For additional information about programs offered at San Bernardino Valley College, please visit their web site at http://www.valleycollege.edu/index.php.
