If you are significantly credit deficient or traditional high school isn't working well for you, it may be a good idea to consider alternate options. Please talk to your counselor if you are interested. 

Alternate District/SJCOE Schools: 

• Independence High (Independent Study Program)
• ONE School
• Venture Academy (Modified Attendance/Home Study Options)
• Plaza Robles (16+ or 11th/12th)
• San Joaquin Building Futures Academy (16+)
• Come Back Kids (CBK) (18+)
• Lodi Adult School (18+)
• Stockton School for Adults (18+)

Schools with Digital Learning Options: 

• Lodi Digital Academy
• Independence High
• Valley Robotics Academy

Alternate Programs: 

• Job Corps (16+)
  • Earn Job Training while Earning Your Diploma
  • Residential Program in Sacramento
• CA Conservation Corps (18+)
  • Earn Your Diploma while Working for CCC

Testing Options:

• CA High School Proficiency Exam (16+)
  • Must complete 10th grade, pass exam, and have parent permission to stop attending school
• High School Equivalency Test (18+)
• GED Exam (18+ or Post-HS)

Special Education Continuation Programs:

• 5th Year at Bear Creek
• Project Connect (RSP)
• Beyond Essentials (SDC)

Speak to your Case Carrier and/or Counselor for more information.

Summer School is offered each year to all grade levels. Students can take one or two semesters each summer for either Credit Recovery or Credit Advancement. 

For current seniors who are credit deficient, summer classes are available to help you earn the credits you need to be a summer grad.

APEX is also available to students any grade level who are 20 or more credits deficient. Priority will be given by grade level and number of credits deficient. 

Registration for Summer 2024 will be open in Spring 2024. Please see our Summer School page at that time, for more details.

You can earn elective credits (for credit recovery or advancement) by taking any Delta Early Start or Dual Enrollment Class. Typically, ten credits are earned per semester class. See our Delta page for more information. 

You may also be able to take a class through Independence High School while remaining enrolled at Bear Creek. Please talk to your counselor if you are interested in this option. 

There are many online providers that provide classes for a fee. Find out more here. These classes can be used for credit recovery, grade recovery, or advancement/enrichment.