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Discovery Challenge Academy

Agency: SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY OFFICE OF EDUCATION (SJCOE)

  • Description: Provides an alternative residential educational program for High School dropouts to help catch up on their High School credits or earn their High School Diploma. Includes 22-week residential program followed by a 12-month post-residential program. Partnerships with California National Guard.

    Once accepted into the program, students are introduced to the military structure, participate in team-building activities, practice making healthy choices, attend school daily, gain organizational and study skills, participate in a wide range of extra-curricular activities, and receive the support to turn their lives around. Students can earn 60 high school credits.

    Volunteers needed to mentor students.

    • Phone:

    Email: admissions@iamdiscovery.org
    Website: discoverychallengeacademy.com

    Program Hours

  • Hours: Call for hours of operation

    • Location(s)

    Discovery Challenge Academy - East Roth Road

    • Accessibility: Potential limitations to access – call for information
    • Address: 700 East Roth Road, Lathrop, CA 95330

    Program Delivery

    • Eligibility: Must meet all criteria to be a student:
      *Must be between 16-18 years of age
      *Legal resident of the US and California
      *At-risk of dropping out of high school or not enough school credits
      *Free of all felony charges and no pending court proceedings

      To be a Mentor:
      *Must be 25 years of age or older
      *Employed, in school, or retired
      *Have a valid Driver License and Insurance
      *Pass background check
    • Languages: English
    • Application Process: Telephone call or apply online at www.discoverychallengeacademy.com
    • Program Fees: Free
    • Required Documents: Call for information

      • Service Area

    • Defined Coverage Area: San Joaquin County