FAQ and Program Overview

1. Curriculum and Course Offerings

Arete partners with several high-quality curriculum providers. Courses are A-G approved and aligned with WASC standards.

Platform	Course Offerings	Support Available
UC Scout	A-G approved online courses, AP, Electives	UC Scout Help Desk, Open Resource Hours
Edynamic Learning	A-G courses, AP courses, Electives	Internal messaging, Open Resource Hours

Platform	Course Offerings	Support Available
Community College	A-G courses, College-level electives	College counselors, Online registration support

Platform	Course Offerings	Support Available
Bright Thinker	A-G courses, limited AP offerings	Weekly check-ins, on-campus support

Note:

Students must be performing at grade level to enroll in Bright Thinker’s hands-on curriculum.
All Bright Thinker assessments must be taken on-campus in a proctored setting.

For more info, see Student Support and Optional Resource Hours.

2. Home School/Hybrid Program

Students can customize their learning using A-G approved curriculum approved by Arete.

At-Home Delivery: Online or blended (online + hands-on) instruction completed at home.
Hybrid Learning: Attend the Resource Center up to 2 mornings/week for teacher support.
Concurrent Enrollment: Either model may be combined with community college classes.

Every 20 days, parents, students, and the Educational Advisor meet to review progress and collect work samples.

3. Graduation, Support, and FAQs

Arete Resource Center - FAQ

Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 AM – 1 PM
Includes academic support, study space, coursework completion, and select electives

Free for regular Resource Center attendance
Tuesday elective courses (TBD) 10am and 11am require a fee (charged through student funding)

Personalized lessons with credentialed staff
Flexible schedule for internships, volunteer work, jobs, or expert collaborations
Emphasis on real-world experiences, career readiness, and college prep