Twain
Twain High School, a fully accredited high school with five campuses in the San Diego Unified District, is an alternative program to assist students to meet their graduation requirements.
Volunteers partner with this alternative high school in the San Diego Unified School District which includes one main campus and satellite campuses located at five comprehensive high schools. Volunteers encourage students through incentive awards and mentorships. Each year, eligible students receive a scholarship to attend a local community college.
Twain’s Mission Statement is: Within a small, supportive, and flexible learning environment, students engage in the development of higher-level thinking skills while becoming responsible citizens and preparing for careers and higher education.
The programs at Twain feature smaller class sizes and individualized programs and are designed to prepare students with the skills necessary for success. Students can graduate with a high school diploma or return to their comprehensive high schools to graduate.
At the end of each school quarter, two or three committee members go to each school to recognize academic achievement. Students who have achieved high grade point averages for the grading period receive a certificate acknowledging their achievement and are treated to a pizza party. In the spring, Twain students who are graduating can apply for the one of our scholarships ranging between $1000 and $2200 to attend one of San Diego’s community colleges. This year ten students were awarded scholarships and are currently attending a community college.