About us
What is Thrower Opportunity Program?
Thrower Opportunity Program is an alternative education placement for Vacaville Unified School District students in grades 7-12.
Students who are attending Thrower are:
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serving suspended expulsions,
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placed through the Student Attendance Review Board (SARB) for behavioral transgressions,
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or absorbed into the VUSD from another district at a “like school.”
The administration and staff at Thrower is committed to creating a safe learning environment and supporting all students in meeting their behavior, attendance, and academic goals. It is our goal to return the student to his/her school of residence as quickly as possible. Only those students who have successfully satisfied the terms of their SARB/Administrative placement will be considered for transfer to a less restrictive environment. Review meetings will be scheduled in advance when a change of placement is considered, generally at the end of a quarter or semester.
commitements
At Thrower Opportunity Program, we believe in the team approach. Parents, students, staff, and administration all make up the team. As a team, we all have responsibilities and commitments to the students. Below is our commitment to your student and what we ask of you and your student in return.
Administrative Commitment
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Support all students in their efforts to complete their personal contracts.
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Respond to student behaviors in a fair and corrective manner.
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Respond to parent contact within 24 hours of initial contact.
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Develop positive relationships with students and families.
Staff Commitment
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Implement effective instructional programs which attempt to engage students in the learning process.
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Encourage positive teacher-student relationships.
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Provide an environment that employs successful classroom management strategies.
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Employ positive reinforcement techniques to promote daily attendance, improved behavior, and academic success.
Parent Commitment
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Ensure that your child attends class daily and on time.
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Partner with the school staff in correcting inappropriate behavior.
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Support positive student achievement
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Communicate with school when student is absent and if any contact information changes.
Student Commitment
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To attend school on a regular basis and be on time.
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Learn to the best of your ability and complete academic work as assigned.
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To show respect when dealing with all staff and peers.
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Obey all school rules as well as state and federal laws.
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Dress appropriately for school.
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To be accountable for one’s own actions.