Los Rios Rock School

California Online Public Schools has run tuition-free, WASC-accredited online public schools for students in TK through 12th grade since 2004. Our office on Valle Road in San Juan Capistrano serves families in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and Ventura counties, and more than 400 credentialed teachers work across our schools. Students learn through online courses supported by daily LiveClass sessions with their teachers, and high schoolers can take electives along with online health and P.E. We serve English learners in every grade through grade-level EL coordinators, and we offer clubs, field trips, college and career support, and social and emotional support. We enroll students with IEPs and 504 plans. After enrollment, our team holds an interim IEP meeting to review the student's previous IEP and determine placement in our parent-led independent study program. IEP services such as speech, occupational therapy, and physical therapy are scheduled alongside LiveClass with a special education teacher, and our special education services operate through our partnership with the El Dorado Charter SELPA.

Capistrano Virtual School is the online independent study option for grades 6 to 8 in Capistrano Unified School District. Students learn from home with credentialed teachers directing the coursework and a parent or guardian guiding each day, and families can enroll at any point in the school year. A typical day is about four hours of work, roughly one hour each in English, math, science and social studies. Lessons run through Edgenuity and mix videos, activities, assignments, quizzes and unit exams, and teachers track progress and send feedback. Grades are credit or no credit, based on completed work and monthly turn-ins. Students who want some classroom time can take up to two classes at their neighborhood CUSD middle school. Our office is in the Thornsley Education Center on Calle Perfecto in San Juan Capistrano. Families receive a weekly Surf Report newsletter and an assignment calendar, along with optional workshops, field trips and activities. Students with an IEP need IEP team approval to enroll in independent study, and our staff coordinates SST and 504 plans.

Opportunities for Learning (OFL) in San Juan Capistrano is a network of free public charter high schools dedicated to providing a flexible and personalized educational experience for students aged 12 to 20. Designed for those facing challenges such as credit deficiencies, disconnection from traditional schooling, or the need for a non-traditional learning environment, OFL focuses on meeting the unique needs of each student. The school employs a variety of instructional methodologies, including small group classes, online courses, and guided independent study, allowing students to engage with their education in ways that resonate with their individual learning styles. OFL prides itself on fostering an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds receive both academic and social-emotional support necessary for achieving their personal and educational goals. Unique offerings such as travel opportunities enhance real-world learning experiences while specialized facilities provide a tranquil setting conducive to focused study. With its commitment to low student-teacher ratios and strong family partnerships, OFL stands out as a nurturing environment where every student can thrive academically and personally.