WODHS Columbia Basin Purpose & Mission

Purpose

WODHS Columbia Basin Classroom provides an opportunity for students 1) to complete a program leading to graduation by earning a high school diploma or GED, and a successful post-graduate career in one of four areas; college, vocational, military, or trades. 2) Provide our students with the skills to live as productive, contributing members of society. We accomplish this through innovative use of technology, broad-based curricula, diverse teaching strategies focused on students’ individual needs, occupational trade-skills community involvement, and varied authentic assessment of progress and performance. Wellpinit Columbia Basin High School embodies its purpose through our expectations of students and staff.

We believe Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, and Caring should be part of every student's educational experience. Social and emotional development is considered a part of overall instruction. Students will build awareness and skills in managing emotions, setting goals, establishing relationships, and making responsible decisions that support school and life success.

Whether it be fiscal, educational, or social-emotional, every decision is focused on the purpose of helping students achieve their graduation and post-graduation goals.

Mission

Our mission at Wellpinit Open Doors High School is to provide a place for new beginnings for all students where they can realize their full academic potential and achieve success in a learning environment designed to ensure that their academic and social-emotional needs are met.

We believe...

  • that students will experience success when providing a learning environment where educational staff, curriculum, textbooks, technology, administration, and the Job Corps community work together, supporting learning for students to meet their educational goals and plan for a successful future.

We are committed...

  • to providing a safe, nurturing, and family-like environment, serving our diverse student population’s unique educational, social, and emotional needs.

We are committed...

  • to individualizing instructional methods that accommodate each student’s needs without compromising high academic standards, leading to success in meeting their life-time goals.
Student Handbook
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    WODHS CBC @ Columbia Basin Job Corps Individualized Student Career Pathway Planning

    Each student who arrives at WODHS Columbia Basin Classroom will have begun an Individual Career Pathway Plan with Job Corps admissions staff. This plan describes the student’s realistic and attainable academic, career, and personal goals. Job Corps staff will meet with the SEA staff to determine if the student will be enrolled in the High School diploma track or the GED track. Students are provided with an orientation and enrolled in the Student Engagement Academy.

    The student’s first Case Management meeting will take place with both their Case Manager and the certified teacher, if they are special ed, the special education instructor will meet with them as well. They will work to help each student take their long term goals of GED or High School diploma and create an individual High School and Beyond Plan (this can also be their transition plan for those students in Sped) to ensure they are on track to meet their goals based on their specific background and situation. The Case Manager will remain in contact with the student monthly to provide support as needed. They will continue to meet with the Case Manager and SEA team every 1-3 months to adjust and update their plan as needed.

    WODHS CBC

    Career Readiness

    All students enrolled in the Columbia Basin Job Corps participate in Career Readiness Training. They will complete coursework where they will learn study skills, attendance, self-care, and other skills. Students will learn how to look for jobs, practice their interview skills, and build resumes. They will also focus on employability skills such as communication, responding to supervision, and staying on task.

    Trade

    The Job Corps program also requires that students choose one of the available trades offered at the site. By completing their chosen trade program the student will obtain industry-recognized credentials. They will have the option to participate in Work-Based Learning to get real work experience in their field. Students who are enrolled in the High School Diploma program will receive High School Credit for their successful completion of the Career Readiness and Trade courses where applicable.

    • Trades offered: Painting, Masonry, Pharmacy, CISCO, Business, Carpentry, Culinary, Nursing Assistant, Facilities Maintenance, Plastering.

    Academic Options

    Upon entry to the Job Corps, all students take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) in Reading and Math. All eligible students will meet with the case manager and choose either the GED program or the High School Diploma. Wellpinit Columbia Basin High School is an accredited High School.

    Who is an eligible WODHS student?
    • Between the ages of 16 and 21 as of 9/1Not enrolled in a high school program
    • A resident of the reporting school district or has completed transfer or inter-district agreement.
    • Not graduated from high school
    • Significantly behind in credits needed to earn a high school diploma. Credit deficiency must be calculated.
    • After determining not to be credit deficient, the student has been recommended to enroll by:

    Department of Social and Health Services, Juvenile Justice System, District designated personnel, Staff from agencies that provided educational advocacy services. Documentation of student’s credit deficiency calculation and if necessary, the recommendation must be retained.

    Wellpinit Open Doors Student Handbook