Sequoia Academy

John Rice
John Rice
Senior Director, Alternative Education Program
(831) 466-5724
Cristal Renteria
Assistant Director, Alternative Education
(831) 466-5685

Sequoia Academy overview

Sequoia Academy is a unique school designed to assist students who need extra emotional, academic and social support. The emphasis is on creating a safe enviroment where each student feels safe, respected, and comfortable enough to partner with the teacher to create a meaningful, achievable, custom path to graduation. Academy students have the opportunity to work with teachers and support staff who have a wide variety of teaching methods and resources at their disposal to encourage students to excel.  

School-Wide Goals

In Alternative Education, we strive to become more…
Curious – Engaged, knowledge-seeking, life-long learners
Conscientious – Kind to ourselves, compassionate with  others, responsible to our communities, and active stewards of the environment
Confident – Self-empowered, self-actualized, community and globally active individuals

Sequoia Academy
Phone: (831) 466-5680
Address: 229 Green Valley Road, Freedom, CA 95019