Supporting Student Success
At El Diamante High School, we seek to ensure that every student has the support needed to succeed. Listed below are a number of services and programs we have put in place to provide the support students may need.
Link Crew—Upperclassmen provide incoming freshman with an orientation to high school and follow-up contacts throughout the school year to facilitate a successful transition from middle school into high school.
AVID Academic Tutor Program provides opportunities for juniors and seniors to serve as academic tutors and mentors for underclassmen. For more information, please contact your learning director.
Supportive Services Students are referred to various community agencies in order to receive appropriate services. For more information, please contact your learning director.
Study Skills are integrated into the instruction of nearly all classes and highly developed through the AVID program. Students with an organized binder and calendar will be better able to manage the assignments and deadlines that are a part of high school. Study skills and basic skills in English and Math are also developed in the Freshman Academy, ELD Academic Assistance and Math Intervention classes.
Learning Directors are an important source and can help answer questions and meet a wide range of student needs. They are able to provide personal counseling as well as information and advice regarding academic and personal issues. Our learning directors also serve as a link to other resources in the community that can assist our students in meeting their individual needs.
Tutorials are offered through a variety of sources. Teachers frequently provide extra assistance before school, at lunch or after school by arrangement. EDHS also provides a Tutorial Center before school, during Homeroom and after school through the XL Program. See your learning director for more information on these tutorials, or for information on other sources of outside help.
Psychological Services are available through our district school psychologists who meet with students on campus three days a week. Assistance is also provided for alcohol and drug abuse.
A School Nurse is available at each school site every day. The nurse provides services in first aid for injuries and general consultation with students about health-related issues. Additionally, the school nurse serves as a resource with a wealth of information about community resources.
A Youth Services Officer is assigned to El Diamante High School through an agreement between VUSD and the Visalia Police Department. The YSO assists in ensuring student safety and is available to take reports and for consultation regarding police matters for students, parents, and staff.
Meeting Students Needs
El Diamante High School recognizes that each student is unique and that there is no one best way to help each student obtain a successful high school career. The following programs offer services designed to meet some of the needs of our diverse student population. For more information about the services described below, please contact your learning director.
Special Education
Students who have an identifiable learning disability may be placed in Resource or Special Day classes in math, English, social science and science. An Individualized Educational Plan (IEP) is made for each student to determine how the student’s learning needs can best be met. Class sizes are smaller and instructional strategies are individualized according to the student’s needs. Students, parents and staff work together in IEP meetings to set goals and identify strategies to assist the students’ in meeting their academic and vocational goals.
Resources for Special Education students:
Graduation Guidelines & Resources
From CDE, Transition - The Basics
English Language Development (ELD) Academic Assistance
ELD Academic Assistance is a course designed to address the core content academic needs of EL (English Learners). Participants are identified as requiring additional language and literacy support to meet the expectations of the academic curriculum. Students will receive language support and encouragement necessary for students to be successful academically.
Proyouth - XL After School Program
XL supports El Diamante students to become 21st Century Leaders through academic resources and pathway programs designed to meet the needs and interests of students. El Diamante students thrive in a safe and welcoming learning environment where they are encouraged to think outside of the box and welcome new challenges. The XL programs is designed to help prepare students for high-demand career paths. The program aims to make sure students who attend the program excel in high school, have the necessary tools that they need to succeed in life, and that they make a positive impact in their communities.