Our Approach

We know education is the key to success for unhoused youth. In order to meet our students’ unique needs, Monarch has developed an innovative approach to learning where students gain the skills they need to improve their lives, develop awareness of their emotions and healthy coping skills, explore their passions and plan for a life of self-sufficient living. Monarch provides students with a safe, stable environment for learning with wraparound services to meet their basic needs.

focus areas

Academic Growth

Through our ACADEMIC GROWTH focus, students build the foundation of knowledge they need for success. Monarch is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and aligned with Common Core Standards.

We emphasize:

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Personalized
Student Learning

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Professional
Learning

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Culturally Responsive
Learning

Emotional Growth

We know firsthand that experiencing homelessness is traumatic and that it impacts learning. Monarch’s EMOTIONAL GROWTH team helps students gain awareness of their emotions and develop healthy coping skills.

We provide:

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Mental
Health

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Basic
Needs

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Family
Resources

Social Growth

Keeping students engaged in learning and giving them the opportunity to explore their passion is the goal of our SOCIAL GROWTH program.

Opportunities include:

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Creative
Arts

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Athletics

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Student Clubs & Organizations

Life Skills

Ending the cycle of poverty includes building students’ LIFE SKILLS. These skills allow students to plan for a life of self-sufficient living.

Skills include:

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Postsecondary
Readiness

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Financial
Literacy

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Career
Exploration

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