Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tustin Connect High School?
TCHS is an online and blended learning high school in the Tustin Unified School District. The mission of TCHS is to provide a flexible, interactive, and personalized education that prepares students to be successful in college, career, and life.
What type of student is a good fit for TCHS?
Tustin Connect caters to the needs of many different types of students. Successful students typically manage time efficiently, are self-motivated, and have academic skills at or above grade level. Fill out our "Tustin Connect Self-Survey" to help determine if Tustin Connect might be a good fit for your student.
How does TCHS prepare students for college and careers?
TCHS is fully accredited by WASC and offers UC approved “a-g” courses. Students also have unique opportunities for internships and dual-enrollment at local community colleges. Students are assigned a guidance counselor to help them navigate college and career opportunities. Click here to view different pathway opportunities.
How many courses do students take per semester? Can students accelerate?
Students typically take 3 courses every quarter, which adds up to 6 courses per semester. Students wishing to accelerate can take additional courses through local community colleges, ROPs, and the comprehensive high schools. Students who accelerate can potentially graduate early.
What courses are offered?
TCHS offers all courses required for graduation. TCHS courses also satisfy all “a-g” requirements with the exception of lab sciences. Lab sciences that satisfy the “a-g” requirement must taken at the comprehensive high schools, local community colleges, or through summer school.
What curriculum is used?
The curriculum is aligned with the TUSD adopted curriculum and standards and is adapted for effective online and blended learning.
What is required of students?
Students are required to complete all of their weekly assignments by the due date, show up for their weekly appointments, and participate in all assessments. In addition, students must show satisfactory academic growth. If these conditions are not all met, an evaluation meeting will take place to discuss student placement.
What is required of parents?
Since much of the learning at TCHS occurs outside the physical classroom, successful students at Tustin Connect have a high level of parental involvement. Parents need to ensure that students attend their weekly appointments and that they are successfully completing their weekly assignments.
Who are the teachers and what is their role?
Highly qualified and fully credentialed teachers from Tustin Unified are carefully selected to provide students with a rigorous and engaging learning experience. Students are assigned a supervising teacher who oversees their learning. Teachers are available to support students in person or remotely during school hours.
How do the weekly appointments work?
Students must check-in with their teacher to submit work and receive new assignments weekly. In most cases, students have recurring weekly appointments for 1-2 hours with their supervising teacher. At the appointment, students submit completed work, receive feedback, take proctored assessments, and receive new assignments.
What additional support is available on campus?
TCHS students can be on campus to receive support from their teachers and to work on their assignments with peers for up to 8 hours a week.
What type of technology do students need?
Students may use a district-issued laptop or use their personal computer or tablet. Access to the Internet is necessary to complete the online assignments.
Can students participate in extracurricular activities and take courses at the comprehensive high schools?
Yes, students may take up to 2 courses and are eligible to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities at their high school of residence. Students on interdistrict transfers (reside outside of Tustin Unified) may take courses and participate in athletics and extracurricular activities at the least impacted high school in TUSD (currently Tustin High School).
Are Tustin Connect High School courses NCAA approved?
Yes, TCHS has been approved by NCAA and offers NCAA approved courses. NCAA does not approve some categories of courses, so please double-check before enrolling. You can view our list of approved courses on the NCAA website.
Can students take courses at TCHS while primarily enrolled at another high school?
No, students can only take online courses at TCHS if it is their primary school of enrollment.
Does TCHS offer online summer school courses?
No, TCHS does not offer summer school or any online courses during the summer.
When can students enroll?
Enrollment is ongoing and eligible students can enroll throughout the spring and summer prior to the upcoming school year. Students can also transfer to Tustin Connect during the school year (before April 1) if there is available space.
Who can enroll at Tustin Connect High School?
Any interested student in grades 9-12 may enroll at TCHS. Students who reside outside of the Tustin Unified school attendance area may enroll after completing an interdistrict transfer with their current district of residence and submitting the form to the Tustin Unified District Office. TUSD must approve all transfers.
Can a student with an IEP enroll?
Special education students may not participate in independent study unless it is specified as an instructional method in their IEP (EC Section 51745 c). Please contact your school’s IEP team regarding possible enrollment.
I want to start the enrollment process or I have other questions.
Interested students and parents can click on the link below or contact our offices at 714-430-2052 to request an appointment with the counselor or principal. Please bring an updated transcript and a counselor referral to your appointment.
TCHS is an online and blended learning high school in the Tustin Unified School District. The mission of TCHS is to provide a flexible, interactive, and personalized education that prepares students to be successful in college, career, and life.
What type of student is a good fit for TCHS?
Tustin Connect caters to the needs of many different types of students. Successful students typically manage time efficiently, are self-motivated, and have academic skills at or above grade level. Fill out our "Tustin Connect Self-Survey" to help determine if Tustin Connect might be a good fit for your student.
How does TCHS prepare students for college and careers?
TCHS is fully accredited by WASC and offers UC approved “a-g” courses. Students also have unique opportunities for internships and dual-enrollment at local community colleges. Students are assigned a guidance counselor to help them navigate college and career opportunities. Click here to view different pathway opportunities.
How many courses do students take per semester? Can students accelerate?
Students typically take 3 courses every quarter, which adds up to 6 courses per semester. Students wishing to accelerate can take additional courses through local community colleges, ROPs, and the comprehensive high schools. Students who accelerate can potentially graduate early.
What courses are offered?
TCHS offers all courses required for graduation. TCHS courses also satisfy all “a-g” requirements with the exception of lab sciences. Lab sciences that satisfy the “a-g” requirement must taken at the comprehensive high schools, local community colleges, or through summer school.
What curriculum is used?
The curriculum is aligned with the TUSD adopted curriculum and standards and is adapted for effective online and blended learning.
What is required of students?
Students are required to complete all of their weekly assignments by the due date, show up for their weekly appointments, and participate in all assessments. In addition, students must show satisfactory academic growth. If these conditions are not all met, an evaluation meeting will take place to discuss student placement.
What is required of parents?
Since much of the learning at TCHS occurs outside the physical classroom, successful students at Tustin Connect have a high level of parental involvement. Parents need to ensure that students attend their weekly appointments and that they are successfully completing their weekly assignments.
Who are the teachers and what is their role?
Highly qualified and fully credentialed teachers from Tustin Unified are carefully selected to provide students with a rigorous and engaging learning experience. Students are assigned a supervising teacher who oversees their learning. Teachers are available to support students in person or remotely during school hours.
How do the weekly appointments work?
Students must check-in with their teacher to submit work and receive new assignments weekly. In most cases, students have recurring weekly appointments for 1-2 hours with their supervising teacher. At the appointment, students submit completed work, receive feedback, take proctored assessments, and receive new assignments.
What additional support is available on campus?
TCHS students can be on campus to receive support from their teachers and to work on their assignments with peers for up to 8 hours a week.
What type of technology do students need?
Students may use a district-issued laptop or use their personal computer or tablet. Access to the Internet is necessary to complete the online assignments.
Can students participate in extracurricular activities and take courses at the comprehensive high schools?
Yes, students may take up to 2 courses and are eligible to participate in athletics and extracurricular activities at their high school of residence. Students on interdistrict transfers (reside outside of Tustin Unified) may take courses and participate in athletics and extracurricular activities at the least impacted high school in TUSD (currently Tustin High School).
Are Tustin Connect High School courses NCAA approved?
Yes, TCHS has been approved by NCAA and offers NCAA approved courses. NCAA does not approve some categories of courses, so please double-check before enrolling. You can view our list of approved courses on the NCAA website.
Can students take courses at TCHS while primarily enrolled at another high school?
No, students can only take online courses at TCHS if it is their primary school of enrollment.
Does TCHS offer online summer school courses?
No, TCHS does not offer summer school or any online courses during the summer.
When can students enroll?
Enrollment is ongoing and eligible students can enroll throughout the spring and summer prior to the upcoming school year. Students can also transfer to Tustin Connect during the school year (before April 1) if there is available space.
Who can enroll at Tustin Connect High School?
Any interested student in grades 9-12 may enroll at TCHS. Students who reside outside of the Tustin Unified school attendance area may enroll after completing an interdistrict transfer with their current district of residence and submitting the form to the Tustin Unified District Office. TUSD must approve all transfers.
Can a student with an IEP enroll?
Special education students may not participate in independent study unless it is specified as an instructional method in their IEP (EC Section 51745 c). Please contact your school’s IEP team regarding possible enrollment.
I want to start the enrollment process or I have other questions.
Interested students and parents can click on the link below or contact our offices at 714-430-2052 to request an appointment with the counselor or principal. Please bring an updated transcript and a counselor referral to your appointment.
