Juvenile Court Schools

The Juvenile Court School is a special alternative program serving a population of "at risk" students. The JCS is committed to providing a quality education program for all individuals enrolled.

Court Schools at Butler Academic Center and Wilmont Sweeney Education Center recognize the responsibility to provide an appropriate educational experience for all juvenile wards and seek to achieve that purpose in concert with the goals of the Alameda County Probation Department and other community agencies. JCS schools apply their resources through programs designed for the optimum educational development and career preparation of the students. They assume shared responsibility with Probation and social service agencies for the physical, social, ethical, and moral development of their wards and dependents.

Small classes with a student-teacher ratio of 16 to 1, individualized instruction, instructional aides, and special education services are features that ensure a quality program. Students are referred to the program by the Juvenile Court and the Probation Department.

Juvenile Court Schools:

	Prepare youths for responsible citizenship
	Foster a learning environment which reinforces the concepts of self-discipline and the acceptance of personal responsibility
	Expect students to progress from being adult-directed to self-directed with minimal application of disciplinary measures
	Are geared toward improving student attitudes toward learning experiences and school
	Design curriculum to provide worthwhile, creative, successful experiences for the student at her or his own level
	Provide education to minors who are legally and morally entitled to an education in accordance with California's Education Code. Court School attendance is compulsory.

Locations

Butler Academic Center
2500 Fairmont Drive
San Leandro, CA 94578
510-667-7433

Butler Academic Center serves boys and girls 12 to 18 years of age, with an average age of 15. The period of enrollment is indeterminate and can vary from one day to several months. Courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Career Education, Health, Art, Computer Technology, and Physical Education.

Camp Sweeney Education Center
2600 Fairmont Drive
San Leandro, CA 94578
510-667-7422

Camp Sweeney serves young men 14 to 18 years old, with an average age of 16. The period of detention is determined by the Juvenile Court and varies from one to nine months with an average stay of six to eight months. Courses are offered in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Career Education, and Computer Technology.