The Rocklin Independent School is an alternative to the regular classroom setting. Here students learn at their own pace while completing assignments at home. Under the supervision of a teacher, students are guided through courses needed to complete their grade level education, and/or meet graduation requirements.
Rocklin Independent School is a K-12 based instructional program. The K-6 students may meet with their teacher at their home school by arrangement or on the campus of the Alternative Education Center. 7-12 graders meet on the campus of the Rocklin Alternative Education Center

California continuation education was first organized in 1919. It was established to permit flexible school programs for working students. In 1929, its function was expanded to provide a minimum day (180 minutes) for students not employed and not enrolled in other schools. In 1965, the legislature arranged funding so that continuation education is required in most districts. There are now over 250 continuation schools in the state.

The Rocklin Unified School District set up continuation classrooms on the Rocklin High campus in September 1995. We opened our doors with sixteen students, one principal-teacher, and an hourly paid clerk.

We now have 5.0 FTE classroom teachers, a .80 FTE guidance counselor, a half-time special education teacher, a special education aide, two part-time library aides, a part-time campus monitor, a school secretary, and a school clerk/registrar.

In addition to Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Physical Education our course offerings include Health, Computer Applications, Art, Advisement, and other elective classes as enrollment and resources permit.