About Walnutwood High School

Walnutwood High School (WHS), formerly known as H.C. Wood High School, was established in 1980 and moved to its current campus in 1989, the former site of Walnutwood Elementary School. Today, the campus is part of the Community Education Center (CEC).

As a school of choice within the Folsom Cordova Unified School District, Walnutwood High School provides an alternative educational pathway for students and families who choose an independent study model. Our program is designed to meet the diverse academic, personal, and scheduling needs of students while supporting them in achieving their educational goals.

Walnutwood High School is one of several educational options offered by the district. We provide flexible, student-centered learning opportunities through the following alternative programs:

Independent Study

Walnutwood High School's Independent Study program provides students with the flexibility to learn while receiving personalized support from a credentialed teacher.

Students meet with their instructor in person each week. Ninth-grade students attend two 90-minute meetings each week, while students in grades 10–12 meet with their instructor one day per week for approximately forty-five (45) minutes. During each meeting, students receive one week's worth of coursework for each class, which is completed independently and reviewed at their next scheduled appointment.

Every student's journey is unique, and so are the reasons families choose Walnutwood High School. Whether students are looking for a more flexible learning environment, balancing work or college classes, pursuing personal interests, managing life circumstances, or seeking an educational setting that better supports their individual needs, Walnutwood provides an alternative pathway to earning a high school diploma.

No matter their path, our students share a common goal—to earn their high school diploma in a supportive, student-centered setting. Many Walnutwood graduates have found that the skills they developed through independent study prepared them well for college, careers, and lifelong success.

* Walnutwood is NOT an NCAA approved school site. 
Adolescent Parent Program (APP)
Available at an alternative high school setting for pregnant students or students who are parents.  Childcare is provided in this program.  Contact your counselor for information.
 
High School Concurrent Enrollment

Concurrent enrollment is offered to Walnutwood High School high school students and allows students to take courses at Walnutwood High School and their school of residence.  There are guidelines for students who are concurrently enrolled at two schools.

High School Dual Enrollment
Dual enrollment is offered to Walnutwood students.  This is a unique opportunity to earn college credit while enrolled in high school.  There are two types of dual enrollment Off Campus Dual Enrollment and On Campus Dual Enrollment
Home/Hospital Teaching (HHI)
This program is available for students who are ill and confined to home or hospital for a minimum of six weeks.  Forms must be completed by the physician and parent/guardian.  For more informtion about HHI visit 
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Eighteen Year-Old Students

Students who are 18 and have maintained continuous enrollment may remain at Walnutwood High School if they maintain regular attendance, appropriate behavior, and academic success. Failure to meet attendance, behavior, and/or academic guidelines will result in being referred to Adult Education to complete graduation requirements or to pass the high school equivalency exams.

Other Programs on the Community Education Center (CEC) campus
  • Adult Education, Building C
  • A.C.T.T. of Folsom Lake HS, A19
  • Innovations Academy, - A19
  • Job Center - Building E
  • Student Care / ACES - D2