Learning Director

Contact Information:

Rosario Vargas 

E-mail information: rvargas@nclusd.k12.ca.us  

Phone: 209.862.2309 

The best way to communicate is by requesting a meeting by emailing the above contact information, or asking your teacher for permission to go to before or after class.

Academic Counseling

Assistance in the following areas: 

  • High school help

    • Support services 

    • Personal counseling referrals

  • Credit Review 

    • Staying on track for West Side/ Independent Study graduation 

    • Or Transferring back to OHS

  • College Plans 

    • College applications 

    • Exploring options after high school 

  • Financial Aid 

    • Filling out FAFSA/CA dream act 

    • Scholarship options 

  • And more


How to get back to Orestimba

Students may only return to Orestimba at the beginning of the school year or after Winter Break.  STUDENTS MUST BE CAUGHT UP WITH CORE CLASSES FROM PREVIOUS YEARS (English, Math, Science, etc.).

 Credits needed to return to OHS:

  • Beginning of JUNIOR year - 140

  • Winter Break JUNIOR year - 175

  • Beginning of SENIOR year - 190

  • Winter Break SENIOR year - 225 

Graduation Requirements:

  • Orestimba  - 260 Credits

  • Westside High  -  220 Credits

  • Adult Education - 180 Credits  

    (must be 18 years of age to enroll in the      Adult Education Diploma Program)