Fact Sheet

TRAIN IN THE PUBLIC MILITARY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIRE AND LEADERSHIP PROFESSIONS WHILE EARNING YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA! Grades 9-12

Summit Leadership Academy - High Desert offers high school subjects and trains students in specific criminal justice, fire technology skills, and military history and customs. California credentialed teachers teach approved high school subjects from curriculum selected from the California State Educational Framework. Vocationally, the program utilizes criminal justice, fire and military professionals through class time studies, guest speakers, field trips and hands-on training.

Classes range from topics such as:

  • Introduction to Law Enforcement
  • Introduction/Advanced Report Writing
  • Introduction to Fire Protection
  • Fundamentals of Fire Prevention
  • Defensive Tactics/Arrest Methods
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Military History
  • Military Leadership and Customs
  • Sheriff's Department Ride-A-Longs
  • Background/Academy Expectations

Both behavioral and academic standards are an important requirement for students. Students are required to wear a uniform, adhere to grooming standards, and accomplish certain academic benchmarks. Students are encouraged to get involved in extracurricular and community activities. Summit Leadership Academy - High Desert, located in Hesperia, California, is a public school funded by the State of California, and therefore does not charge tuition for attendance.

As a College Preparatory school, students have the opportunity to complete coursework at Summit Leadership Academy - High Desert that meets all of the current University of California and California State University requirements for admission immediately following graduation, under the A through G guidelines.

SLAHD is currently accepting enrollment.
For more information please call (760) 949-9202.