![](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/sAVSg7DBfOI/default.jpg "In the following "DMC Upside" clip, nearly 70 high school students demonstrate skills they learned in the fields of criminal justice, fire science and emergency medical technician services as participants in a hands-on training exercise as part of Del Mar College's Public Safety Academy for youth. The camp runs every summer in July. For information, call 361.698.1724.")
April 10,2012 - This school provides fire training, leadership training, basic education and dicipline. Students are encouraged to achieve,and the staff care about the mission of the school. Situations arise that are less than perfect, generally from adults operating out of self-interest. I would recommend this alternative education to any parent who is interested in participating in their students education.*-Posted by Parent *
March 16,2012 - School looks good from outside, but completly opposite from inside. Tout fire and police training that does not take place. Constant bickering between staff, poorly managed, very self serving school board.*-Posted by Parent *
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