TULARE, Calif. (KFSN) -- Towering palm trees are a familiar sight on the campus of Tulare Western High School.

Getting students engaged during break time is not unusual.

Issac Diaz is a senior and is thinking of studying in the area of business.

"I'd like to be an accountant, maybe after I go to college," says Diaz.

His mother is supporting his goals by getting more connected with the school.

"I've taken nutrition classes," says Sylvia Rosales, "In Tulare Western, I help at just about all the parent meetings."

"Since my mom goes to the meetings, she knows more about what's happening in school," Diaz says.

Many families are taking advantage of classes and resources available through Tulare Joint Union High School District's Community Schools.

Gretchen VanderTuig, Executive Director

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