Important Information About Yosemite Valley Charter School

1. Our model is a non-classroom-based public charter school.
2. As a public school, we welcome students of all ability levels and demographics.
3. We are committed to supporting student progress with a quality, personalized, standards-based education to meet college and career learning goals.
4. A special offering of our school is an individualized education. Personalized goals incorporate the dreams and passions of each student.
5. Assessments are required because they help guide the educational journey to make students' dreams come true.
6. Families meet regularly with their teacher to review work completion, progress, and to review assessment results.
7. Parents collaborate with the teacher to make high-quality, standards-aligned curriculum choices, forming a plan for daily learning. Parents guide and assist students in following this plan each day.
8. Parents, students, and teachers utilize educational planning funds based on each student’s individual learning goals.
9. We do not offer live, in-person classes. Instead, we provide options for online coursework, offline textbook work, and unique hands-on and experiential learning experiences.
10. Our students follow a path towards their individualized dreams.
11. Our parents play an integral role in the daily learning process.
12. Our credentialed teachers provide expertise in curriculum, lesson planning, and analysis of assessments, contributing feedback, support, and encouragement to students and parents alike. Teachers assist in setting goals and schedule regular check-ins about progress.
13. Our school is a place to learn, grow, and build community and connections outside of a traditional classroom.

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