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What is Heritage Peak Charter
School?
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WHO |
Heritage Peak Charter School, a
non-profit independent study
charter school for students in
grades Kindergarten through 12th
grade. |
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WHAT |
We use a hybrid model of
independent study/home schooling
to provide an alternative
educational program for students
who desire a change from
traditional classroom schooling. |
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WHEN |
Students may enroll using the
school web page as a guide. |
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WHERE |
We serve families and students
in the greater Sacramento area
from Lodi to Roseville and
Vacaville to Folsom. |
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WHY |
We
believe that all students can
learn so we assess and then plan
methods and instruction that
meet the particular needs of
each student. We believe
all time is precious and
students and parents should
expect their time to be
maximized. |
What’s different and unique about
HPCS
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Every student has
a fully credentialed teacher/coach
who works with the student and
family to plan and deliver the
appropriate courses for his
individual circumstances
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We assess and
then plan methods and instruction
that meet the particular needs of
each student.
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A full curriculum
of University of California accepted
courses for high school students
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Gateway to
Technology-a hands-on engineering
course for middle school students
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Qualified and
trained tutors are provided at no
cost for every student needing
assistance throughout the school
year
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Hybrid model
includes classes on campus as well
as home study, enrichment electives,
and computer based instruction.
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Creative teachers
work with students who have
difficult learning challenges
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Fully accredited
by the Western Association of
Schools and Colleges (WASC) through
June 2014.
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A Qualified
School by the California Charter
Schools Association
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High school
students have been very successful
taking community college courses
while co-enrolled in high school
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Innovative math
program and support for students
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Pre-college and
career counseling programs available
(ACT’s Discover, Plan and Explore
interest tests)
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Students have
personally designed “flexible
blueprints” that guide them through
high school curriculum
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HPCS assesses
learning, re-teaches what is needed,
gives on-line practice, targeted
tutoring and personalized
assignments.
School learning sites
All of the
learning sites offer supportive staff,
individualized instruction, and
encouraging learning environments.
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North Highlands /
4235 Don Julio Blvd., North
Highlands, CA 95660
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All college
preparatory classes offered
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K-6 science
and writing classes
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Gateway to
Technology
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Project Lead
the Way
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Vacaville / 620
Orange Drive, Vacaville, CA 95687
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Kindergarten-6th grade reading,
writing, and math class
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Gateway to
Technology (Project Lead the
Way)
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Advanced Math
(Algebra, Geometry, Algebra II)
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Advanced
Science (Chemistry, Biology)
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617 South Lower
Sacramento Road, B-1, Lodi, CA
955242
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All College
Preparatory classes offered
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Art classes
Key descriptors of our work/product
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Vibrant,
responsive, inclusive and
individualized learning environment
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Climate of trust,
collaboration, risk-taking
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Sense of
community that is unusual within
other home schooling and independent
study programs
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Proactive and
responsive leadership
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Innovative and
effective programs
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Instruction is
supported with accountability
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Varied models of
instruction to meet individual needs
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Students,
parents, teachers and staff have
pride in the program
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Continual growth
is supported
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Increased
expectations of students and
teachers
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Fiscally sound
business practices
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Unlimited
opportunities for students to learn
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Administration,
teachers, parents, and students
support continuous school
improvement
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All teachers are
highly qualified and No Child Left
Behind (NCLB) certified
Unique
qualities of teachers
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Experienced
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Low-turnover
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Caring
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Innovative
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NCLB and highly
qualified
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Creative
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Staff has #234
years of experience teaching
What
students say:
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“If I need help,
I just have to ask.”
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“Gateway to
Technology uses resources beyond
textbooks and makes learning
exciting for me.”
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“The more I
learn, the more I want to know.”
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“Any time I need
extra help from a tutor, like to
pass a math test, I have the help
right away and at no cost”
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“My teacher
really wants me to achieve and helps
me”
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