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Harvest Ridge provides two unique programs for our students. The Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School campus offers mixed grade classes for grades Kindergarten through Eighth Grade in a small, rural setting. Harvest Ridge Home Study Program provides an individualized, personal home study experience for students in grades Transitional Kindergarten through Eighth Grade, with the opportunity for Enrichment activities on our school campus and monthly field trip opportunities.
We are open to all families/students committed to our mission/educational vision, without tuition or academic entrance requirements and honoring the uniqueness of each individual, and seek students from diverse backgrounds in order to build a strong, inclusive community and prepare all students for lives in a multicultural society. We are a tuition free public charter school serving students in Placer, Nevada, Yuba, Sutter, Sacramento, and El Dorado counties. Mission StatementHarvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School is committed to collaborating with parents, teachers, and students to provide a high quality student-centered educational experience, which enhances the joy of learning and inspires a commitment to lifelong learning. |
"Home Study""Our teacher was supportive and encouraging and we appreciate the opportunity for our student to be involved in the enrichment programs offered throughout the year!"
- Brianna B |
"Harvest Ridge is like one big family.""All the teachers and staff love and care for each and every kid and it shows."
- Jackie L. |
Independent StudyHarvest Ridge’s program is set up to provide classroom-based instruction to students Monday through Thursday of the school week. Independent Study is assigned to students every Friday, as well as some additional days throughout the school year. This work is to be completed in the home, not on the school campus. Instructional minutes for Fridays are included in the total required instructional minutes by the state. Teachers are required to assign a full day of assignments for students to complete at home in order to be in compliance with our charter. Parents are highly encouraged to participate on campus and help students in their learning process.
Home StudyHarvest Ridge’s Home Study program puts parents in the driver's seat in delivering their student's instruction. Our teachers help parents choose curriculum, create learning plans, and set goals for your students to achieve their highest academic potential. Students have opportunities for enrichment classes, field trips, sports, and other school/community events. Our school provides funding for curriculum choices and enrichment options in order for families to have the freedom to select the best educational experience for their students. Teachers and parents work together in order to create a truly personal learning experience for your student, where they are supported and encouraged to achieve throughout their educational journey.
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Parent CooperativeAs a parent cooperative school, parents are an integral part of the Harvest Ridge School program. As their children’s first and most important teacher, parents are involved and supported as participants in home learning activities, including instructing and supervising Independent Study activities, assigned homework, curriculum related activities, decisions, and planning.
Parents are encouraged to participate in the classrooms to assist teachers and students in the learning process. School staff recruit and train parents to assist teachers and students in the classroom, on educational field trips, and in a variety of non-teaching school enrichment activities. Parents are invited to assume leadership in school governance by serving on the Board of Directors, which works to formulate major educational and operational policies, approve all personnel contracts, and manage the school’s annual budget and fiscal affairs. Parents are encouraged to attend both parent teacher and learning conferences, and are asked to fulfill their requested volunteer hours. Volunteer opportunities such as working in the classroom, attending field trips, coordinating special events, assisting with the hot lunch program, CAASPP Testing Breakfast, Book Fair, Science Fair, Talent Show, and holiday programs provide ample opportunities for parents to stay involved. Parents are encouraged to support their children by attending school events, including student performances, parent meetings or events, assemblies, and sports events. |