Welcome to Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School
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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. |
Parent Testimonials
"Today I was on campus and got to see each one of my children thriving. I was filled with so much gratitude for all of you and this sweet school. It has been a safe place for my kids to learn and grow. No school is perfect, but I think Harvest Ridge is as close as you can get."
- Ginny M
- Ginny M
"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. |
All the Tools You Need to Succeed
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. |
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Important Documents
Title ix Coordinator & Rights Notice
The following is information regarding your rights and HRCCS’s responsibilities regarding Title IX:
Title IX Coordinator Contact Information
All complaints and reports of conduct that may constitute sex discrimination including sex-based harassment should be submitted to our Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at:
Janet Sutton
Home Study Director & Teacher
[email protected]
9050 Old State Hwy, Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
What is Title IX?
Title IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; 34 C.F.R. Part 106) states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. . .” In accordance with Title IX and California state law, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School (“HRCCS”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment and admissions.
Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
(a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment, and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
(b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities and athletics offered by HRCCS.
(c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director or other appropriate HRCCS administrator as to the athletic opportunities offered by HRCCS, if any.
(d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
(e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
(f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws. The gender equity officer is the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to HRCCS may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (“OCR”), or both.
(g) You have the right to contact the California Department of Education (“CDE”) and the California Interscholastic Federation (“CIF”) to access information on gender equity laws.
(h) You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with OCR or CDE if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex. See below for more information regarding how to file a complaint.
(i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
(j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
(k) You can find out more information regarding your rights, HRCCS’s responsibilities, and access information on gender equity laws from the following resources:
Statewide Resources for Youth Subjected to Discrimination or Harassment
You can find a list of community-based organizations that provide support to youth, and their families, who have been subjected to school-based discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/
Definition of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Under Ed. Code Section 230
Harassment and other discrimination on the basis of sex include, but are not limited to, the following practices:
(a) On the basis of sex, exclusion of a person or persons from participation in, denial of the benefits of, or subjection to harassment or other discrimination in, any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other program or activity.
(b) On the basis of sex, provision of different amounts or types of student financial aid, limitation of eligibility for student financial aid, or the application of different criteria to applicants for student financial aid or for participation in the provision of student financial aid by others.
(c) On the basis of sex, exclusion from participation in, or denial of equivalent opportunity in, athletic programs. “Equivalent” means equal or equal in effect.
(d) On the basis of sex, harassment or other discrimination among persons, including, but not limited to, students and nonstudents, or academic and nonacademic personnel, in employment and the conditions thereof, except as it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification.
(e) On the basis of sex, the application of any rule concerning the actual or potential parental, family, or marital status of a person, or the exclusion of any person from any program or activity or employment because of pregnancy or related conditions.
How to File a Complaint Under Title IX
(a) You can find more information regarding how to file a complaint as follows:
(b) A complaint regarding discrimination or harassment based on sex must ordinarily be filed with the OCR within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If your complaint involves matters that occurred longer than this and you are requesting a waiver, you will be asked to show good cause why you did not file your complaint within the 180-day period. If you have questions about your situation, you can contact the California branch of OCR at the address listed below. A complaint filed with HRCCS under our UCP alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurred, or six (6) months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
(c) OCR has its own policies and procedures for investigating complaints. Please review the above link for more information about this process. A complaint filed with HRCCS under our UCP or Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex will be investigated in compliance with those policies, as applicable.
(d) There are a variety of ways to file your complaint. You can use the OCR electronic complaint form filed directly through their website; or mail, email, or send by facsimile your own letter or a completed copy of the OCR Discrimination Complaint Form.
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
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San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
To file a UCP or complaint under our Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex directly with HRCCS, please follow procedures set forth in those policies.
Title IX Coordinator Contact Information
All complaints and reports of conduct that may constitute sex discrimination including sex-based harassment should be submitted to our Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached at:
Janet Sutton
Home Study Director & Teacher
[email protected]
9050 Old State Hwy, Newcastle, CA 95658
(916) 259-1425
What is Title IX?
Title IX (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.; 34 C.F.R. Part 106) states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance. . .” In accordance with Title IX and California state law, Harvest Ridge Cooperative Charter School (“HRCCS”) does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education program or activities, including employment and admissions.
Your Rights and Responsibilities Under Title IX
(a) You have the right to fair and equitable treatment, and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
(b) You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities and athletics offered by HRCCS.
(c) You have the right to inquire of the athletic director or other appropriate HRCCS administrator as to the athletic opportunities offered by HRCCS, if any.
(d) You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
(e) You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
- Equipment and supplies.
- Scheduling of games and practices.
- Transportation and daily allowances.
- Access to tutoring.
- Coaching.
- Locker rooms.
- Practice and competitive facilities.
- Medical and training facilities and services.
- Publicity.
(f) You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws. The gender equity officer is the Title IX Coordinator. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and 34 C.F.R. Part 106 to HRCCS may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Office for Civil Rights of the U.S. Department of Education (“OCR”), or both.
(g) You have the right to contact the California Department of Education (“CDE”) and the California Interscholastic Federation (“CIF”) to access information on gender equity laws.
(h) You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with OCR or CDE if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex. See below for more information regarding how to file a complaint.
(i) You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
(j) You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
(k) You can find out more information regarding your rights, HRCCS’s responsibilities, and access information on gender equity laws from the following resources:
- CIF: http://www.cifstate.org/governance/equity/index
- CDE, Office for Equal Opportunity: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/or/oeo.asp
- CDE, Gender Equity/Title IX: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/genequitytitleix.asp
- OCR: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/frontpage/pro-students/sex-pr.html
Statewide Resources for Youth Subjected to Discrimination or Harassment
You can find a list of community-based organizations that provide support to youth, and their families, who have been subjected to school-based discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying at: https://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/eo/
Definition of Discrimination and Harassment Based on Sex Under Ed. Code Section 230
Harassment and other discrimination on the basis of sex include, but are not limited to, the following practices:
(a) On the basis of sex, exclusion of a person or persons from participation in, denial of the benefits of, or subjection to harassment or other discrimination in, any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other program or activity.
(b) On the basis of sex, provision of different amounts or types of student financial aid, limitation of eligibility for student financial aid, or the application of different criteria to applicants for student financial aid or for participation in the provision of student financial aid by others.
(c) On the basis of sex, exclusion from participation in, or denial of equivalent opportunity in, athletic programs. “Equivalent” means equal or equal in effect.
(d) On the basis of sex, harassment or other discrimination among persons, including, but not limited to, students and nonstudents, or academic and nonacademic personnel, in employment and the conditions thereof, except as it relates to a bona fide occupational qualification.
(e) On the basis of sex, the application of any rule concerning the actual or potential parental, family, or marital status of a person, or the exclusion of any person from any program or activity or employment because of pregnancy or related conditions.
How to File a Complaint Under Title IX
(a) You can find more information regarding how to file a complaint as follows:
- OCR websites:
- CDE website:
- HRCCS’s Uniform Complaint Procedures (“UCP”), Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, and Harassment, Intimidation, Discrimination, and Bullying Policy. Please see the main office or the HRCCS website for a complete copy of these policies. A link to the HRCCS Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex, which includes the specific rules and procedures for reporting sex discrimination and sex-based harassment occurring within HRCCS’s education program or activities and for pursuing available remedies, can be found here: TITLE IX POLICY PROHIBITING DISCRIMINATION ON THE BASIS OF SEX
(b) A complaint regarding discrimination or harassment based on sex must ordinarily be filed with the OCR within 180 days of the last act of discrimination. If your complaint involves matters that occurred longer than this and you are requesting a waiver, you will be asked to show good cause why you did not file your complaint within the 180-day period. If you have questions about your situation, you can contact the California branch of OCR at the address listed below. A complaint filed with HRCCS under our UCP alleging unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying must be initiated no later than six (6) months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying occurred, or six (6) months from the date when the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged unlawful discrimination, harassment, intimidation or bullying.
(c) OCR has its own policies and procedures for investigating complaints. Please review the above link for more information about this process. A complaint filed with HRCCS under our UCP or Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex will be investigated in compliance with those policies, as applicable.
(d) There are a variety of ways to file your complaint. You can use the OCR electronic complaint form filed directly through their website; or mail, email, or send by facsimile your own letter or a completed copy of the OCR Discrimination Complaint Form.
- The electronic complaint form is available at https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintintro.html
- You can send a completed version of this form or your own letter via email, facsimile, or regular mail to the following addresses:
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20202
Telephone: 800-421-3481
FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
***
San Francisco Office
Office for Civil Rights
U.S. Department of Education
50 United Nations Plaza
Mail Box 1200, Room 1545
San Francisco, CA 94102
Telephone: 415-486-5555
FAX: 415-486-5570; TDD: 800-877-8339
Email: [email protected]
To file a UCP or complaint under our Title IX Policy Prohibiting Discrimination on the Basis of Sex directly with HRCCS, please follow procedures set forth in those policies.