Palm Academy in Indio is pleased to welcome Haroon Abdul Mubaarik to its teaching staff. He will teach core subjects, including math, language arts, history and science. Continue reading →
I remember the look in Brianna’s eyes. Her tiny six-year-old frame seemed too young to have the look of defeat. It appeared her former teacher had given up on her. As a first grade teacher at a Los Angeles charter school, I saw many cases like this over the years. The public school shared a campus with our charter school at the time when Brianna’s mother decided to remove her from the public school and enroll her in our charter school. Brianna’s mother wanted something different for her daughter, something that would engage her, something that would inspire her—she wanted her child to enjoy school again. Continue reading →
Venture Online Academy, the first online academy for Springs Charter Schools, has begun its first year. Andrea Leib is the director; she has 30 years of experience in the education field as a teacher, guidance counselor, private tutor, and administrator. Continue reading →
Orange County Quest Academy has begun its second year with 160 students K-12, with the K-8 program operating on-site in Santa Ana. Its grades 9-12 Keys Career and College Prep program is an independent study model allowing students to work at their own pace while meeting weekly with teachers and classmates. Continue reading →
Agatha McIntyre, age 11, is a Homeschool student in the 6th grade. She lives in Riverside; her younger sister, Gwyneth, is also a Springs student. Agatha’s mother, Jessica, works as an Education Specialist for Springs. Continue reading →
Alyssa Gonzales has been named Principal of Palm Academy, a K-8 public school of choice in the Springs Charter Schools network which serves 60 students in the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area. She has 15 years of experience working in charter schools, and first started with Springs as teacher for Palm Academy in 2013.
“I’m excited about this new leadership opportunity and I’m looking forward to an outstanding 2014-15 school year,” remarked Gonzales. “We’ve done much to enhance our school programs, and I’m confident we’ll be able to provide our students with an excellent education.” Continue reading →
Dear Parents and Families,
I hope the summer is providing rest and revitalization for you and your children and that you continue to share many enjoyable moments as a family. Although we still have a couple of weeks of vacation, here are some tips to start easing your students…and you…into the mindset of school. Enjoy!
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Please join us at the Indio Library to learn more about our program.
Savannah Bonaventure, age 12, is entering the 8th grade at our Lake Elsinore Student Center.
Savannah and her family chose Springs after her previous charter school closed. They explored some private school options, but due to the cost and “culture shock” of private school, opted for Springs. Savannah noted, “It was the right choice.” Continue reading →
OCEANSIDE, CA, July 9, 2014 – Springs Charter Schools are pleased to welcome Amy Heald as the new Director for their La Fuente Student Center in Oceanside, California. Opening in August, the center will offer Springs’ new Dual Immersion Spanish-English 50/50 Program. It is designed for native English speakers and native Spanish speakers and their parents who want to learn a second language. The program will serve grades Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through 5th grade. Continue reading →
