Valley Oak Charter School

Posted: August 2, 2023

I wish I could write a glowing review but I can’t get anyone to effectively respond to my admission questions or even call me back. I’ve been actively contacting this school since the beginning of summer with several appointment cancellations (from the school). It’s now nearing the end of summer and the director “no-showed” to our latest appointment. I’m sure this is a great school, but they seem to have issues handling the basics. Finding out basic information shouldn’t be this complicated or frustrating. This makes me wonder what other inefficient methods are used here when you can’t manager a simple phone call meeting.

Posted: August 2, 2023

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Posted: September 30, 2016

Wow, this school is all heart and soul. The teachers are wonderful and clearly doing what they love (and with love). It may not be fancy, but the investment in truly, holistically, educating the kids is 150% there. They provide resources and guidance to parents new to home-schooling - as well as handle the bureaucratic state requirements component. I believe there are currently about 75 kids in the school - which is plenty to cultivate a social community within which the children can unfold. And it's wonderful to meet and learn from other parents on the journey of sincerely seeking the best learning environment for their sprouts. The principal is a wonderful mother-hen presence with a passion for her beloved project. This homeschool hybrid charter may be a new approach to education, but this school has been doing it for 14 years and they've really developed it into something well organized and enriching for families who want to collaborate in their children's education. So glad we've found it! My daughter LOVES her school.

Posted: September 30, 2016

Posted: September 30, 2016

My child has common learning abilities, so I am not an expert. But the students with differences in aptitudes seem well integrated.

Posted: September 30, 2016

Laura, the principal, radiates a warm and community building tone wherever she makes her presence known.

Posted: September 30, 2016

Something special about this school is the way the older children get to help the younger ones. It's wonderful to see them practice kindness and leadership,

Posted: September 30, 2016

I love that they get to teach in their own unique ways. Each one shines as they creatively deliver.

Posted: September 30, 2016

They provide resources, both online and within the library. I get inspiration from these materials but am granted total freedom on what direction we apply our focus to. This way we get to maintain a love of learning. Nobody better understands your child's interests & aptitudes better than you.

Posted: March 18, 2014

Great school, great staff. But you have to be prepared to be involved! This is for homeschoolers. It's a hybrid. Academics at home and Enrichment classes at a brick & mortar. 2 days a week, lots of support, plus field trips. The kids are super sweet, so if this is a last resort school for your unruly little monsters, can you please go somewhere else?

Posted: September 8, 2007

Posted: May 16, 2007