REACH Charter School

Announcements

2021-2022 Enrollment at REACH

If you would like to inquire about enrollment at REACH, please contact Lark Blair (lblair@reach-program.com, ph: 707-823-8618 ext:114). Lark will provide you with all the information about REACH, and how to apply. You may also schedule a campus tour. You can also access the enrollment forms and get more information on important dates for 2021-2022 enrollment on the REACH Enrollment page.

Pre-Enrollment Parent Information Meetings in 2021:
Contact Lark Blair (lblair@reach-program.com, ph: 707-823-8618 ext: 114) to schedule a school visit and tour.

School Reopening and Operation

See below for the school’s Learning Continuity & Attendance Plan that has been developed in consultation with school community stakeholders.

There are several documents available outlining the REACH School’s plan for opening in the 2020-2021 school year during COVID-19:

Distance Learning

Families can access learning resources and daily class content during stay at home through the REACH Distance & Home Learning site.

Aftercare with the REACH for Grades Tk-4th

Aftercare program is temporarily closed due to stay at home orders.
Please contact the office for updates on Aftercare.

Enrollment

Enrolling at Reach was single handedly the best decision I have made for my children’s education. The staff and teachers are invested in the students and go above and beyond on a daily basis to engage in their academic and emotional wellbeing; creating a school wide sense of community and a warm, welcoming environment.
Kelsey, REACH Parent

Parent Informational and Pre-Enrollment Events

All parents enrolling children in REACH must complete a Pre-Enrollment Form if they wish to enroll their student. Once forms are submitted parents will be given an enrollment packet providing space is available at the grade level of their child.

New Student Enrollment Information for 2021-2022
Pre-Enrollment forms for the 2021-2022 school year are available starting Monday, November 30, 2020. We will collect Pre-Enrollment Forms through Friday, March 26, 2021. If more forms are turned in for a particular grade level than we have spaces available, a public random drawing will take place on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. The students whose names were not pulled for enrollment will be placed on a waiting list in the order they were drawn. After the Pre-Enrollment window and drawing are complete, The REACH School will accept new students on a first come, first served basis provided there is space available at the grade level. Click the link below to download the form. You may scan/email or drop off forms at the school’s main office at 487 Watertrough Rd, Sebastopol.

REACH Pre-Enrollment Form_2021-22

Pre-Enrollment Parent Information Meetings in 2021:

Date/Time	Link
Friday, February 12 12:00pm-12:30pm	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 848 9356 2213 Passcode: 488412
Thursday, February 25 12:00pm-12:30pm	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 814 2931 4740 Passcode: 543637
Thursday, March 11 12:00pm-12:30pm	Join Zoom Meeting Meeting ID: 832 7132 7575 Passcode: 537504

Contact Lark Blair (lblair@reach-program.com, ph: 707-823-8618 ext: 114) to schedule a school visit and tour.

Important Pre-Enrollment Dates

Nov. 30, 2020–March 26, 2021	Pre-enrollment phase (collection of forms)
March 31, 2021	Public lottery if pre-enrollment forms outnumber space available
April 2, 2021	Notification of enrollment status and enrollment packets mailed
May 3, 2021	Open enrollment ongoing provided space is available

Community

History

The REACH School was founded in 2002 by local parents that wanted a different educational experience for their children. They incorporated Project Based Learning as the primary instruction method, along with social-emotional learning as an area of daily focus. The REACH School is dedicated to educating the whole child, academically, socially, emotionally, and physically. Reach offers a balanced approach to educating children so that they are prepared to enter the next phase of their education with the tools needed to thrive and be successful. This process of education requires a strong community effort and working together.

The Students as members of the school community:

Engage in creative and collaborative learning
Maintain academic skills at or above grade level
Value responsible behavior and treat themselves and others with respect
Participate in problem-solving in all situations
Contribute effort and engagement in all activities and nurture a joy for learning
Strive for excellence in their work
Embrace community service and value relationship
Respond to opportunities for positive role modeling and leadership

The Teachers as members of the school community:

Focus on the students and provide a creative and cooperative learning environment
Monitor and strive for academic progress for all students
Support students’ creative, social, and intellectual growth
Maintain a strong academic core (literature, history, philosophy, language, mathematics and science) integrated with creative expression through music, drama, art, and poetry.
Provide lessons and guidance designed to develop and nurture students’ diverse intelligences including students’ emotional intelligence
Follow state standards in academic instruction
Consider student needs and gifts when creating curriculum
Create a culture that fosters dignity and integrity, responsibility for actions, and problem-solving skills
Model the joy of learning as a lifelong process
Participate in collaborative/interactive relationships with families in the program
Assist, enlist, and advocate for enrichment programs alongside regular class activities

The Parents as members of the school community:

Support school programs and classrooms with volunteer time, expertise, and contributions as much as possible
Provide a responsible home environment that values learning and supports community values
Ensure their student(s) attend school daily and arrive on time
Support teachers’ high expectations of students
Support responsible, creative, and caring behavior
Participate in parent education programs that support Positive Discipline and school-wide enrichment
Monitor the influence of electronic media (i.e., TV, cell phones, movies, video games) and provide age appropriate guidance and limits
Value the need for home-based learning— providing time and place
Participate voluntarily in parent education classes and problem-solving strategies that help support the goals of the school and students
Encourage collaborative/interactive relationships with families and teaching staff.
Communicate constructively with teachers and administration to solve problems and suggest solutions

About REACH

“My son went to REACH from 3rd through 8th grades, and my daughter is heading into her fifth year there. The emphasis on community and cooperation within the classrooms, especially in regards to the projects, has really benefitted both of my kids. The teachers are nurturing and truly go above and beyond for the students. I could see their dedication when they had to abruptly shift to distance learning.“
— Amanda, REACH Parent

The REACH School is a creative, liberal arts school that supports the emerging child in becoming a whole person through the integration of strong academics, creative arts, and community involvement in an environment that fosters acceptance of and respect for self and others.

We are a California independent charter school located near Sebastopol, CA that believes in:

Valuing responsible behavior and treat all with respect
Engaging in creative and cooperative learning and problem solving
Creating a culture that fosters dignity and integrity
Embracing community involvement and service
Participating in cooperative/interactive relationships with families in the program
Modeling the joy of learning as a life-long process

You can read our full Charter here – The REACH School Charter Nov 2016

We have a Project Based Learning approach that encourages collaboration, design/creation and problem solving.

The projects are standards-focused in order to support accountability and valid assessment
Problem solving requires information from investigation, research, and reasoning
Encourages collaboration through small groups, student-led presentations, or whole-class evaluations
Helps students to ‘know’ and ‘do’

We practice Positive Discipline and integrate Social and Emotional Learning into our curriculum. REACH is a certified Lab School of the Positive Discipline Association.

We offer enrichment opportunities throughout the year for Art, Music, Poetry, and numerous annual field trips to destinations local and further.

We have an independent study program that caters to students and parents wishing to merge more parent/student driven education with home-based activities and lessons.

We offer Aftercare for students from TK through 4th for families who need flexible hours.

Additional Documents:

4 STEPS TO A LIFE-LONG LOVE OF LEARNING

1Project Based Learning TK-8^th
Project-based learning engages your child’s own interests and curiosity in a collaborative setting, motivating them to dig deeper into subjects while developing important skills tied to academic and career success.

2Social Emotional Curriculum
Positive Discipline focused on guiding your child to become a resilient, curious, and contributing adult of tomorrow. REACH offers Parents ongoing support and training to help nurture Positive Discipline understanding and growth.

3Enrichments and Community Involvement
Projects offer your student the chance to share their skills with the world. And to help expand those skills, REACH offers P.E., Expressive Arts and rotating options such Yoga, Filmmaking, Woodworking, Gardening and more.

4Connect
Call us at 707 823 8618 to speak to our staff or visit our enrollment page to get started and learn more about how REACH can help your student thrive.