Academics
SCHOOL PROFILE
Modoc Charter School (CDE#2530129, Charter #279) is a direct-funded Independent
Study Charter School, sponsored by the Modoc Joint Unified School District.
Because of our non-classroom-based program we are able to serve students in Modoc
County, as well as the contiguous counties (Shasta, Lassen and Siskiyou). Our
enrollment, as of March, 2005, is 450 students. We serve students in grades
K-12. The student population consists of a solid representation of racial/ethnic
and socio-economic groups consistent with northeastern California. The school
was chartered in January of 2000. The sponsoring district renewed the Charter in
December of 2005, extending our service to students through June of 2009.
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of Modoc Charter School is to enable students to become
competent, contributing members of society, equipped with the reading, writing,
mathematical, technological and problem-solving skills necessary for success in
a rapidly changing world. Modoc Charter School is a K-12 charter school
established as a non-profit corporation serving the educational needs of
students and families who desire a personalized option different from the
traditional public school system. The school delivers an individualized
curriculum emphasizing the development of strong core learning competencies,
knowledge and attributes necessary to lead a fulfilling and successful life.
Particular attention is focused on four curricular areas: English/Language Arts,
Mathematics, History/Social Science, and Science. Technology serves as another
component of the learning options. Modoc Charter School centers its efforts and
resources on students who learn best independently and have a supportive home
environment, but also enrolls “at-risk” students who are willing to work within
a guided, personalized structure.
SCHOOL PROGRAM
A learning team consisting of the instructor, parent/guardian and student uses a
variety of curriculum resources and methodologies to help students reach
learning goals. The instruction is provided in various settings, including
homes, learning centers, community sites or combinations of those locations.
Staff members use a variety of delivery methods that include, but are not
limited to: face-to-face individualized instruction, independent learning,
computer-based instruction, on-line inquiry, school-directed workshops,
tutorials and labs, as well as concurrent enrollment in junior/community college
courses, when appropriate. All instruction is aligned with the California
Curriculum Standards and learning plans include reference to standards addressed
in the work assigned to students.
The learning team develops personalized, flexible learning plans to meet
individual student needs and family schedules. Instructors interact with
students in regularly scheduled meetings, during classes, workshops, tutorials
and labs, as well as in contacts by telephone and e-mail. The staff
individualizes instruction while maintaining high standards and seeking
appropriate learning outcomes for all students. We combine a traditional
academic core with the power of individualized learning in a variety of modes.
Using and integrating different types of technologies with the curriculum, the
staff is less restricted by time, place, or learning resources.
The goal is to engage students with materials and activities that maximize their
learning styles and strengths. It empowers supportive parents to be active
partners in the personal and educational growth of the child.
The school focuses on addressing the special learning needs of all students,
offering Special Education and Title I programs for those students who qualify.
The Modoc County Office of Education SELPA provides staffing, evaluation, and
programming for students with active IEP’s, while Modoc Charter School provides
Title I instructors for those who meet that criteria.
GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
Students in grades 9-12 must complete the following course of study, which
results in the accumulation of at least 230 credits, in order to receive a
Graduation Diploma. Credits are awarded as follows: Five (5) credits per course
per semester. (a year-long course equals 10 credits). Each student, beginning
with the Class of 2006, must also pass the California High School Exit
Examination (CAHSEE).
English (40 credits)
Mathematics (Including at least one year of
Algebra…..30 credits)
Science (20 credits)
World History (10 credits)
U.S. History (10 credits)
Government (5 credits)
Economics (5 credits)
Humanities (Foreign Language and/or Visual/Performing
Arts….20 credits)
Physical Education (20 credits)
Vocational/Technical/Life Skills (10 credits)
Health (2.5 credits)
Electives (57.5 credits)
GRADING SYSTEM/GRADE POINT AVERAGE
Modoc Charter School uses the following grading system and grade point average
calculation:
A = 90-100% (An “A” earns 4.0 grade points)
B = 80-89% (A “B” earns 3.0 grade points)
C = 70-79% (A “C” earns 2.0 grade points)
D = 60-69% (A “D” earns 1.0 grade points)
F = 0 to 59% (An “F” earns NO grade points)
No weighted grades or grade points are included in the school grading system.
