Program Sites

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The Merced City School District lies in the middle of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, the most productive agricultural area in the world.  Located near the heart of the state, Merced is within a two-hour drive of Yosemite National Park with its spectacular waterfalls and miles of hiking trails.  It is also just two hours by car to the Pacific beaches and the lovely seaside communities of Monterey and Carmel.
 
The Merced City School District is energetic and progressive.  Twelve hundred dedicated certificated and classified staff serve nearly twelve thousand students on a traditional schedule in fourteen K-6 elementary schools, all with state preschool classes, and four 7-8 middle schools. The district is also committed to the highest quality instructional program for all children.  Parents, teachers, and administrators are involved in regular assessment of program quality and ongoing program development in order to address the needs of students and to ensure alignment with the rigorous California State Standards and Frameworks.  Quality staff development is a high priority for the district.
 
Merced, which has more than 80,000 residents, is known for its wide tree-lined streets, open spaces, 29 tree-shaded parks, and 12 miles of class-one bike paths.  The Courthouse Museum and nearby Castle Air Museum are some of the many attractions enjoyed by local residents.
 
Several major colleges and universities are located in close proximity to the district, including UC Merced, Merced College, California State University, Fresno and California State University, Stanislaus.

Lodi Unified School District encompasses 350 square miles and serves the cities of Lodi, North Stockton, and the communities of Acampo, Clements, Lockeford, Victor, and Woodbridge. Student enrollment is 27,000 in Kindergarten through grade twelve. There are 49 school sites, 33 elementary, 7 middle, 4 comprehensive high schools, and two continuation high schools. In addition, the district offers community day schools, a Middle College High School, an adult school, an Independence School, a Career Center, Children's Center, a Developmental Center for disabled students, and several pre-school programs.

Hickman School District joined the Charter world in 1994 when it sponsored a start-up school, Hickman Charter School. Hickman Charter Schools is a “university model” which blends the best of study at home with on-site classes and online programs. It was created in response to parents who were looking for high-quality individualized options for their children and teachers who recognized that the traditional system does not meet the needs of all children. After witnessing the success of the Hickman Charter School students, along with the positive power of the parent/staff collaboration, both the districts’ Elementary (K-5) and Middle School (6-8) chose to embrace the possibilities charter status could afford. Charter status empowered us to better meet the challenge of supporting the diverse needs of all students. Thus, in 2000 both schools converted to charter status. The validation of this decision to convert to charter status was evidenced when the middle school was awarded Distinguished School status in 2003 and the elementary school qualified as a Distinguished School nominee in 2004. In 2014 Hickman Charter School was awarded Distinguished Schools status. Since there are just 3 schools in the district, once all were charter, we became the Hickman Community Charter District. The district's charter has been renewed in 2005, 2010, and is up for renewal in 2015.

Hickman School District joined the Charter world in 1994 when it sponsored a start-up school, Hickman Charter School. Hickman Charter Schools is a “university model” which blends the best of study at home with on-site classes and online programs. It was created in response to parents who were looking for high-quality individualized options for their children and teachers who recognized that the traditional system does not meet the needs of all children. After witnessing the success of the Hickman Charter School students, along with the positive power of the parent/staff collaboration, both the districts’ Elementary (K-5) and Middle School (6-8) chose to embrace the possibilities charter status could afford. Charter status empowered us to better meet the challenge of supporting the diverse needs of all students. Thus, in 2000 both schools converted to charter status. The validation of this decision to convert to charter status was evidenced when the middle school was awarded Distinguished School status in 2003 and the elementary school qualified as a Distinguished School nominee in 2004. In 2014 Hickman Charter School was awarded Distinguished Schools status. Since there are just 3 schools in the district, once all were charter, we became the Hickman Community Charter District. The district's charter has been renewed in 2005, 2010, and is up for renewal in 2015.

Our students will achieve mastery of academic standards in a safe and supportive environment. We will provide a quality, balanced education that results in academic excellence, and career preparation with attitudes and skills necessary to produce self-directed, productive citizens.

This school is tk-2nd grade

It is the philosophy of the district that Hilmar Unified School District is committed to developing each student in a safe and supportive environment by providing a quality, balanced education which leads to academic and career excellence in a global society. Our students will be respectful, well-rounded citizens who reflect community pride.

PPS Program.

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PPS Program.