I've been terribly disappointed. Although CORE knowledge is the reason why we decided to attend, the emphasis and preparation on the Academic Performance Index (API) is too high. Likewise, the math and reading program is no different than any elementary school in the surrounding areas. Parents beware,
... Read more API only measures how well children are taught to take a test, and how well they have been prepared for it. It's NOT a measure of the school's actual ability to educate. My advise? Fall in love with your neighborhood school BEFORE you look into RA-you'll be happy you don't drive so far for something you can find down the street. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/09
Our child attended a public school in another district for a couple of years. He thrived at the top of his class both years, yet the teacher feedback was always, I have to constantly think of ways to challenge your child. I knew that he wasn t learning at his fullest capacity with their curriculum,
... Read more and the school fell short at meeting his academic needs. He became uninterested in school. Thankfully we were accepted into RA, and could not be more pleased. The invigorating Core Knowledge curriculum, taught by the compassionate teachers, has not only met my son s academic needs, he has also regained his enthusiasm for learning. The efficient communication from the teachers and administration make us feel welcomed and supported in our child s academic growth. We are thrilled to be a part of RA knowing that as parents we have made the right choice to help our child succeed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/09
As the principal of Rocklin Academy Meyers, I would like to respond to the post dated March 10, 2009. I am always available and most happy to speak with parents regarding any concerns or questions they may have about our school, our curriculum, or the needs of our students. Rocklin Academy Meyers
... Read more is a public, tuition-free charter school based on Rocklin Academy Turnstone, the highest-performing school in Placer County. Both Rocklin Academy Meyers and Rocklin Academy Turnstone are open to all students. If a class is oversubscribed, a lottery process is used and then a waiting list is created for each grade level. Our kindergarten through third grade classes have twenty students per classroom and fourth grade has thirty students. Next year we will add a fifth grade class in which thirty students will be enrolled, and in the 2010-2011 school year we will add a sixth grade class, also with thirty students. Our class sizes are the same as or smaller than other schools in the local area. Rocklin Academy Turnstone serves grades K-6. A newly-approved charter school, Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (WSCA), is slated to open in 2009-2010 with grades 7-9. Rocklin Academy Meyers is located at a comparatively older and more traditional campus which we share with Rocklin Elementary School. It is well-maintained and the grounds and classrooms are extremely safe, clean, neat, and inviting. We have a large playground and a field for recess and P.E, and students are provided with all necessary educational resources, including a computer lab, library, books, and various supplementary materials. Each one of our classrooms is equipped, and has been since the first day of school, with functioning heat and air conditioning. In addition to the California Standards and Benchmarks, we teach the internationally-recognized Core Knowledge curriculum. This rich course of study includes in-depth studies of history and geography, grammar, literature and poetry, science, mathematics, art, and music. Core Knowledge is based upon the 4 S s- the idea that a viable curriculum should be: Sequenced, with knowledge that builds upon what has been learned in previous grade levels Solid, in other words, relevant and lasting Specific, so that exactly which people, events, ideas, and movements to be learned are defined Shared, to ensure that students become familiar with a broad range of knowledge which they will be expected to know to be productive, successful citizens Rocklin Academy has a culture of Collaborative Inquiry in which grade-level teams of teachers continuously utilize data to evaluate student achievement, develop strategies to address areas of academic need, and re-assess students to determine if progress has been made. We are dedicated to ensuring that all students learn at high levels and reach their full potential. I ask that parents contact me with any questions or concerns. Parent partnership is a key component of the foundation of Rocklin Academy and working together, we will ensure that our students receive the best educational experience possible. Mary Decker Principal Rocklin Academy Meyers Read less
Posted by a principal on 03/14/09
This school is wonderful. Our child is thriving in the rich academic environment provided. He loves geography, history, Spanish and science. Last year it was a struggle to get him out the door. He also is enjoying Spanish Club and thought Mad Science after school was great. We are fortunate that he was
... Read more picked via the lottery. It is great to have this choice in our community. A bonus was a front row seat in Sacramento to hear the Governer and Captain Sully speak. The teachers are wonderful. Keep up the great work RA! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/13/09
Charter schools in general are supposed to better educate our children. The benefits are smaller class sizes, rigorous academic studies, and a better developed curriculum giving students a better education than they would have going to their base schools in the district. This school has failed. They
... Read more have added more students to my child's class than the standard class size would be at any other district elementary school without achieving the academic progress needed for their original students who began attending since the beginning of the year. Their goal is to extend their school curriculum to a junior high level for the Turnstone campus. The curriculum is not benefiting the children in any way. I do not see comparable progress with other district schools. The school site itself is quite run down and there has been no heat in my child's classroom since the beginning of the year. Read less
Rocklin schools — Rocklin Academy At Meyers is located at 5035 Meyers St, Rocklin CA 95677. 5035 Meyers St is in the 95677 ZIP code in Rocklin, CA The school district for Rocklin Academy At Meyers is the Rocklin Unified School District. Rocklin Academy At Meyers is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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