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Forestville Academy is a charter school for grades 3-8. We are still part of the Forestville Unified School District, K-8. We are still part of the Forestville tradition of high academic standards in a supportive and caring environment. The movement for chartering the 3-8 grades was a collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators. The idea behind this movement was to try to bring in some innovative programs that charter schools allow as well as bring back some of our outstanding programs. Forestville Academy became a charter school in July of 2006. Our new Principal, Ms. Talin Tamzarian, was also hired at that time.
In an effort to continue the collaboration between parents, teachers, and administrators, the Forestville Academy Advisory Committee (FAAC) was formed. This group consists of elected parent representatives for each of the 3-8 grades, one K-2 representative, and teacher representatives from each grade level. The Academy Principal facilitates the meetings and Board of Trustee members also participate in the discussions. The FAAC has had a particular interest in increasing art integration into the curriculum as well expanding and enriching the electives offered at the Middle-School level.
The general public is invited to attend meetings. Parents can express their opinions and make suggestions about the direction of the Academy by working through their parent representative. Please e-mail the Academy secretary for a list of parent representatives or if you want to contact the Principal or are interested in volunteering.
Forestville Academy offers a rigorous standards-based program. Students are exposed to project-based learning as well as meaningful experiences outside of the classroom to enrich the curriculum. Teachers design lessons and use differentiated instructional strategies to reach each child’s unique learning style.
We believe that students with different learning styles and various strengths thrive when highly qualified instructors provide opportunities for success. Forestville Academy provides support for students that are in specialized programs such as English Language Development, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). We are committed to integrating students in specialized programs into the regular education program while providing them the support necessary to meet their needs.
Students that are designated to participate in the Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program are given opportunities to work together in like-ability groups within the regular education program as well as participate in after-school programs like Yearbook, Stage Craft, and Science Olympiad.
Students that have Individualized Education plans (iep’s) or 504 plans are given opportunities to work in small groups with a resource teacher and teaching assistants in our comprehensive resource room.
Students that are English Language Learners are given assistance by an ELL specialist in our English Language Development Lab………
The Academy is committed to continual school improvement. Teachers are given opportunities for professional growth in the summer and throughout the school year. In addition to classes and workshops, teachers have opportunities for collaboration within subject areas or across grade levels, including articulation with the high school district.
A rich music, physical education, and visual and performing arts program is integrated into the curriculum. Middle-School students are given the opportunity to choose enrichment classes such as foreign language, technology, a comprehensive art program, and student leadership. Additionally, we offer students an opportunity to act as cross-age tutors, working with teachers and students at lower grade levels. These invaluable experiences help keep students “connected” to each other and give opportunities for older students to act as role models for younger students.
- School District: Forestville Union Elementary School District
- CDS Code: 49706800112987
- Principal: Talin Tamzarian
- Grades: 3 - 8
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- Curriculum – Know what and how your children will learn by reading our curriculum overview
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