Our Mission
The mission of Adelante Charter School is to develop biliterate, multi-cultural students whose strong academic and cultural foundations prepare them to meaningfully participate and provide leadership in their families, their community and their world to create a more just and equitable society.
Our Vision
Adelante Charter School strives to be a model dual-immersion school, recognized at the local and state levels for its outstanding academic program led by a passionate and talented staff, strong parental and community involvement, sound financial resources, and a committed board of directors.
Our Values
Adelante Charter School is deeply rooted in Cesar Chavez's values, as exemplified by his work with Dolores Huerta and the United Farm Workers of America (UFW). Together Cesar and Dolores emphasized service to others, sacrifice, a preference for helping the most needy, determination, non-violence, and acceptance of all people. These values were integral to his approach to achieving social and economic justice for farm workers.
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Accountability
The Federal Department f Education and California Department of Education requires reports and documents of schools to obtain official data from schools (e.g., demographics, budget, student outcomes) and for ensuring schools are setting goals and meeting them. The following is provided for ease of access. Should you have any questions about these documents, please contact the Adelante Charter School office.
LCAP Federal Addendum
The LCAP Federal Addendum is meant to supplement the LCAP and must be submitted to the California Department of Education to apply for the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) funding. Schools are encouraged to review the LCAP Federal Addendum annually with their LCAP, as ESSA funding should be considered in yearly strategic planning.
Title 1, Parent & Family
Engagement Policy
California's charter schools are tuition-free, public, and open to all students. California charter public schools have rigorous curriculum programs and unique educational approaches. In exchange for operational freedom and flexibility, charter schools are subject to higher levels of accountability than traditional public schools. Charter schools offer high-quality education options to communities, especially with historically underserved students.
After a charter has been established for a charter school, the school must submit a request for a charter renewal to the California Department of Education.
Local Control & Accountability Plan
The Local Control & Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that serves as a tool for California public schools to set goals, plan actions, and leverage resources to to improve student outcomes. There are many components of the LCAP, like a budget overview, goals and strategies to meet them, and strategies to improve services to
Our School Charter Renewal
California's charter schools are tuition-free, public, and open to all students. California charter public schools have rigorous curriculum programs and unique educational approaches. In exchange for operational freedom and flexibility, charter schools are subject to higher levels of accountability than traditional public schools. Charter schools offer high-quality education options to communities, especially with historically underserved students.
After a charter has been established for a charter school, the school must submit a request for a charter renewal to the California Department of Education.
Expanded Learning Opportunities
The Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELO-P) provides funding for afterschool and summer school enrichment programs for TK-6th grade programs.
“Expanded learning” means before school, after school, summer, or intersession learning programs that focus on developing the academic, social, emotional, and physical needs and interests of students through hands-on, engaging learning experiences.