What is a charter school?

public school run independently under a charter with authorization

Charter school renewal frequency?

2, 5, or 7 years according to Dashboard scores

What does concurrent enrollment mean for high school?

student takes up to 11 units of college while taking Heartland classes

What should I do first if I am concerned about my student's reading progress?

Consult HST, and see what supports are available

Who can attend a charter school in CA?

Any student as long as space is available

How can I sign my kids up for a teacher-led trip?

Register Ticketbud, and follow trip-specific instructions

Major accountability requirement for CA charter schools?

Show student achievement and financial responsibility

How can charter schools differ from traditional schools?

More flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods

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1
What is a charter school?
Private school funded by tution
State-run homeschool
school for gifted students only
public school run independently under a charter with authorization
2
Charter school renewal frequency?
Every 3 years
2, 5, or 7 years according to Dashboard scores
Every 10 years
No renewal needed if enrollment is strong
3
What does concurrent enrollment mean for high school?
Student does full-time college only
student is in 2 high school programs at 1 time
Student takes two identical courses at same time
student takes up to 11 units of college while taking Heartland classes
4
How are California charter schools funded?
Charging per class
Private investors
Parent tuition
Public funding
5
What should I do first if I am concerned about my student's reading progress?
Take a 2 month break, try again later
Increase difficulty level and pace of curriculum
Consult HST, and see what supports are available
Try a new curriculum each week
6
Who can attend a charter school in CA?
Only wealthy families
Homeschooled students only
Only students with high test scores
Any student as long as space is available
7
How can I sign my kids up for a teacher-led trip?
Register Ticketbud, and follow trip-specific instructions
Email the teacher organizing and request tickets
Tell HST I would like to attend
Search Procurify for available trips
8
According to NCES, what was the nationwide homeschooling percentage in 22-23?
5%
1%
10%
12%
9
Major accountability requirement for CA charter schools?
Operate without oversight
Show student achievement and financial responsibility
Must charge tuition to stay oepn
follow state or district-mandated curriculum
10
Free subscriptions for Heartland students?
Touch Type Read
IXL
Accelerated Reader
All of the Above
11
What are Heartland Live classes?
Curated and taught by Heartland teachers
Live virtual classes, 2 times per week
For middle and high school
All of the above
12
How can charter schools differ from traditional schools?
No state tests
Ignore state laws
More flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods
Privately funded
13
How do homeschoolers assess progress?
Portfolios and projects
All of the above
using standardized tests
observing skills and knowledge development
14
How many teacher-led trips has Heartland offered so far this year?
204
104
268
52
15
Short, high-interest classes taught by passionate HL teachers every Tues-Thurs
Heartschool Classes
Explorers Club
Thinking Maps
Outschool
16
Heartland Charter School maintains fiscal oversight from...
annual fiscal audits
monthly board authorized reports
All of the above
authorizing district and their lawyers

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