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  Yosemite Wawona​Elementary Charter School

What is a Charter School?

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Charter schools are public schools operating under a “charter,” essentially a contract entered into between the school and its authorizing agency. In addition to allowing the school to open, the charter allows the school significant operational autonomy to pursue specific educational objectives. The autonomy granted under the charter agreement allows the school considerable decision-making authority over key matters of curriculum, personnel, and budget. Charter schools are often not a part of states’ current districts and, therefore, have few if any zoning limitations. Therefore, students attend charter schools by the choice of their parents or guardians rather than by assignment to a school district.

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All information on this page is from the National Charter School Resource Center.
Please visit their website for more detailed information about charter schools.
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      • Charter School Facts
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      • Benefits of Charter Schools
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      • Core Program
      • Flex Friday Independent Study Program
    • Enrichment Programs
    • FAQs
    • Calendar & Weekly Schedule >
      • 2021 - 2022 Calendar
      • 2020 - 2021 Calendar
      • 2019-2020 Calendar
      • 2017-2018 Calendar
      • 2016-2017 Calendar
    • Board >
      • Meetings & Agendas
      • Meeting Minutes
      • Board Policies
      • Prop 39
    • Staff
    • Information >
      • COVID - 19
      • Charter
      • LCAP
      • SARC Report
      • Audit
    • Parent Feedback
    • Transportation
  • Enrollment
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