Frequently Asked Questions:
Do you charge a tuition?
As a California public elementary, tuition is always free.
Do I have to live in Oakhurst or Fresno?
Charter schools can serve students who reside in any bordering county to the county that charter school maintains its charter. Mountain Home Charter School is in Madera County. We will take qualifying students who reside out of county as long as the majority of students we serve reside in Madera County. We primarily serve Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties.
Aren't you just helping families who "home-school"
We have many similar benefits of home schooling, and other necessary and helpful elements that make our program best referred to as a "personalized learning" program. It is true that much of the student's work is done independently, but we also support them with on-site classes, assessment, and academic counseling. The independent portion is guided with frequent meetings, specialized curriculum, and significant assessment.
What happens if a student is not successful in this type of program?
According to Charter Law, we are obligated to set standards for success and academic growth which students must meet in order to continue with us. We work with students to give them every chance to continue, but if a student cannot achieve in this setting we refer them back to the comprehensive campus.
As a California public elementary, tuition is always free.
Do I have to live in Oakhurst or Fresno?
Charter schools can serve students who reside in any bordering county to the county that charter school maintains its charter. Mountain Home Charter School is in Madera County. We will take qualifying students who reside out of county as long as the majority of students we serve reside in Madera County. We primarily serve Fresno, Madera, and Mariposa Counties.
Aren't you just helping families who "home-school"
We have many similar benefits of home schooling, and other necessary and helpful elements that make our program best referred to as a "personalized learning" program. It is true that much of the student's work is done independently, but we also support them with on-site classes, assessment, and academic counseling. The independent portion is guided with frequent meetings, specialized curriculum, and significant assessment.
What happens if a student is not successful in this type of program?
According to Charter Law, we are obligated to set standards for success and academic growth which students must meet in order to continue with us. We work with students to give them every chance to continue, but if a student cannot achieve in this setting we refer them back to the comprehensive campus.