Valley Oaks Elementary (Alternative)

www.valleyoaksschool.org

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Valley Oaks Elementary, located in Petaluma, California, serves as an alternative educational option within the Petaluma City Schools district. The school is designed to provide a flexible and personalized learning environment for students who may benefit from an approach that differs from a traditional classroom setting. By offering a smaller, more intimate campus, Valley Oaks emphasizes a strong connection between staff, students, and families, aiming to foster a sense of community that supports individual academic and social-emotional growth.

The school is particularly well-regarded for its commitment to project-based learning and an individualized curriculum that adapts to the specific needs and interests of its students. As an alternative school, it often attracts families seeking a more collaborative and hands-on educational experience that balances academic rigor with personal development. Through its focused mission and dedicated staff, Valley Oaks provides a unique pathway for students to succeed in a supportive, inclusive, and academically engaging environment.

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School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Alternative School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Petaluma City Elementary
Phone:	(707)778-4794
Website:	http://www.valleyoaksschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
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NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
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* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

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