Chico Country Day School a California Public Charter School

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102 West 11th Street, Chico, CA 95928  |  Phone: 530-895-2650  |  Fax: 530-895-2646
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Welcome!

About Our School

Chico Country Day School was established in 1996 as a public charter school offering a broad and enriched K-8 education, using a method of teaching based on Integrated Thematic Instruction, or ITI, which weaves subjects together based on a thematic year-long theme and emphasizing Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines. 

The mission of Chico Country Day Charter School is to provide a safe, joyful community where all learners are inspired to achieve their personal best.

Chico Country Day School is proud to be Fully Accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges CCDS was established in 1996. Our Charter sets out the goals, methods, structure and philosophy which guide our school.
  • Click here to download the Chico Country Day School Charter.
  • Click here to view the CCDS School Accountability Report Card for the 2011-2012 school year.
  • Click here to view information on CCDS WASC Accreditation.
                   Click here for WASC Three-Year Term Progress Report
                   Click here for WASC School Improvement Action Plan (2012-2015) 

Mission

Chico Country Day School is proud to be Fully Accredited by the Schools Commission of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.  The mission of Chico Country Day Charter School is to provide a safe, joyful community where all learners are inspired to achieve their personal best.

CCDS is organized as a 501(c)3 not for profit public benefit corporation and provides parents and students with expanded choices within the public school system in Chico and surrounding counties.
 
CCDS offers a broad and enriched K-8 education, emphasizing integrated teaching based on the California State Teaching Standards. We use a method of teaching based on Integrated Thematic Instruction, or ITI, which weaves subjects together based on a thematic year-long theme and also emphasizing Lifeskills and Lifelong Guidelines. We offer music, including strings, band, and classroom music, art and drama, environmental science, an afterschool program, and a preschool.

Expected Schoolwide Learning Results (ESLRs)

Academic Achiever
I am an academic achiever.  I use basic skills and critical thinking to take ownership and to develop a love of learning.


Responsible Citizen
I am a responsible citizen.  I do my personal best and I use my life skills to be a respectful, responsible and safe community leader.


Problem Solver
I am a problem solver.  I have the ability to use a variety of educational and technological resources. 

Vision

The vision of Chico Country Day School is to create a school that:
  • Offers low class size in every grade, in comparison to other schools.
  • Offers a small community environment for both students and families.
  • Is committed to academic excellence
  • Implements the Integrated Thematic Instruction model
  • Provides a dynamic, interactive classroom environment
  • Develops a school‑wide theme for the entire year.
  • Provides a technology‑rich environment.
  • Grounds instruction in math, science and the arts.
  • Encourages parents to take an active role in the operation of the school.
  • Provides an after-school program for children to complement the academic program of CCDS.

Our Charter

Our Charter School was established in 1996 and the CCDS Charter was revised and unanimously renewed in July of 2004. Our Charter sets out the goals, methods, structure and philosophy which guide our school.
  • Click here to download the Chico Country Day School Charter, approved for renewal on January 6, 2010.
  • Click here to view the CCDS School Accountability Report Card for the 2010-2011 school year.
  • Click here to view the CCDS School Accountability Report Card for the 2009-2010 school year.
  • The CUSD asbestos plan for the school site is available online now: Click Here

Contact Us

Chico Country Day School
Phone: 530-895-2650
Fax: 530-895-2646
Email Us, Click Here

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What's New

IMPORTANT DATES:


2013-14 Admission Applications available
                 
5/15 - Spring Concert 6:30 p.m.
           Faith Lutheran Church
5/16 - Safety Pals Assembly
5/17 - Kindergarten Round-Up
5/23 - Open House
5/24 - Musical "Josephine" 2 & 7 p.m.
5/27 - Memorial Day  No School
6/4 - Kindergarten Graduation
          Miss Nye's Butterflies 9 a.m.
          Mrs. Chik's Chiklettes  6 p.m.
6/5 - Kindergarten Graduation
         Mrs. Fischer's Fishies  8:30 a.m.
         8th Grade Graduation  3 p.m.
         Bidwell Bowl at CSUC
6/7 - Last Day of School
         Bridging Ceremony  8:30 a.m.
         Early Dismissal 11 a.m.
         
 

 

The 2012-13 school calendar is available by downloading here.
The 2013-14 school calendar is available by downloading here.

The 2013-14 bell schedule is available by downloading here.

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