School Accountability Report Card    
  Reported for School Year 2005-06  
Published During 2006-07

The School Accountability Report Card (SARC), which is required by law to be published annually, contains information about the condition and performance of each California public school. More information about SARC requirements is available at the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/. For additional information about the school, parents and community members should contact the school principal or the district office. DataQuest, an online data tool at http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/, contains additional information about this school and comparisons of the school to the district, the county, and the state.

I. About This School

Contact Information
This section provides the school's contact information.
SchoolDistrict
 School Name Northcoast Charter District Name Big Lagoon Union Elementary
 Street 269 Big Lagoon Park Phone Number 707/677-3688
 City, State, Zip Trinidad, CA    95570- Web Site http://www.humboldt.k12.ca.us/blagoon_sd/
 Phone Number 707/822-4845  Superintendent Kim Blanc - Superintendent/Principal
 Principal Jean Bazemore  E-mail Address kblanc@humboldt.k12.ca.us
 E-mail Address upacademy@sbcglobal.net  --- ---

School Description and Mission Statement
This section provides information about the school's goals and programs.

Our mission is to create an alternative, non-traditional learning environment for students and teachers in grades K-12. Our focus is the education of the whole person as an intellectual, emotional, moral, and physical being, and the development of socially competent civic leaders.

 

Our learning environment will uncover the student's innate creativity, curiosity, and wonder in the exploration of the natural world, and in our exploration of what it means to be human. A student-centered approach to learning will encourage students to achieve their unique academic, creative, and physical potential. 

 

We are establishing a collaborative learning community. Respect for the distinct history and gifts of each individual will foster the growth of our society of learners, and the love of learning in its many forms.


Opportunities for Parental Involvement
This section provides information about opportunities for parents to become involved with school activities.
Parents have the opportunity to be involved in many ways: membership/participation in the site councils of each campus, membership/participation in the Big Lagoon Charter Network Governing council, participation in field trips and special events, classroom volunteers, and participation in school social events for the students and their families. Contact the director of each charter campus.

Student Enrollment by Grade Level
This table displays the number of students enrolled in each grade level at the school.
 Grade Level Number of Students Grade Level Number of Students
 Kindergarten 15  Grade 8 11 
 Grade 1 25  Ungraded Elementary 0 
 Grade 2 23  Grade 9 18 
 Grade 3 20  Grade 10 18 
 Grade 4 23  Grade 11 18 
 Grade 5 24  Grade 12 17 
 Grade 6 10  Ungraded Secondary 0 
 Grade 7 14  Total Enrollment 235 

Student Enrollment by Group
This table displays the percent of students enrolled at the school who are identified as being in a particular group.
 Group Percent of
Total Enrollment		 Group Percent of
Total Enrollment
 African American 0.0  White (not Hispanic) 75.7 
 American Indian or Alaska Native 3.0  Multiple or No Response 17.0 
 Asian 3.4  Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 28.1 
 Filipino 0.0  English Learners 1.0 
 Hispanic or Latino 0.9  Students with Disabilities 5.0 
 Pacific Islander 0.0  --- ---

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Elementary)
This table displays by grade level the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
 Grade
Level		 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms
 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+
 K 16.0 1   16.0 1   15.0 1  
 1 15.0 2   16.0 2   17.0 2  
 2 16.0 1   15.0 1   15.0 1  
 3 15.0 1   16.0 1   13.0 1  
 4 14.0 1   15.0 1   15.0 1  
 5 9.0 1   12.0 1   15.0 1  
 6            
 K-3 19.0 2   12.5 2   10.5 2  
 3-4            
 4-8 15.5 2   22.0 1 1  22.0 1 1 
 Other            

Average Class Size and Class Size Distribution (Secondary)
This table displays by subject area the average class size and the number of classrooms that fall into each size category (a range of total students per classroom).
 Subject 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms		 Avg.
Class
Size		Number of
Classrooms
 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+ 1-20 21-32 33+
 English 7.0 1   21.2 4 1  18.0 2  
 Mathematics         18.0 1  
 Science 27.5 1  1 18.0 2   16.5 2  
 Social Science 16.0 2   19.5 2   17.5 2  

Participation in the Class Size Reduction Program
This table displays the percent of students in kindergarten trough grade 3 who were assigned to a classroom that participated in the Class Size Reduction Program.
 Grade Level Percent of Students Participating
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 K   
 1   
 2   
 3   

II. School Climate

School Safety Plan
This section provides information about the school's comprehensive safety plan.
Northcoast Charter has policies and plans in place to ensure the safety of our students. These cover emergencies such as fires, earthquakes, and disasters, and include policies regarding visitors to our campus, a safe school plan, and a disaster/emergency plan.

School Discipline Practices
This section provides information about the school's efforts to create and maintain a positive learning environment, including the school's use of disciplinary strategies.
At Northcoast Charter we believe in the unique value of each child, parent, and teacher -- both as individuals and as a members of the school community. We offer a climate of warm caring and mutual respect. We work together to create an environment which minimizes the pressures of the popular culture and the use of academic competition as motivation. Northcoast Charter's strengths are based on the belief that academic growth, a well-developed sense of self worth, and an eagerness to accept challenge, are essential to the success of students. Our beliefs underlie everything that we do at Northcoast Charter School. We strive to be constantly aware of the trust that parents place in us as we guide students toward a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them. Programs include: Second Step, Conflict Resolution, and mediation.

Suspensions and Expulsions
This table displays the rate of suspensions and expulsions (the total number of incidents divided by the total enrollment) at the school and district levels for the most recent three-year period.
 Rate School District
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 Suspensions 5 1 0      
 Expulsions 0 0 0      

III. School Facilities

School Facility Conditions and Improvements
This section provides information about the condition of the school's grounds, buildings, and restrooms, and a description of any planned or recently completed facility improvements.
Three Campuses: Northcoast Charter K-8 at Big Lagoon (Beautiful Campus surrounded by Redwoods and the sound of the ocean & part of Big Lagoon Union School facility), Northcoast Charter K-5 in Arcata (A family oriented campus which provides classroom space for six classrooms and playground facilities in a unique non-institutional setting), Northcoast Charter High School (The charter high school, Northcoast Preparatory and Performing Arts Academy uses several facilities in Arcata and the community -- the main classrooms are in the Six Rivers Masonic Lodge and the adjacent house nestled in the redwoods). These three campuses are clean, in good repair, and esthetically unique & pleasing.

School Facility Conditions Good Repair Status
This table displays the results of the most recently completed school site inspection to determine the school facility's good repair status.
 Item Inspected
 Facility in
Good Repair		 Repair Needed and
Action Taken or Planned
 Yes No
 Gas Leaks
x
   
 Mechanical Systems
x
   
 Windows/Doors/Gates (interior and exterior)
x
   
 Interior Surfaces (walls, floors, and ceilings)
x
   
 Hazardous Materials (interior and exterior)
x
   
 Structural Damage
x
   
 Fire Safety
x
   
 Electrical (interior and exterior)
x
   
 Pest/Vermin Infestation
x
   
 Drinking Fountains (inside and outside)
x
   
 Restrooms
x
   
 Sewer
x
   
 Playground/School Grounds
x
   
 Other
   

IV. Teachers

Teacher Credentials
This table displays the number of teachers assigned to the school with a full credential, without a full credential, and those teaching outside of their subject area of competence. Detailed information about teacher qualifications can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 Teachers School District
   2003-04     2004-05     2005-06     2005-06  
 With Full Credential 16 17 19 23
 Without Full Credential 0 0 1 1
 Teaching Outside Subject Area of Competence    ---

Teacher Misassignments and Vacant Teacher Positions
This table displays the number of teacher misassignments (teachers assigned without proper legal authorization) and the number of vacant teacher positions (not filled by a single designated teacher assigned to teach the entire course at the beginning of the school year or semester). Note: Total Teacher Misassignments includes the number of Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners.
 Indicator   2004-05     2005-06     2006-07  
 Misassignments of Teachers of English Learners 0 0 0
 Total Teacher Misassignments 0 0 0
 Vacant Teacher Positions 0 0 0

Core Academic Classes Taught by NCLB Compliant Teachers
This table displays the percent of classes in core academic subjects taught by No Child Left Behind (NCLB) compliant and non-NCLB compliant teachers at the school, at all schools in the district, at high-poverty schools in the district, and at low-poverty schools in the district. More information on teacher qualifications required under NCLB can be found at http://www.cde.ca.gov/nclb/sr/tq/.
 Location of Classes Percent of Classes In Core Academic Subjects
 Taught by
 NCLB Compliant Teachers		 Taught by
 Non-NCLB Compliant Teachers
 This School  83.3 16.7
 All Schools in District  84.0 16.0
 High-Poverty Schools in District  0.0 0.0
 Low-Poverty Schools in District  0.0 0.0

Substitute Teacher Availability
This section provides information about the availability of qualified substitute teachers and the impact of any difficulties in this area on the school's instructional program.
Substitutes come from within the local credentialed professional teaching community.

Teacher Evaluation Process
This section provides information about the procedures and the criteria for teacher evaluations.
Campus directors evaluate teachers on a systematic basis to evaluate effectiveness and to foster professional growth and development.

V. Support Staff

Academic Counselors and Other Support Staff
This table displays, in units of full-time equivalents (FTE), the number of academic counselors and other support staff who are assigned to the school and the average number of students per academic counselor. One FTE equals one staff member working full time; one FTE could also represent two staff members who each work 50 percent of full time.
 Title Number of FTE
 Assigned to School		 Average Number of
 Students per
 Academic Counselor
 Academic Counselor  
 Library Media Teacher (Librarian)  ---
 Library Media Services Staff (paraprofessional)  ---
 Psychologist  ---
 Social Worker  ---
 Nurse  ---
 Speech/Language/Hearing Specialist  ---
 Resource Specialist (non-teaching)  ---
 Other  ---

VI. Curriculum and Instructional Materials

Quality, Currency, and Availability of Textbooks and Instructional Materials
This table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school, and information about the school's use of any supplemental curriculum or non-adopted textbooks or instructional materials.
 Core Curriculum Area Quality, Currency, and
 Availability of Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials		 Percent of Pupils
 Who Lack Their Own
 Assigned Textbooks and
 Instructional Materials
 Reading/Language Arts

Textbooks and instructional materials are high quality and current. 

0
 Mathematics

Textbooks and instructional materials are high quality and current.

0
 Science

Textbooks and instructional materials are high quality and current.

0
 History-Social Science

Textbooks and instructional materials are high quality and current. 

0
 Foreign Language  0
 Health  0
 Science Laboratory Equipment
 (grades 9-12)		  0

VII. School Finances

Expeditures Per Pupil and School Site Teacher Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays a comparison of the school's per pupil expenditures from unrestricted (basic) sources with other schools in the district and throughout the state, and a comparison of the average teacher salary at the school site with average teacher salaries at the district and state levels. Detailed information regarding salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/ec/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/.
 Level Total
 Expenditures
 Per Pupil		 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Supplemental)		 Expenditures
 Per Pupil
 (Basic)		 Average
 Teacher
 Salary
 School Site       
 District --- ---   $43,902
 Percent Difference - School Site and District --- ---   
 State --- --- $4,743 $52,375
 Percent Difference - School Site and State --- ---   

Types of Services Funded
This section provides information about the programs and supplemental services that are available at the school and funded through either categorical or other sources.
 
 
 

Teacher and Administrative Salaries (Fiscal Year 2004-05)
This table displays district-level salary information for teachers, principals, and superintendents, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. The table also displays teacher and administrative salaries as a percent of a district's budget, and compares these figures to the state averages for districts of the same type and size. Detailed information regarding salaries can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/fd/cs/ and http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/sa/salaries0405.asp.
 Category District
 Amount		 State Average
 For Districts
 In Same Category
 Beginning Teacher Salary $33,043 $35,546
 Mid-Range Teacher Salary $45,538 $51,472
 Highest Teacher Salary $53,653 $62,511
 Average Principal Salary (Elementary)  
 Average Principal Salary (Middle)  
 Average Principal Salary (High)  
 Superintendent Salary  $94,827
 Percent of Budget for Teacher Salaries 20.0 38.9
 Percent of Budget for Administrative Salaries 6.2 6.4

VIII. Student Performance

California Standards Tests
The California Standards Tests (CST) show how well students are doing in relation to the state content standards. The CSTs include English-language arts and mathematics in grades 2 through 11; science in grades 4, 8, 9, 10, and 11; and history-social science in grades 8, 10, and 11. Student scores are reported as performance levels. Detailed information regarding CST results for each grade and proficiency level, including the percent of students not tested, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

CST Results for All Students -- Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the percent of students achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards).
 Subject School District State
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 English-Language Arts 72 73 79 70 73 78 36 40 42
 Mathematics 60 48 56 59 51 56 34 38 40
 Science 65 81 69 65 81 67 25 27 35
 History-Social Science 67 77 80 70 78 80 29 32 33

CST Results by Student Group - Most Recent Year
This table displays the percent of students, by group, achieving at the Proficient or Advanced level (meeting or exceeding the state standards) for the most recent testing period.
 Group Percent of Students Scoring at Proficient or Advanced
 English-
Language Arts		 Mathematics Science History-
Social Science
 African American    
 American Indian or Alaska Native * *  
 Asian * * * *
 Filipino    
 Hispanic or Latino * * * *
 Pacific Islander    
 White (Not Hispanic) 82 56 64 77
 Male 73 59 86 90
 Female 83 53 57 75
 Economically Disadvantaged 65 45 64 72
 English Learners  *  *
 Students with Disabilities * * * *
 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services    

Norm-Referenced Test (NRT)
The norm-referenced test (NRT), currently the California Achievement Test, Sixth Edition (CAT/6), shows how well students are doing compared to students nationally in reading, language, spelling, and mathematics in grades 3 and 7 only. The results are reported as the percent of tested students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile). Detailed information regarding NRT results for each grade level can be found at the CDE Web site at http://star.cde.ca.gov/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.

NRT Results for All Students -- Three Year Comparison
This table displays the percent of students scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics.
Subject School District State
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 Reading 85 75 75 83 74 76 43 41 42
 Mathematics 75 72 56 73 74 59 51 52 53

NRT Results by Student Group -- Most Recent Year
This table displays the percent of students, by group, scoring at or above the national average (the 50th percentile) in reading and mathematics for the most recent testing period.
Group Percent of Students Scoring at or
Above the National Average
 Reading Mathematics
 African American  
 American Indian or Alaska Native  
 Asian * *
 Filipino  
 Hispanic or Latino  
 Pacific Islander  
 White (not Hispanic) 80 67
 Male 73 67
 Female 76 47
 Economically Disadvantaged * *
 English Learners  
 Students with Disabilities * *
 Students Receiving Migrant Education Services  

Local Assessment Results
Districts may choose to administer their own academic assessments in reading, writing, and mathematics. In such cases, this table displays the percent of students, by grade level and subject area, meeting or exceeding the district standard.
 Grade
Level		 Reading Writing Mathematics
 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006 2004 2005 2006
 K         
 1         
 2         
 3         
 4         
 5         
 6         
 7         
 8         
 9         
 10         
 11         
 12         

California Physical Fitness Test Results
The California Physical Fitness Test is administered to students in grades 5, 7, and 9 only. This table displays by grade level the percent of students meeting fitness standards (scoring in the healthy fitness zone on all six fitness standards) for the most recent testing period. Detailed information regarding the California Physical Fitness Test, and comparisons of a school's test results to the district and state levels, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/pf/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
 Grade Level Percent of
Students Meeting
Fitness Standards
 519.0
 733.3
 950.0

IX. Accountability

Academic Performance Index

The Academic Performance Index (API) is an annual measure of the academic performance and progress of schools in California. API scores range from 200 to 1,000, with a statewide target of 800. Detailed information about the API can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ap/.

API Ranks -- Three-Year Comparison
This table displays the school's statewide and similar schools API ranks. The statewide API rank ranges from 1 to 10. A statewide rank of 1 means that the school has an API score in the lowest 10 percent of all schools in the state, while a statewide rank of 10 means that the school has an API score in the highest 10 percent of all schools in the state. The similar schools API rank reflects how a school compares to 100 statistically matched "similar schools." A similar schools rank of 1 means that the school's academic performance is comparable to the lowest performing 10 schools of the 100 similar schools, while a similar schools rank of 10 means that the school's academic performance is better than at least 90 of the 100 similar schools.
 API Rank 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06
 Statewide  8 8
 Similar Schools  4 8

API Changes by Student Group -- Three Year Comparison
This table displays, by student group, the actual API changes in points added or lost for the past three years, and the most recent API score. Note: "N/A" means thet the student group is not numerically significant.
 Group Actual API Change API Score
 2003-04 2004-05 2005-06 2006
 All Students at the School  16 33 854
 African American    
 American Indian or Alaska Native    
 Asian    
 Filipino    
 Hispanic or Latino    
 Pacific Islander    
 White (not Hispanic)  25 35 859
 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    
 English Learners -- --  
 Students with Disabilities -- --  

State Award and Intervention Programs
This section will contain information about the school's participation in various state intervention and award programs only to the extent these programs were funded for the period addressed by this report.
 
 
 

Adequate Yearly Progress
The federal NCLB act requires that all schools and districts meet the following Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) criteria:
Detailed information about AYP, including participation rates and percent proficient results by student group, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.

AYP Overall and by Criteria
This table displays an indication of whether the school and the district made AYP overall and whether the school and the district met each of the AYP criteria.
 AYP Criteria School District
 Overall Yes Yes
 Participation Rate - English-Language Arts Yes Yes
 Participation Rate - Mathematics Yes Yes
 Percent Proficient - English-Language Arts Yes Yes
 Percent Proficient - Mathematics Yes Yes
 API Yes Yes
 Graduation Rate Yes Yes

Federal Intervention Program
Schools and districts receiving federal Title I funding enter Program Improvement (PI) if they do not make AYP for two consecutive years in the same content area (English-language arts or mathematics) or on the same indicator (API or graduation rate). After entering PI, schools and districts advance to the next level of intervention with each additional year that they do not make AYP. Detailed information about PI identification can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/ac/ay/.
 Indicator    School       District   
 Program Improvement Status   
 First Year of Program Improvement Implementation   
 Year in Program Improvement   
 Number of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  --- 0
 Percent of Schools Currently in Program Improvement  --- 0.0

X. School Completion and Postsecondary Preparation

Dropout Rate and Graduation Rate
This table displays the school's one-year dropout rates and graduation rates for the most recent three-year period. For comparison purposes, data are also provided at the district and state levels. Detailed information about dropout rates and graduation rates can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 Indicator School District State
 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05 2002-03 2003-04 2004-05
 Dropout Rate (1-year) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0 3.2 3.3 3.1
 Graduation Rate 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 100.0 86.7 85.3 84.9

Completion of High School Graduation Requirements
Beginning with the graduating class of 2006, students in California public schools must pass both the English-language arts and mathematics portions of the California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE) to receive a high school diploma. For students who began the 2005-06 school year in the 12th grade, this table displays by student group the percent of students who met all state and local graduation requirements for grade 12 completion, including having passed both portions of the CAHSEE or received a local waiver or state exemption. Due to the state's collection schedule for high school completion data, state level data for this reporting element will not be available for report cards published in the 2006-07 school year. Detailed information about the CAHSEE can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ta/tg/hs/. Note: "N/A" means that the student group is not numerically significant.
Group Graduating Class of 2006
 School District State
 All Students 100 100   ---
 African American    ---
 American Indian or Alaska Native    ---
 Asian    ---
 Filipino    ---
 Hispanic or Latino    ---
 Pacific Islander    ---
 White (not Hispanic)    ---
 Socioeconomically Disadvantaged    ---
 English Learners    ---
 Students with Disabilities    ---

Career Technical Education Programs
This section provides information about the degree to which pupils are prepared to enter the workforce, including a list of career technical education (CTE) programs offered at the school.
 
 
 

Career Technical Education Participation
This table displays information about participation in the school's CTE programs.
 Measure  CTE Program Participation
 Number of Pupils 
 Percent of pupils completing a CTE program
 and earning a high school diploma		 
 Percent of CTE courses sequenced or
 articulated between the school and institutions
 of postsecondary education		 

Courses for University of California and/or California State University Admission
This table displays for the most recent year two measures related to the school's courses that are required for University of California (UC) and/or California State University (CSU) admission. Detailed information about student enrollment and completion of courses required for UC/CSU admission can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 Indicator Percent 
 Students Enrolled in Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission   100.0
 Graduates Who Completed All Courses Required for UC/CSU Admission   8.1

Advanced Placement Courses
This table displays for the most recent year the number of Advanced Placement (AP) courses that the school offered by subject and the percent of the school's students enrolled in all AP courses. Detailed information about student enrollment in AP courses can be found at the CDE Web site at http://dq.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/.
 Subject Number of
AP Courses Offered		 Percent of Students
In AP Courses
 Computer Science   ---
 English 1  ---
 Fine and Performing Arts   ---
 Foreign Language 1  ---
 Mathematics   ---
 Science 1  ---
 Social Science 1  ---
 All courses 4 

College Admission Test Preparation Course Program
This section provides information about the school's college admission test preparation course program.
IB Program

SAT Reasoning Test
This table displays the percent of the school's 12th grade students who voluntarily take the SAT Reasoning Test for college entrance, and the average verbal, math, and writing scores of those students. Detailed information regarding SAT results, and comparisons of these average scores to the district and state levels, can be found at the CDE Web site at http://www.cde.ca.gov/ds/sp/ai/. Note: To protect student privacy, scores are not shown when the number of students tested is 10 or less.
 Indicator 2004 2005 2006
 Percent of Grade 12 Students Taking the Test 76.2 56.3  68
 Average Verbal Score 601  648
 Average Math Score 564  564
 Average Writing Score  ---   ---  602

X. Instructional Planning and Scheduling

School Instruction and Leadership
This section provides information about the structure of the school's instructional program and the experience of the school's leadership team.

The Northcoast Charter High School uses and is approved for the International Baccalaureate Curriculum.

The Northcoast Charter K-8 program offers a student centered Inspired curriculum.

The Northcoast Charter K-5 program offers a student centered balance of arts and academics.


Professional Development
This section provides information about the program for training the school's teachers and other professional staff.
Northcoast Charter staff enhances their teaching skills with classes and workshops at Humboldt State University, Humboldt County Office of Education, and professional development workshops in certified instruction for Waldorf methods and International Baccalaureate instruction as well as charter school workshops presented by the Charter Schools Development Center, Sacramento State.

Instructional Minutes
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional minutes offered at the school to the state requirement for each grade level.
 Grade
Level		 Instructional Minutes
 Offered State Requirement
 K  36,000
 1  50,400
 2  50,400
 3  50,400
 4  54,000
 5  54,000
 6  54,000
 7  54,000
 8  54,000
 9  64,800
 10  64,800
 11  64,800
 12  64,800

Continuation School Instructional Days
This table displays a comparison of the number of instructional days offered at the continuation school to the state requirement for each grade level.
 Grade
Level		 Instructional Days With At Least 180 Instructional Minutes
 Offered State Requirement
 9  180 days
 10  180 days
 11  180 days
 12  180 days

Minimum Days in School Year
This section provides information about the total number of days in the most recent school year that students attended school on a shortened day schedule and the reasons for the shortened day schedule.
N/A Charter School