ABOUT RVC
RVC is a progressive TK-5 Public Charter School open to all California Residents that develops lifelong learners by giving students the tools and support to follow their natural curiosity.
RVC’s inspiration began more than two decades ago when a group of parents in the Ross Valley School District sought an alternative approach for their children’s education. After much research, they chose to model their program, called the Innovative Learning Community (ILC), on the Reggio Emilia Approach, which is based on the belief that children learn by constructing their own knowledge within the context of relationships with peers, teachers, and parents, and that the teacher is a guide and facilitator who collaborates, co-learns, and researches with the students.
OUR PHILOSOPHY
At Ross Valley Charter, we keep up with the evolving needs of our students. Our mission is to craft and share an inquiry-based educational approach that not only nurtures academic excellence but also kindles the flames of creativity, cultivates deep human connections, and ignites an unquenchable thirst for knowledge.
OUR HISTORY
Ross Valley Charter opened its doors in August 2017 with students in Transitional Kindergarten through fifth grade. All six teachers from the Multi-Age Program are now teaching at Ross Valley Charter in multi-age classrooms.
OUR STAFF
At Ross Valley Charter School, we foster a close-knit community among our teachers, encouraging collaboration and mutual support to enhance both personal and professional growth. Together, we work collectively to support the school and our students, creating a unified and nurturing environment for everyone.
At RVC, our community of teachers, staff, parents, and supporters is committed to building a school where students feel safe and confident, think critically, act compassionately, and thrive.
Ross Valley Charter operates as a public charter school guided by transparent governance and clearly defined policies that support student learning, equity, and accountability.
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