Sonora, CA has several educational options for families with children. The city is served by the Sonora Union High School District, which includes Sonora High School, which has a long history of academic excellence, and Theodore Bird High School, which serves students with special needs. Additionally, there are two elementary school districts, Curtis Creek and Sonora Elementary, that feed into the high school district. These districts offer small class sizes, personalized attention, and a variety of extracurricular activities. The city also has a charter school, Foothill Leadership Academy, which offers an alternative educational approach with a focus on leadership development.
For those seeking higher education, Columbia College is located in Sonora and is part of the Yosemite Community College District. The college offers a variety of programs, including transfer courses to four-year universities, vocational and technical education, and continuing education courses. The college also has a robust athletics program, including basketball, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
Finally, for those seeking alternative education options, Sonora has a number of homeschooling resources and support groups. These groups offer guidance, resources, and community for families who choose to educate their children at home. Overall, Sonora, CA offers a range of educational options for families and individuals seeking academic and personal growth.
K through 8th Grades
830 Greenley Rd.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209)532-5491
www.ses.k12.ca.us
9th through 12th Grades
430 N. Washington Street
Sonora, CA 95370
(209)532-5511
www.sonorahs.k12.ca.us
https://www.publicschoolreview.com/california/sonora-union-high-school-district/637260-school-district
11600 Columbia College Dr.
Sonora, CA 95370
(209)588-5100
http://columbia.yosemite.cc.ca.us/
Two Years of Free Tuition to Sonora High School Graduates: https://www.gocolumbia.edu/give_a_gift/columbiapromise.php#:~:text=The%20Promise%20program%20makes%20it,they%20enroll%20immediately%20after%20graduation
19234 Rawhide Rd
Jamestown, CA 95327
(209) 984-0454
info@sierrawaldorf.com
http://www.sierrawaldorf.com/
The Waldorf approach to education is the conscious an intentional use of the insights and indications of Rudolf Steiner as the foundation for pedagogical and organizational work in education. The Waldorf approach to education has become a global movement and, as it draws close to its 100-year anniversary, it has become well-documented in its efficacy; especially in today’s fast-paced, convenient, and technologically-driven world.
We continually provide a unique, innovative and integrated curriculum (concepts, products and materials) that aligns with the principles for developmental learning as established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Best teaching practices, based on well-established and rigorous research, guide our curriculum choices and approaches.
A print-rich environment enhances student understanding of oral and written language and provides a foundation for future learning. For this we use the Zoo-phonics® Multisensory Language Arts Program. Zoo-phonics® integrates all aspects of language arts (phonological awareness, the alphabet, print information and oral language) with math, art, music, science, social studies, resource conservation, cooking and nutrition, sensory motor, physical education, grooming and self-care.
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Summerville High School is a comprehensive high school of approximately 435 students in grades 9-12. Summerville High School has a shared principal and two grade-level coordinators. The Summerville High School campus has been thoroughly modernized with updated technology. Students are given a selection of academic pathways including AP, college-prep and CTE courses. Students on campus are very active in athletics and the performing arts, as well as ASB and many clubs.