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WELCOME TO GRASS VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL
 

WELCOME TO GRASS VALLEY CHARTER SCHOOL
 

At GVCS, we have an expanded vision of student achievement. We believe that when a student graduates from our school, they should be well on their way to becoming thoughtful, capable, and compassionate citizens. Our graduates not only imagine a better world, but also have the tools to help create it. 
 
Student success at GVCS is not measured by test scores alone. It is built on the quality of their work and the strength of their character. That's why we define achievement in three dimensions:
 
Mastery of Academic Skills
High-Quality Work
Character
 
You'll see this vision in action every day in our classrooms, in fieldwork, and throughout our school community.
 
 
 
 

OUR VALUES

 

 

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We believe students learn best through active, hands-on experiences that encourage ownership of their learning and foster curiosity and responsibility
 
We value the world beyond the classroom as a powerful teacher, using fieldwork, community connections, and real-world challenges to cultivate compassion, service, discipline, and respect.
 
We build a strong, supportive school community where collaboration, connection, and parent partnership are at the heart of every child's learning journey.
 
We embrace our shared role as stewards of the Earth, embedding environmental responsibility into our culture and curriculum
 
We nurture a sense of civic and social responsibility, encouraging students to become agents of change in their communities
 
We foster a culture of reflection, critique, and revision, where students learn to grow from feedback and strive for excellence
 
We integrate project-based learning, fieldwork, and the arts into rich, interdisciplinary expeditions that are both purposeful and academically rigorous
 
We intentionally develop character through our Design Principles, supported by our Habits of Work and Learning (HOWLS) and Habits of Character (HOCS).
 
 
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