At Sage Oak, we strive to:
- set your child on a path that fosters a love of learning
- provide an educational experience tailored to their needs and interests
- offer many curriculum options
- provide the flexibility to choose your educational philosophy
- provide an expansive list of community partners to help provide materials, resources, and supplemental services to support each student's personalized learning plan.
- provide expert teacher guidance that offers you the opportunity to shape the direction of your child’s education.
Mission Statement
Sage Oak, in collaboration with parents, teachers, students, and the school’s leadership team, cultivates life long learners by recognizing students’ and parents’ needs for educational options. Sage Oak balances flexibility with accountability and high academic excellence for families seeking a non-traditional, personalized educational experience. Sage Oak understands the need for partnership in order for students to attain their personal academic goals.
Vision Statement for Our Students
Sage Oak students are intrinsically motivated learners who are well equipped for life’s challenges and serve their communities, while successfully pursuing their interests with integrity.
Areas of Vision
- PERSONALIZATION: We will provide an educational experience of personalized learning and academic choice, within the state guidelines. Our learning model will afford families the peace of mind that they are participating in a program that will keep their students on track for learning, regardless of the school they attend.
- SUPPORT: Our priority is to support individualized student learning by collaborating with the parent educator and the student. We will utilize staff strengths, professional development opportunities, and community resources to support our students in their journey to become lifelong learners and reach academic excellence.
- ACCOUNTABILITY: We are committed to maintain sustainability through academic, fiscal, and legal accountability. We will meet criteria necessary to achieve renewal, ensure audit compliance annually, and continue compliance with legal regulations governing our school.
- GROWTH: We are strongly committed to serving our community which will establish us as a leader in the independent study model. We will set ourselves apart through expertise, parent support and high academic achievement which will benefit our stakeholders.
Sage Oak's Core Values
Student-Centered - Our fundamental value is to provide a student-centered academic program. We ensure our parents and students are supported so that they are able to meet their educational goals.
Accountability - We build trust with stakeholders by staying compliant with state and federal regulations and operating with integrity and transparency.
Service - We value relationships and understand that we are here to provide a high level of service to our community, students, parents, and one another.
Growth Mindset - We focus on working hard, learning continuously, and pushing ourselves to reach new heights. We stay current on best practices, educational trends and strive to offer innovative and engaging opportunities for our students.
Standard of Excellence - We strive for a standard of excellence in all that we do. We equip students and staff with the necessary tools, resources, and support to help them achieve their full potential.
Personalization - We personalize each student’s educational plan and experience by tailoring curriculum and instructional strategies to maximize academic growth.
Student Learning Outcomes
Accountability
- Students are self-directed in their planning and studying by effectively using time management skills
- Students demonstrate sufficient learning through work samples, learning activities, and conversation.
Service
- Students make positive contributions to their local and/or global communities through their actions that demonstrate service mentality.
Growth Mindset
- Students exhibit a growth mindset by seeking help when needed and persevering when challenged by advocating for their own learning.
- Students are inquisitive thinkers and seek knowledge for continual learning.
Standard of Excellence
- Students demonstrate higher-order thinking skills in their learning that are appropriate for their developmental level.
- Students demonstrate the ability to produce solutions in academic and real-world situations through a variety of methods.
- Students are on track to be college and career ready upon high school graduation.
Personalization
- Students effectively communicate and demonstrate knowledge that aligns with their learning style.
- Students show respect and understanding for the diversity of others.
- Students create and pursue personal and academic goals.
Areas of Service
Sage Oak provides service to families in the following counties:
- San Bernardino
- Riverside
- Los Angeles
- Orange
- San Diego
- Imperial
- Ventura
- Kern
- Inyo
Parent Advisory Council (PAC)
Sage Oak welcomes parent involvement and seeks the advisement of our parents through the PAC . The PAC meets regularly and functions to address and make recommendations regarding specific areas of school operations. Those areas may include:
- Curriculum/Instruction/Assessment
- Program Development
- Fundraising and Grants
- Budget, including the LCAP
We believe in providing personalized learning options to our students so they will become lifelong learners and contributing members of society.