Rio Valley - Pacific Charter Institute - CA

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Programs
- HomeschoolPersonalized learning where parent/guardian takes a lead with credentialed teacher support.
- Independent StudyStudents work closely with teachers for individual learning paths. Six resource centers are available.
- Site Based SchoolNew Pacific School campuses offer a 5-day/week choice with project based learning.
Schools
- Heritage Peak Charter SchoolCheck out our Heritage Peak Charter School.
- Rio Valley Charter SchoolLearn more about Rio Valley Charter School.
- Sutter Peak Charter AcademySee what Sutter Peak Charter School has to offer.
- Valley View Charter PrepCheck out Valley View Charter Prep.
- New Pacific CharterExplore New Pacific School’s approach to learning and its campuses.
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Rio Valley Charter School is a free public charter school that offers personalized homeschooling (support is offered in San Joaquin and the adjacent counties) and independent study (resource centers are offered in Lodi, Elk Grove, and Sacramento). Whether you enroll in our homeschool or independent study programs we provide students and families with the resources they need for their different learning styles.

Non-Profit Independent Charter School
TK—12^th Grades
Homeschool Support & Independent Study
Resource Centers & Community-Based
Accredited by Western Association of Schools & Colleges

I learned what I needed in ways that worked for me.

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Rio Valley Charter School Programs

Rio Valley Charter School offers a tuition-free homeschool or independent study personalized learning model for students in grades TK—12. Our program allows parents and students to select their curriculum and access a wide variety of free educational resources and materials.

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Homeschool

Homeschooling that provides the freedom to explore.

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Independent Study

Independent student that empowers students with academic choices.

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Parent Information

Find information about academic resources and more.

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Accountability

Read the accountability documents for our school.

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Take the first step towards your personalized education today and submit an application.

Media

Rio Valley staff together

Two Rio Valley students working at the Lodi resource center

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Rio Valley students walking together down the street

Western Association of Schools and Colleges seal

Rio Valley is a W.A.S.C. Accredited program. WASC Accreditation is a statement to the broader community and stakeholders that it is a trustworthy institution for student learning and committed to ongoing improvement.

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Announcements

Our School Site Council Meeting will be held in person and virtually on April 11, 2025

Resources

Resource Centers

Documents

Contact us

Director: Heather Marshall

heather.marshall@pacificcharters.org

Site Manager: Susan Moore

susan.moore@pacificcharters.org

Records Requests

Registrar: Theresa Myers

Email: registrar@pacificcharters.org

Phone: 866-992-9033 x 3051

Fax: 916-924-6670

Rio Valley Charter School

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