To put it simply, students are earning significant college units while they are working toward their high school diploma. Through a wonderful partnership with Shasta College and some innovative planning, many of the students’ high school classes (and their associated state standards) will be met through the completion of a college course. 

Students will have the opportunity to earn up to two years of college credit while working toward their high school diploma. The college classes can be taught on the high school campus by qualified high school staff (dual enrollment), on the college campus by college staff (concurrent enrollment), or online by college staff while students are supervised and supported by high school staff (facilitated enrollment). RSA’s high school will use all three methods to support academic success as students grow and mature.

As a public charter school, there is no tuition for high school or college classes, but there will be some fees associated with the college classes. (These can be navigated based on need.)

Currently we have no gym and no plans for a recognized school sports program. We will encourage our students to participate in local recreation leagues or club teams. 

Yes, RSA accepts students with Individualized Education Plans and has a Special Education Department to provide services.

No, RSA does not provide transportation directly for either, but has a partnership with RABA and offsets monthly ridership passes. 

While availability may fluctuate, we are dedicated to providing visual and performing arts classes on campus or through the college. Some electives will be offered based on student interest. Additional elective opportunities will be available through our partnership with Shasta College.

We anticipate offering extracurricular activities based on student interest and abilities. There are also opportunities to join student organizations through CTE pathways pursued at Shasta College.

RSA contracts with Columbia Elementary School District to provide our school lunch program.

While details will be worked out with school staff, we anticipate a closed campus initially due to age of students and proximity to food vendors.

Though California will be requiring an 8:30am start time, students will be welcomed on campus at a reasonable time that coincides with the K-8 drop off.