California Aerospace Academy

We are a public charter school for 7th to 12th grade. We offer California content standard base courses in Science, Math, Language Arts, History, and of course in Aviation. Our instruction is kid friendly but academically challenging. Our curriculum is designed to be hands-on, project based learning experiences within the classroom and beyond. We are committed to preparing your child for a career preferably in Aerospace and Aviation.

CAA SARC
School Accountability Report Cards

The Calfornia Aerospace Academy (CAA) is affiliated with Gateway Community Charters, Inc. (GCC), an independent non-profit agency that supports students, parents and the community through the conception, development, administration and governance of innovative, high quality, standards-based educational school options within the greater Sacramento Area.

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What is a Charter School

Charter schools are independent public schools that are allowed to be more innovative and are held accountable or for improved student achievement. By forming a strong partnership among parents, students and teachers, charter schools are able to create an environment that's specially tailored for the students who go there. An environment where:

• Parents are encouraged to be involved
• Teachers have the freedom to innovate
• Students have the chance to learn
• All three are held accountable for improving student achievement

Like traditional public schools, all charter public schools:

• Do not charge tuition
• Are not religiously-based, and may not discriminate
• Enroll all students who apply, unless the school is at capacity, when at capacity perspective students are entered into a lottery
• Meet all California State Standards for curriculum
• Administer state standardized tests, like the California High School Exit Exam (CAHSEE)
• Have credentialed teachers for core subjects
• Receive public funding, based on student enrollment

Vision

• Integrate aerospace and aviation technology with standards-based curriculum
• Create an engaging learning environment to create educational success for all students
• Establish high expectations for students and staff
• Develop highly successful learners
• Develop active partnerships with parents
• Collaborate with community members and organizations who are in the aerospace and aviation field

Mission

The California Aerospace Academy Mission is to:

• Prepare students for college
• Prepare students for careers in aviation and aerospace related industries
• Prepare students for citizenship
• Provide a personalized education
• Provide rigorous instruction and curriculum
• Provide hands on and relevant learning experiences related to aerospace and aviation fields