Thousand Oaks, CA – The Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District approved the renewal of the charter petition for Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles at their regularly scheduled board meeting on Thursday, January 24. Their decision continues the partnership between CCS and the district to serve the needs of scholars looking for educational opportunities tailored to fit their specific needs.
“I am so pleased with the district’s decision to continue a relationship with Compass Charter Schools of Los Angeles,” shared Lisa Robotham, chair of the Parent Advisory Council and a parent of two CCS scholars. “Every child deserves a school that is passionate about their educational success. CCS’ dedication and attention to their scholars is unparalleled.”
The board approved the charter renewal for another five-year term after a comprehensive review by district staff, along with comments from CCS scholars, parents, partners, and staff during the January 10 Public Hearing. CCS currently serves over 600 scholars who reside in Los Angeles County, as well as the surrounding counties of Kern, San Bernardino, and Ventura through its online and options (homeschool) programs.
“It is a great honor to have our CCS of Los Angeles charter petition renewed by our partners, the Acton-Agua Dulce Unified School District,” said J.J. Lewis, CCS Superintendent & CEO. “We are elated with the opportunity to continue providing an engaging and robust educational experience to the scholars we serve throughout the region and look forward to growing these opportunities for our current and prospective scholars and their families.”
CCS is a growing independent study charter school providing rigorous virtual and homeschooling education to scholars in grades TK through 12. Scholars come from various backgrounds and experiences and are looking for individualized educational choices that fit their schedules, lifestyles, and interests. CCS teachers and staff provide direct instruction in virtual classroom sessions, offer field trips and enrichment activities, and use research-based programs to benchmark and support scholar success throughout the year.
About Compass Charter Schools
Compass Charter Schools (CCS) is a WASC-accredited virtual public charter school serving thousands of scholars throughout the state. Catering to TK-12 grade scholars, CCS offers the choice of either their homeschool or online academic program. CCS is committed to creating a collaborative virtual learning community, inspiring scholars to appreciate the ways in which arts and sciences nurture a curiosity for lifelong learning, and preparing scholars to take responsibility for their future successes.
For more information about CCS, visit www.compasscharters.org, via Twitter (https://twitter.com/CompassCs), on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/CompassCS/) or on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/compasscs/).