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Howard Gardner Community Charter

647 E St., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

About Howard Gardner Community Charter

Howard Gardner Community Charter is a charter school in Chula Vista, California, which is a big city. The school has 180 students in grades K–8 and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, which is the same as the district average. The school has 10 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who help with both academics and social-emotional issues. The student body is made up of 47% girls and 53% boys, and 73% of the students come from low-income families. This shows that the school is diverse and focused on the community. Howard Gardner Community Charter focuses on a curriculum based on the theory of multiple intelligences. The goal is to encourage critical thinking, creativity, and engagement through academic and enrichment programs like art, music, robotics, and cultural studies. Recent state test results show that only 3% of students are good at math and 27% are good at reading and writing in English. This shows where students need to improve academically. The school gets charter funding that pays for basic instruction and student services, but it doesn't report how much it spends on each student.

Howard Gardner Community Charter Contact Information

Address

647 E St., Chula Vista, CA, 91910

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Phone

(619) 934-0300

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 27% in Reading.
9
Full-time Teachers
18 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
180
Total Students
$89645
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 6422 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Howard Gardner Community Charter

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 97.78%
Black 2.22%
Two+ Races 0%
Native Am. 0%
White
0%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
97.78%
Black
2.22%
Two+ Races
0%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 180
46.67%
84 Female
53.33%
96 Male

Student Population

180 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 18 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

180 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Howard Gardner Community Charter in Chula Vista, California, is getting a lot of attention for its new way of teaching. Principal Danielle Taylor is in charge of the school. She wants to make sure that each student's needs are met and that the facilities are better. The school is based on Howard Gardner's theory of multiple intelligences, which makes learning fun and interesting for everyone. The Howard Gardner Community Charter also puts a lot of emphasis on getting people involved in the community by putting on events and working with local groups.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of educational philosophy does Howard Gardner Charter follow?

Ans. The school puts a lot of focus on different ways of learning and what each student is good at.

Q2. Do you encourage creative activities?

Ans. Yes, students do things that help them be creative and express themselves.

Q3. How does the school get families involved?

Ans. Families work together by meeting, going to events, and talking to each other.

Q4. What is the campus like?

Ans. The school encourages respect and acceptance of all types of students.

Q5. How does the school get the word out?

Ans. You can get updates through newsletters and direct communication.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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