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Chaparral Academy of Technology

14000 Shadow Dr., Fontana, CA, 92337

About Chaparral Academy of Technology

Chaparral Academy of Technology is a public elementary school in Fontana, California, that teaches kids in grades K–5. There are about 242 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 15:1, which is good because it means that teachers can give more personalized instruction and help in the classroom. The school focuses on integrating technology into the curriculum, along with core subjects like English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies that meet California state standards. The student body is made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds, mostly minorities, which makes for a welcoming learning environment. According to U.S. News data, 22% of students are good at math and 25% are good at reading. These are two areas where students still need to improve their academic performance. The amount of money spent on each student is usually in line with the amount of money the Fontana Unified School District and the state give to public schools. The school is in a family-friendly neighborhood with relatively cheap housing, and it stays connected to the community. Chaparral Academy of Technology looks good because it has small classes, focuses on technology, and gives students chances to keep getting better at school.

Chaparral Academy of Technology Contact Information

Address

14000 Shadow Dr., Fontana, CA, 92337

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Phone

(909) 357-5450

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 25%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 25% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
242
Total Students
$117744
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4171 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Chaparral Academy of Technology

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: 7:45 AM - 2:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM 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 3.31%
Asian 2.48%
Hispanic 87.6%
Black 3.72%
Two+ Races 2.89%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.31%
Asian
2.48%
Hispanic
87.6%
Black
3.72%
Two+ Races
2.89%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 242
47.11%
114 Female
52.89%
128 Male

Student Population

242 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

484 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Chaparral Academy of Technology (often referred to as CHAT) was named the grand-prize winner of the Jostens Epic School Revamp Contest, earning a $150,000 prize package for a full campus rebrand and makeover.

FAQ

Q1. Is technology an important part of learning at the school?

Ans. Yes, teaching with technology helps students solve problems and come up with new ideas.

Q2. Do you use project-based learning?

Answer: Students work on hands-on projects that help them learn skills they can use in the real world.

Q3. Does the school want students to work together?

Ans. Working together on assignments helps you improve your communication and leadership skills.

Q4. Do you offer activities outside of school?

There are academic programs and enrichment clubs.

Q5: How do families take part in school events?

Families get involved through events, meetings, and school programs.

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

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

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

WR

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
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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