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Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley

1001 Cherry St., Petaluma, CA, 94952

About Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley

The Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley in Petaluma, California, is a public charter school for kids in Kindergarten through 8th grade. The school has about 480 to 500 students, and the student-to-teacher ratio is 24 to 1, which is a little higher than the state average. The school uses a project-based and multi-age learning model that combines core subjects with visual and performing arts, environmental studies, and hands-on community projects. About 25–30% of the students come from minority backgrounds, making the campus a balanced and welcoming place for everyone. Based on data from U.S. News, 44% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and 57% demonstrate proficiency in reading. Both of these numbers are higher than the state averages. The state and local governments pay for Mary Collins Charter School, and there is extra money for arts and enrichment programs. This makes it easier for the school to get people involved.

Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Contact Information

Address

1001 Cherry St., Petaluma, CA, 94952

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Phone

(707) 778-4740

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 44%
Reading 57%
State average proficiency is 44% in Math and 57% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
482
Total Students
TOP 1855 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley

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
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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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: 8:20 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:05 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 73.86%
Asian 1.04%
Hispanic 11.2%
Black 0.21%
Two+ Races 12.66%
Native Am. 0.62%
White
73.86%
Asian
1.04%
Hispanic
11.2%
Black
0.21%
Two+ Races
12.66%
Native Am.
0.62%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 482
52.28%
252 Female
47.3%
228 Male

Student Population

482 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Petaluma school board has given the green light for Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley to build a new classroom building. The new building will replace old portables and provide more space for learning and modernize the school's resources for K-8 students.

FAQ

Q1. Is the admission process at Mary Collins Charter School based on a lottery?

Ans. Yes, when there are more applications than available seats, students are chosen at random from the pool of applicants.

Q2. Do students only get put into groups based on their grade level?

Ans. No, the school has classrooms with students of different ages and grades learning together.

Q3. Does the school have outdoor or garden-based learning?

Ans. Yes, students often do gardening and other outdoor activities for the environment.

Q4. Are field trips included in the lessons?

Ans. Yes, field trips and learning experiences in the community are a regular part of the program.

Q5. Are parents encouraged to get involved?

Ans. Yes, families are encouraged to help with school activities, events, and classrooms.

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

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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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