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Discovery Charter II

762 Sunset Glen Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123

Top 25% School in California

Ranked 1427 of 6840 in California

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About Discovery Charter II

Discovery Charter II is a charter school in San Jose, California, which is in a big city. The school has about 526 students and serves kids from Kindergarten to Grade 8. Discovery Charter II has 25 full-time teachers, which gives it a student-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is the same as the district average. It also has one full-time school counselor to help students. The school has a core curriculum in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies that meets state standards. The focus of instruction is on academic growth, student engagement, and the flexibility that charter school programs are known for. There are a lot of different kinds of students at the school. About 46% are girls and 53% are boys. About 13% of the students are from low-income families. According to academic performance data, 50% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and 54% did the same in reading. This is better than the state average. Even though the exact amount spent on each student is not made public, charter schools get the same amount of money as other schools in the same state and district.

Discovery Charter II Contact Information

Address

762 Sunset Glen Dr., San Jose, CA, 95123

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Phone

(408) 300-1358

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 54%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 54% in Reading.
24
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
4
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
526
Total Students
TOP 1427 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery Charter II

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: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 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 31.94%
Asian 23.57%
Hispanic 22.81%
Black 5.89%
Two+ Races 14.64%
Native Am. 0.57%
White
31.94%
Asian
23.57%
Hispanic
22.81%
Black
5.89%
Two+ Races
14.64%
Native Am.
0.57%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 526
46.39%
244 Female
53.23%
280 Male

Student Population

526 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

526 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

People are really interested in Discovery Charter II in San Jose, California, because of its new way of teaching. The school wants all of its students to be lifelong learners. The school is helping students do well by using project-based learning, getting families involved, and letting each student learn in their own way.

The school's emphasis on Positive Discipline and social-emotional learning is making students and their families feel like they are part of a community. Parents love how helpful the school is and say that the teachers are dedicated and love what they do. Recently, people have praised Discovery Charter II for its high standards, and members have been named District Advisory Committee Representatives and Home & School Club Presidents. This award shows how committed the school is to making sure that students, parents, and teachers get along well. This makes it a great place for students to learn and grow.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of learning space does The School offer?

Ans. The school has a structured but welcoming environment that makes students want to learn and try new things.

Q2. How do you make lessons interesting for your students?

Ans. Teachers keep learning fun by using interactive methods, hands-on activities, and group discussions.

Q3. How does the school help students feel good about themselves?

Ans. Students gain self-confidence and independence when they are given positive reinforcement and encouragement.

Q4. How do parents stay up to date?

Ans. Parents can stay involved in their child's education by talking to them regularly and going to school events.

Q5. What values does The School stress?

Ans. During the school day, students are taught to be respectful, responsible, and persistent.

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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