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Farnham Charter

15711 Woodard Rd., San Jose, CA, 95124

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 592 of 6840 in California

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About Farnham Charter

Farnham Charter is a charter school in San Jose, California, which is a big city. The school has about 353 students, and they are all in Kindergarten through Grade 5. There are 15 full-time teachers at Farnham Charter, which means that each teacher is responsible for 24 students. The school has a core curriculum in English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies that meets the standards set by the state. It is all about doing well in school, being involved, and learning basic skills. Instructional programs are meant to help students from different backgrounds and get them to work together. There are many different kinds of students. There are 48% women and 52% men. Around 22% of the students are thought to be poor. 67% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math and reading, according to data on their academic performance. This is better than what most people in the state do. There isn't much public information about how much money is spent on each student, but charter schools get their money from the same places as other public schools in the state and district. The city of San Jose is home to Farnham Charter.

Farnham Charter Contact Information

Address

15711 Woodard Rd., San Jose, CA, 95124

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Phone

(408) 377-3321

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 67%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 67% in Math and 67% in Reading.
15
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
353
Total Students
$109691
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 592 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Farnham 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: 8:15 AM to 2:45 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 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 28.9%
Asian 25.78%
Hispanic 30.03%
Black 3.12%
Two+ Races 12.18%
Native Am. 0%
White
28.9%
Asian
25.78%
Hispanic
30.03%
Black
3.12%
Two+ Races
12.18%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 353
47.88%
169 Female
52.12%
184 Male

Student Population

353 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Farnham Charter in San Jose, California, is making waves because it cares about its students' growth and getting involved in the community! The school has been working on improving how teachers teach and what they know about the subjects they teach. In the future, the school wants to focus on helping students do better in science and physical education, as well as using technology and raising awareness of mental health issues in their teaching.

Students are doing very well in English Language Arts and Math, which is a sign that the school is doing a good job. Farnham Charter is also putting a lot of emphasis on socio-emotional learning because they know how important it is for students, teachers, and families to trust each other.

FAQ

Q1. What does The School do to help students make progress in their studies every day?

Ans. The School helps students steadily improve their academic skills and understanding by focusing on consistent teaching and clear expectations.

Q2. What kind of classroom makes it easier to learn?

Ans. The School keeps things respectful and organized, which helps people stay focused and work together.

Q3. What do teachers do to get students to join in?

Ans. The School values what students have to say by having discussions and working together on projects and other experiements.

Q4. How does The School get families involved?

Ans. The School keeps families up to date with regular communication and school news.

Q5. What principles guide teaching?

Ans. The School puts a lot of emphasis on respect, hard work, responsibility and automations.

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

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

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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
SLB

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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