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Tierra Pacifica Charter

986 Bostwick Ln., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

About Tierra Pacifica Charter

In Santa Cruz, California, Tierra Pacifica Charter is a public charter school for students in grades K–8. The school has about 163 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of about 23:1. Tierra Pacifica Charter has a small, community-focused setting that serves a wide range of students. The academic program includes both standards-aligned instruction and hands-on, project-based learning. About 47% of students meet or exceed proficiency standards in math, and about 67% do so in reading, which shows that literacy outcomes are relatively good. The school's way of teaching is based on family involvement and working together to learn. The school is in Santa Cruz, a coastal town with established neighborhoods and a lot of community involvement. This helps the school. Tierra Pacifica Charter provides a personalized learning environment with steady academic progress and a focus on improving reading and writing skills. The school is still one ofthe top elementary schools in California.

Tierra Pacifica Charter Contact Information

Address

986 Bostwick Ln., Santa Cruz, CA, 95062

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Phone

(831) 462-9404

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 67%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 67% in Reading.
7
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
163
Total Students
$86499
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1702 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Tierra Pacifica 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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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 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 61.96%
Asian 3.07%
Hispanic 22.09%
Black 1.84%
Two+ Races 10.43%
Native Am. 0.61%
White
61.96%
Asian
3.07%
Hispanic
22.09%
Black
1.84%
Two+ Races
10.43%
Native Am.
0.61%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 163
53.37%
87 Female
46.63%
76 Male

Student Population

163 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

543 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The California School Directory says that Tierra Pacifica Charter is an open public TK–8 charter school with full charter status and a current administrative leader. This proves that the school is still teaching people in the community.

FAQ

Q1. What does the Ocean Alternative Education Center do to help kids learn in a way that works for them?

Ans. The Ocean Alternative Education Center may use different ways to teach that are flexible and fit with what each student needs and wants.

Q2. Can you take tests at the Ocean Alternative Education Center based on projects?

Ans. The Ocean Alternative Education Center might give more weight to tests that come from students' projects and performances.

Q3. Is there a lot of pressure on families to work together at the Ocean Alternative Education Center?

Answer: The Ocean Alternative Education Center could help teachers and parents get along better.

Q4. Do kids at the Ocean Alternative Education Center learn by doing things?

Ans. The Ocean Alternative Education Center might have programs that include hands-on activities that help the community.

Q5: How does the Ocean Alternative Education Center get kids to speak up?

Ans. The Ocean Alternative Education Center might give students a chance to have a say in what happens in an organized way.

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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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