YRCS Home Study Farm Program

The Yuba River Charter School Home Study Farm Program (Raelynn Noel teacher) is based at a local, organic farm four days a week (Tues-Fri 8:30 am to 1:30 pm/1:00 Thursday and min days). The program is moving and will be located on 215 Washington Street near the YRCS campus in Nevada City. During this time students participate in a mixed-ages instructional period, which includes a daily rhythm of circle, singing and movement along with an age-appropriate academic Main Lesson block. Each day will incorporate aspects of farm and nature studies and hands-on experiential activities. Other activities include story-telling, painting, beeswax modeling, and games will be lead by program coordinator Raelynn Noel. Additional specialties classes, held Friday mornings (10:30  to 12:30 pm) , include (Spanish) and (Handwork) plus time in the YRCS school library.  Coordinator and Education Specialist, Raelynn Noel, has her California credentials along with Waldorf certification. Video resources have been developed to help support parents with their child’s instruction at home. Families receive support and direction during their monthly meetings when attendance records and work samples are collected. Parents are required to participate monthly in supporting this program. YRCS will provide each Grades 1-3 students with up to a $500 budget to be used to support their home study education by choosing from a list of Approved Vendors for Home Study for their enrichment classes.

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