Mission and Vision
The Francophone Charter School of Oakland is a French immersion elementary charter school that opened its doors in Oakland in August 2015. It was approved by the Oakland Unified School District on August 13, 2014.
The mission of the Francophone Charter School of Oakland is to provide a dual-immersion curriculum to a diverse community of students. Our goal is to develop bilingual and bi-literate global citizens who are open-minded and value intellectual curiosity, personal integrity and creativity.
We will achieve our mission by:
- Providing an academically rigorous curriculum that teaches students to excel in French and English;
- Preparing students for the 21st century by offering a well rounded education that also incorporates global themes, arts and technology;
- Valuing and incorporating community into the life of the school, including civic engagement on a local and global level;
- Recruiting and maintaining a diverse student body and staff;
- Teaching the value of inquiry, analysis, evaluation and creative problem solving as strategies for making well informed decisions;
- Encouraging students and staff to work in teams, learn from each other, and share in the decision making process;
- Fostering values of accountability and responsibility.
Pursuant to the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (20 U.S.C. §§ 1400 et. seq) and relevant state law, Francophone Charter School of Oakland is responsible for identifying, locating, and evaluating children enrolled at Francophone Charter School of Oakland with known or suspected disabilities to determine whether a need for special education and related services exists. This includes children with disabilities who are homeless or are wards of the State. To ensure that eligible students are receiving the services to which they are entitled, you may refer that child’s parent or guardian to Francophone Charter School of Oakland by contacting the Director of Special Education, Jessica Kishiyama at jessica@francophoneschool.org if you have a child who has a disability or that you suspect may have a disability. Please note: All referrals are considered confidential. The parent, legal guardian, or surrogate parent retains the right to refuse services and other procedural safeguards under federal and state law.