What does it mean to be a Charter School?     

The school has a ten member Leadership Council which includes an equal number of teachers, staff and parent/community representatives. The leadership council is the school's decision-making body. Unlike a traditional school, as a charter, the leadership council is part of a shared governance structure where representatives of all stakeholders groups have a voice in making certain school decisions. Topanga Elementary Charter School is a part of the Palisades Charter Complex allowing children to continue enrollment in the Palisades Complex through grade twelve.

Other benefits of being a charter include, being able to offer an extended day kindergarten program (on a space available basis), having flexibility on hiring teachers and staff, flexibility in setting school schedule and allowing children from outside our geographic area to join our unique learning community (when space is available).

Preamble to the Charter

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