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WE HAVE ADULT EDUCATION! Sierra County Schools for
Adults
Mission & Vision Statement
We envision schools where all children succeed, where all children feel safe, and where their curiosity is cultivated. We will provide an educational environment that encourages productive, responsible citizens.
It is our goal to equip students with the tools to live and to contribute successfully in a rapidly changing world.
Our schools will offer a challenging, meaningful, and relevant curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Our students will be able to apply knowledge to new contexts and do so with honesty and integrity.
Our students will learn to appreciate beauty and care for the environment as well as each other and ultimately understand that their actions can make a difference.
SIERRA COUNTY SCHOOLS
Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District is a Single District County. Our enrollment is 411 students in 4 facilities.
Sierra County Schools for Adults
605 School St, P.O. Box 955, Loyalton, CA 96118
Phone: 530-993-4953 Fax: 530-993-0828
Visit the Sierra County Schools for Adults Website: www.thescsa.org
Bringing Adult Education to Sierra County, by supporting adult students in achieving academic success in pursuit of personal gratification, better employment, promotion potential, and increased post-secondary opportunities.
OFFERING BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE Classes and Programs in Loyalton, Downieville, and Pike -Aleghany
Adult Basic Education, High School Diploma and equivalency courses are accepting applications for enrollment on an ongoing process. Call 530-993-4953 or email Wendy Jackson (wjackson@spjusd.org) for more information.
Loyalton High School
700 Fourth St, P.O. Box 37, Loyalton, CA 96118-0037
Phone: 530-993-4454 Fax: 530-993-4667
Visit the Loyalton High School Website
Accommodates students in grades 7-12 from the eastern section of Sierra and Plumas counties. LHS offers seven Advanced Placement courses and several other honors classes, as well as part of its full a-g course offerings for the college-bound student. Loyalton High has been recognized as a “Distinguished School”. Learn more about Loyalton High School by visiting the California Department of Education.
Downieville School
130 School St, P.O. Box B, Downieville, CA 95936
Phone: 530-289-3473 Fax: 530-289-3693
Visit the Downieville School Website
Downieville School is a K-12 school, which is located in Downieville, the Sierra County seat. The school serves the communities of Downieville, Sierra City, Goodyear’s Bar, and surrounding rural areas. The California Department of Education recognized the High School as a “Distinguished School” and Downieville was recently recognized as a California Business for Education Excellence Honor Roll School. Learn more about Downieville School at the California Department of Education.
Loyalton Elementary School
Sierra Pass Continuation School
700 Fourth St., P.O. Box 37, Loyalton CA 96118
Phone: 530-993-1660 Ext. 160 Fax:530-993-0828
Sierra Pass is an alternative high school facility and accommodates students in grades 9-12 from the eastern section of Sierra and Plumas counties. Learn more about Sierra Pass at the California Department of Education.
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