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James Berardi SPJUSD SCOE Superintendent. Photo Credit: Nevada County school superintendent improves district, wins award. Local News | March 7, 2013

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ADULT EDUCATION IS HERE! Sierra County Schools for AdultsSierra County Schools for Adults is excited to announce their grand opening of the new facility ! 605 School Street at the corner of School Street and Railroad, Loyalton.

Adult Education Board Meeting to be held on February 13, 2020 from 3pm – 4pm in Loyalton and the SCOE conference room #4. We invite the public to come and see what is happening in the world of Adult Education at the consortium level and have some input for the regional plan.

1. Starting the week of February 3, 2020.

SPJUSD / SCOE Adult Education will be offering High School Diploma, GED Prep classes at the Old Pliocene School now called FFA. Classes will go from February 4th through June 11, 2020 and held on Tuesday and Thursday from 6pm to 8pm.

We will also offer a Writer's workshop, beginning February 5th ending March 20, 2020. Classes to be held on Wednesdays from 1pm to 4pm

Also beginning the week of February 3rd will be the Landscape Equipment class. This will be a 15 hour course. Days and times will be given at the orientation and registration event on January 21, 2020 from 10am to 1pm at FFA in the cafeteria.

2. On February 13, 2020 from 4pm –5pm Sierra County Schools for Adults will be hosting a community meeting to discuss the possibility of having FRC hold satellite classes in Loyalton on the Adult Ed campus. We would like input from the community as to what class or classes they would like to have held in Loyalton and when we would like them to begin. This is an opportunity for our HS students to be able to participate in Duel enrollment credit courses. Please bring all of your ideas! This is an exciting time and opportunity.

Any questions please call, Wendy Jackson at 530-993-1660 ext: 180 or email at wjackson@spjusd.org.2019. Click here to go to Adult Ed Page...

Mission & Vision Statement

We envision schools where all children succeed, where all children feel safe, and where their curiosity is cultivated. We 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 offer a challenging, meaningful, and relevant curriculum that values creativity, critical thinking, and effective communication. Our students apply knowledge to new contexts and do so with honesty and integrity. Our students learn to appreciate beauty and care for the environment as well as each other and ultimately understand that their actions make a difference. Read our Strategic Plan.

Sierra County SCHOOLS

Sierra-Plumas Joint Unified School District is a Single District County. Our enrollment is 411 students in 4 facilities.

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Sierra County Schools for Adults

700 Fourth St., P.O. Box 955, Loyalton, CA 96118-0037
Phone: 530-993-4454 Fax: 530-993-4667
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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 Classed 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 or email for more information. 530-993-1660 ex: 180 or contact Wendy Jackson.

Loyalton High School

700 Fourth St., P.O. Box 37, Loyalton, CA 96118-0037
Phone: 530-993-4454 Fax: 530-993-4667
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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

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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