School Overview
A 7-12 Public School
Serving South Placer County
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy (WSCA) is a public, tuition-free charter school of choice for students in the greater Placer County California area. Founded by a coalition of experienced educators and parents, WSCA prepares graduates to enter and thrive at the world's finest universities and colleges.Serving South Placer County
As a charter school, WSCA operates independently of a traditional school district. WSCA is governed by the Board of Directors of Rocklin Academy, and modeled after Pacific Collegiate School. Both are highly successful schools.
Curriculum
- 7-8 Nationally Recognized Core Knowledge
- 9-12 College Preparatory including:
- Advanced Placement
- International Examinations
Keys to Drawing the Best from EVERY Student
- High Expectations
- A Small School Community
- Active, Involved Parents
- World Class Curriculum
- Safe, Supportive Environment
- Highly Qualified Teachers
Western Sierra Community Outreach Activities
Western Sierra conducts extensive outreach activities to broadly inform all parts of our community about the opportunity to apply for admission to Western Sierra. Our outreach plan is guided by the research literature that has identified components of an effective choice program.
• Advertisements in local newspapers and online community resources
• Welcoming website with lots of information for prospective parents and students
• Website available in Spanish
• Spanish language version of our key outreach material
• Special Ed information on website at school
• Special Education information is noted in outreach material
• Information booths at local community events (Hot Chili and Cool Cars)
• Participation in and distribution of information to members of the Rocklin Chamber of Commerce
Employee Names and Credentials Held (information for 2011-12 coming soon)
