Program Highlights

We are a Public School that offers the benefits of a Private School. Read More

Educational Approach

Santa Barbara Charter School is a parent/staff cooperative with a child-centered approach to education. Read More

School History

Santa Barbara Charter School opened September 15, 1993, on the campus of Goleta Valley Junior High School. Read More

Our Mission

The mission of Santa Barbara Charter School is to cultivate learning in the areas of arts, academics, and relationships. Read More

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SB Charter School Application Form

News - Featured News
The SB Charter School Application Form is available for download in School Documents. (Home>School Documents)

Students taught new conflict resolution methods: Alternatives to 3 p.m. showdowns offered

News - Featured News
When Kirsten Deshler first visited the Santa Barbara Charter School where her three children are enrolled, she came across an all-too-familiar scenario: Two students were asked to leave their first-grade classroom after getting into a dispute. But what wasn't so typical about this scenario was that the elementary school students weren't asked to leave their classroom as a punishment; rather, they were directed to a student "peacemaker" to help them reach a mutually acceptable resolution to their disagreement. The charter school has been teaching conflict-resolution techniques to its students since it first opened it doors in the 1990s. Starting in kindergarten, students take part in "appreciation and concern circles" to express their concerns and frustrations and to learn reflective listening and other conflict-resolution techniques.
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SB Charter Dream Field

News - Fundraising

In 2007/2008 we raised over $130,000 and are targeted to begin Phase I of our new playground in December. We need to raise $200,000 by April 2009 to complete Phase II of our project next year.

Dream Field Plan