hybrid learning

STUDENTS HAVE THE OPTION TO SPEND TWO DAYS ON CAMPUS AND THREE DAYS OFF CAMPUS, ATTEND VIRTUAL CLASSES TWO TO FIVE DAYS A WEEK, OR BE FULLY INDEPENDENT.

Students have the option to attend two on-campus days from 9:00 am-3:15 pm. TK students only have a fully independent study option. If you attend the Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, or Atascadero centers, your two on-campus days are Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you attend Arroyo Grande or Lompoc, your two on-campus days are Wednesdays and Fridays.

If you choose not to have your student attend the on-campus days, your student may complete all of their lessons in an independent study environment. When your student is on campus, they will interact with other students and Trivium staff members while they are learning from highly engaging lessons. When your students are not on-campus, they complete their lessons independently at home with parental support as needed. Our connect program offers a bridge between at-home learning and live virtual instruction.

FOUR YEAR ROTATION

When your student enrolls at Trivium, they experience an education that is different from the standard experience.

In addition to math and English, your student will learn about history and science in a timeline approach and work through the ages starting with Ancient Times. After 4 years, your student will have learned how historical and scientific thought has changed from Ancient Times to Modern Times. When the 4-year cycle repeats, your student will be able to add to the foundational knowledge they have learned and start applying critical thinking, reasoning, and logic skills to their learning.

COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATION

While your student is learning about our collective human story, they are also learning about cultures, music, art, geography, and discoveries for the time period being studied. Your student, whether just starting their educational journey or transferring to Trivium as an older student will experience a school that offers a personalized, academic program through a caring staff that understands how to engage your student in hands-on projects and discussions.

Frequently Asked Questions

We gathered the answers to some popular questions below.
If you can’t find your question below feel free to contact us, and we’ll be happy to help.

Does Trivium Charter School have any religious affiliation?

No, Trivium Charter School is a public school. It is not religiously affiliated. However, our campuses are often located in church buildings since they have facilities available to rent that accommodate our need for classrooms and school related activities.

What are in-person classes like on ACE Days?

The classes are generally divided into combo classes (ex. K-1st grade). Our classes are generally under 25 students, with the exception of dual classrooms where the class has two teachers present in relation to class size (this is more common for 6th grade and above).

Our in-person instruction days are focused on History and Science with the addition of art, music, critical thinking, and philosophy. We also do clubs which includes topics like Physical Education, Lego club, Art club, Creative Writing club, and more! We hold events for history and science that involves our whole campus and directly correlates to the subject currently being studied. Our campuses are tight knit communities and we often have varying grade level work together to create something when it is appropriate, like our Big & Little days!

Do the students’ have to bring their own lunch?

We recommend bringing a lunch to school, but we offer free breakfast and lunch to all students regardless of income. Any questions regarding this can be sent to your Learning Center Coordinator.

Is there a fee for attending Trivium Charter School?

There is no tuition! Trivium Charter School is a free, public school.

What homework is typically expected?

There is no daily homework given in 5th grade and under. Occasionally, students will have projects or presentations that they work on at home and then present in class or need to finish an in-class assignment at home.

For 6th grade and up, students will have homework assigned that is necessary for further understanding of a topic being discussed in class or give supplemental information that directly correlates with the project or discussion for the next class.

Do students have to participate in state testing?

Yes. We are a public school and state testing is a requirement for all public schools.

What is the in-person schedule?

The school day begins at 9 am. Our first break is from 10:30 am-10:45 am. Lunch is from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm. The school day ends at 3:15 pm.

We don’t have before or after school care. The only exception would be homework help after school, but that is something you would schedule with your center coordinator or teacher.

Are parents allowed to volunteer?

Absolutely! Parents are welcome to volunteer. Teachers are delighted to have classroom help and there are volunteer opportunities school-wide. Contact your Learning Center Coordinator to see how you can get involved.

Is tech provided?

Yes! If your student is using a curriculum option that requires technology, we will provide a chrome book.

More Connect info!

Our Connect program is online virtual instruction on Google Meet with a Trivium teacher, in a classroom made up of students from all of our centers! Work is assigned and submitted on Canvas. Our Connect curriculum is created by our Trivium staff!

What if English is my or my child’s second language?

Families that experience English as a Second Language (ESL) are very successful at Trivium. Contact your Curriculum Advisor, Learning Center Coordinator, or teacher for support

Curriculum choices?

Upon enrollment, you will be sent our curriculum fair which is a document that shows all of our approved curriculum choices. We can only provide these approved choices, but we welcome parents to request new options for the following school year. You can also supplement with whatever you like, but learning samples must be from Trivium provided and approved curriculum.

Do you have special education?

Yes! We have a fully equipped special education department. We will work with families and students to evaluate their educational plan and necessary accommodations.