The Amador County Unified School District and the Amador County Office of Education are proud to serve the community of Amador County. Our schools and communities are nestled in the heart of the Gold Country in the Sierra Nevada Foothills. A wonderful place to raise a family, Amador County is also close to San Francisco, Sacramento, Yosemite, and Lake Tahoe. We offer a variety of quality schools, including two comprehensive high schools, one alternative high school, two junior high schools, six elementary schools, an independent study program, and an adult education program.
Our school district and county office work closely together to ensure our families receive a variety of educational services in the most effective way. We are a unified P-12 school district offering a variety of programs including a STEM magnet school, a VAPA magnet school, county state preschool, career technical education, adult education, a variety of special education services, as well as traditional programs.
We serve about 4,000 P-12 and adult students. Our talented and committed teachers, support staff, and administrators work hard to meet the individual needs of all of our students. We welcome family and community engagement at all levels. Our educational community is here to serve you!
Local Control Accountability Plan and Annual Update (LCAP) Goals
Goal 1: All students will demonstrate growth toward meeting or exceeding standards in all academic subject areas, with accelerated learning growth for subgroups performing below standard in order to close achievement gaps, as demonstrated through local formative assessments, summative assessments (CAASPP and curriculum-specific assessments), and additional local measures.
Goal 2: All students will show an increase in positive school engagement and connectedness with staff, peers, and community, including demonstrating improvement in social/emotional, physical, and mental health.
Mission
To provide the GOLD Standard in Education – Growing Opportunities for a Lifetime of Discovery.
Objectives
Data-Driven Staff Engagement
Protocols for staff engagement with data collection and analysis to improve student outcomes.
System of Student Supports
Teams define how each tier of our support system ensures that learning is accessible to all students.
Structures, Policies, and Procedures
Develop structures, written policies, and procedures; and, consistently communicate and monitor their use.
Inclusive Culture
Build a culture and belief system where all staff have a responsibility to ensure students have equitable access to all programs.
Staff Support & Development
Develop the capacity of district leaders to create an environment inclusive of ALL staff and identify site/department professional learning needs.
Amador State Preschool Program is a State-subsidized half-day program at four sites in the county. Our preschool mission is to provide highly qualified learning experiences to eligible three- and four-year-olds with a core curriculum that is culturally, developmentally, and linguistically appropriate. Breakfast or lunch is provided.
We are currently incorporating the STEAM curriculum model (science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics) into our lessons, best preparing our students for a successful kindergarten and elementary school experience.