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Santa Rosa French American Charter School

United States, Santa Rosa

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The school at a glance
Instructs in French, English
Fees Fees not listed
Ages 4 - 14 years
Pupil numbers 468
Type Co-educational
Opened 2012
Bus Service No
Availability Not shared by this school
Academic offering
Curriculum American Curriculum, French Curriculum
Taught languages French, English, Spanish
Typical class size 19
Strengths STEM, Languages, Academic Enrichment
Clubs Arts and Creative, Community and Service, Leadership and Professional
Stages Early Years, Kindergarten, Primary School, Middle School
Introduction

Santa Rosa French American Charter School (SRFACS) is a public French immersion charter serving ages 4 through 14 in Santa Rosa City Schools District. The curriculum blends French Ministry of Education standards with California Common Core, delivering instruction primarily in French with core English-language arts, mathematics, science and social studies taught in English. The school is AEFE-accredited and certified to administer the DELF language diploma, with the aim that all students attain DELF B1. A STEAM lab supports hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering, arts and math, and SRFACS offers a garden program and field trips funded by the SRFACS Parent Association Foundation. The school emphasizes bilingual proficiency and cultural confidence, with native French-speaking teachers and a focus on global perspectives. Extracurriculars include after-school Enrichment Classes in arts, movement, STEAM and cooking. Families volunteer at least 20 hours per year, and governance includes ELAC, SAB, and the Parent Association Foundation.

srfacs.srcschools.org

1350 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95405, United States

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The Essentials

Santa Rosa French American Charter School has 468 pupils, typical class sizes of 19, instruction in French, English.

Location
1350 Sonoma Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95405, USA. It is a Dependent Charter School in the Santa Rosa City Schools District and operates as a public French immersion school. It serves students in TK through 6th grade and primarily serves students who live in the Bay Area, inviting those with an interest in the French language and culture.

Stages
TK through 6th grade.

Type
Public French immersion school; Dependent Charter School in the Santa Rosa City Schools District; AEFE-accredited.

Additional learning support
The school provides English Language Learner support through its English Language Learners program. An English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) provides written recommendations to the school and district regarding programs and services for English Learner students and the use of funding. ELAC also provides information and training to parents regarding the education of English Learners.

Country affiliation
Affiliated with France through AEFE (Agency for French Education Abroad) accreditation.

School day structure
School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday; Wednesdays close at 2:00 p.m. Drop-off begins at 8:15 for TK-6; classes begin at 8:30 for 1-6 and 8:45 for TK-K. Morning recesses 9:45–10:39; lunch and recess 11:15–1:45. TK-K dismissal at 2:45; Grades 1-6 dismissal at 3:00; Homework Club 3:15–4:30.
Diving Deeper
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Fees
Effective year
- The published fee information available for this school is current through the 2025–2026 school year; no separate tuition schedule for 2026–2027 is published at this time.

Application / enrollment fees
- There is no application charge to submit a charter-lottery application for admission (lottery applications are accepted through the district process). There is no separate paid application fee required to enter the SRFACS lottery.

Tuition (by year group and per term)
- SRFACS is a dependent public charter school within Santa Rosa City Schools; tuition for resident students is USD 0 per year for all grade levels served (TK through middle grades).
- Per-term / per-term-equivalent charge: USD 0 (no billed tuition by term for enrolled resident students).

Recommended / voluntary contributions and optional instructional support fees
- Parent Association (Family Giving) suggested donation: USD 700 per student for the 2025–2026 Family Giving campaign. This is requested as a voluntary donation to support program elements (accreditation, supplemental services, supplies, field trips, enrichment) and is collected separately from district operations.
- The school's parent foundation operates a store and uniform program; uniform purchases and PAF fundraising contributions are optional and charged separately at retail or donation amounts determined by the foundation.

Before‑/after‑school care and expanded‑day programs (billing by program)
- Before- and after‑school care and expanded learning (ASES / child care) operate on a fee basis. Regular rates and a published child‑care fee schedule apply to families who enroll in these extended‑day programs. Families are billed according to the district's child‑care/after‑school program fee schedule and program policies. Contact details and the district fee schedule documents are maintained by the district.

School meals and other routine charges
- School meal programs and any associated meal account charges follow the district meal program procedures (meal accounts / point-of-sale charges). Meal account payments are handled through the district meal‑program platform used by SRCS. Any charge for paid student meals is separate from tuition and from PAF donations.

Boarding / residential fees
- SRFACS is a day school (grades TK–middle school) and does not offer boarding or residential placements; therefore there are no boarding fees.

Other possible costs (one‑time or occasional)
- Optional field-trip fees, program fees for optional extracurricular activities, materials or class‑specific supplies (when permitted under district policy), and optional enrichment costs may be charged to participating families. These charges are program‑specific and billed separately when applicable. The district maintains policies on permitted student fees and fee waivers consistent with California law.

Refunds and withdrawal billing
- Refunds, pro‑rating, and credit/withdrawal rules (for child care, program fees, PAF purchases/donations, and optional paid programs) follow the published policies for each program: the district's child‑care/program policy documents and the Parent Association's donation/purchase terms. Each program (district child care, meal accounts, parent foundation purchases/donations) applies its own refund/credit rules as stated in its program policies.

Billing schedule and payment terms
- There is no district tuition billing for enrollment (tuition = USD 0).
- For fee-based programs (child care, after‑school, optional activities): billing follows the district's child‑care and program fee schedules (regular rates, enrollment and change/drop dates, and any vacation‑credit or cancellation rules). Payment due dates and late‑payment rules for each fee program are set in the respective fee schedule and program policy.

Accepted payment methods
- Voluntary donations to the Parent Association and PAF purchases are processed through the foundation's online donation/commerce platform (online card / electronic payments accepted via the foundation's payment processor).
- Meal accounts and program fees are processed through the district's established payment platforms for nutrition and program billing. For district child‑care and after‑school program registration there is an online application/registration and the district accepts the payment methods listed in its program materials (online payment options are used for program fees). Methods typically include electronic card payments and electronic bank payment options where the district or foundation platform supports them; checks or cash may be accepted in limited circumstances per program policy.

Summary (straight facts for a parent)
- There is no application fee to apply via the charter lottery and there is no tuition charged for resident students (TK–middle grades) — tuition = USD 0 annually and USD 0 per term.
- The primary recurring parent charge to be aware of is the Parent Association Family Giving suggested donation (USD 700 per student for the 2025–2026 campaign), plus optional costs for uniforms, extracurriculars, field trips, before/after‑school care, and paid program participation.
Academics

Santa Rosa French American Charter School teaches American Curriculum, French Curriculum for students aged 4 to 14.

Curriculum
SRFACS provides a standards-based education program taught primarily in French with English as a secondary language for students in TK through 6th grade. The school serves Bay Area families and aims to attract students with an interest in French language and culture and to cultivate global and multi-ethnic perspectives. SRFACS is a Dependent Charter School in the Santa Rosa City Schools District and a public French immersion school. It is AEFE-accredited and is certified to administer the Diplôme d'Études en Langue Française (DELF). The curriculum harmonizes French Ministry of Education standards with the California Common Core State Standards, and bilingual proficiency is emphasized. Native French-speaking teachers with French credentials support students, helping develop cultural confidence to become global citizens.
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Admissions

Admissions
1. Apply for TK-8 Grades. The Lottery will be held on December 15, 2025 at 11:30 a.m. at the Training Center, 210 Stony Point Rd, Santa Rosa. The 2026-27 lottery window is closed. Tours for prospective parents are scheduled through October; check the calendar for times and dates. TK-1st Grade – no prior French experience required; 2nd-3rd Grade – French experience highly recommended; 4th-6th Grades – Francophones or students with at least one year in a francophone school or a French immersion program will be accepted. SRFACS Middle School on Montgomery Junior High School Campus is available with limited availability for 7th-8th Grade.

Waitlist
After the lottery, apply to the waitlist using the After Lottery Waitlist form.
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