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Back to School at Scholarship Prep

Back to School at Scholarship Prep

Posted by Rachel Foy on July 28, 2023 in General News

Orientation, Meet the Teacher, dress code, calendars, and more! Here's all the details you need to know to prepare for the new school year.

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Summer Camp Builds Friendships and Inspires Students

Summer Camp Builds Friendships and Inspires Students

Posted by Rachel Foy on July 06, 2023 in General News

Summer is a time for fun, and here at Scholarship Prep building friendships while inspiring learning! Students enjoyed free, four-week summer camp programming jam-packed with exciting activities, enriching experiences, nutritious food, and a supportive environment.

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Fostering Community: Bringing Together Hearts in Motion

Fostering Community: Bringing Together Hearts in Motion

Posted by Rachel Foy on June 28, 2023 in General News

Scholarship Prep Orange County and the SP Student Services department collaborated with Orange County Social Services Agency to host an on-campus event connecting those who work in the foster community with those interested in becoming foster families at the first in-person Hearts in Motion event.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month

May is Mental Health Awareness Month

Posted by Rachel Foy on May 03, 2023 in General News

Join Scholarship Prep as we break the stigma around mental health by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other.

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Collegiate Awards Inspire Students to Reach Higher

Collegiate Awards Inspire Students to Reach Higher

Posted by Rachel Foy on April 17, 2023 in General News

Dessert-first, red carpet, confetti-filled celebrations honored Scholars who achieved success and mastery in Mathematics and English Language Arts in last year's state test. Here at Scholarship Prep, Collegiate Awards are one of the ways we recognize academic achievement not only to motivate students to reach higher but also to serve as an incentive for all students to dream bigger!

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Scholarship Prep Leads with Love at CCSA Conference

Scholarship Prep Leads with Love at CCSA Conference

Posted by Rachel Foy on April 06, 2023 in General News

Throughout the year, we’re honored to share at conferences state-wide how our trauma-informed teaching, community partnerships, and wraparound services are making a difference in the lives of students and families. Most recently, our team traveled to California Charter School Association’s annual conference in Sacramento, where we presented on topics and were inspired by like-minded educators.

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Newly Elected Student Leaders Bring Positivity and Fun to Campus

Newly Elected Student Leaders Bring Positivity and Fun to Campus

Posted by Rachel Foy on January 18, 2023 in General News

While Scholarship Prep offers students many opportunities to participate in the democratic process, there is perhaps no better way to see civic learning in action than when aspiring student leaders campaign for the votes of their peers during the Associated Student Body (ASB) election season. See how the Scholarship Prep Orange County ASB leaders take an active role in creating a cheerful campus culture that is welcoming, inclusive, and FUN!

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Eureka! Scholarship Prep Students Go for the Gold in History Walk Throughs

Eureka! Scholarship Prep Students Go for the Gold in History Walk Throughs

Posted by Rachel Foy on January 04, 2023 in General News

With exciting reenactments, props, dance, games, and music, Scholarship Prep students participate in unforgettable educational experiences that bring history to life! Walk Through History programs are incredibly fun and set the stage for more in-depth classroom learning.

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Keeping Holidays Bright with Helpful Community Resources

Keeping Holidays Bright with Helpful Community Resources

Posted by Rachel Foy on December 15, 2022 in General News

To help keep your holidays bright, we have gathered helpful resources, from food to housing support. We encourage you to save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or a family member need help.

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CCSPP Grant Makes Immediate Impact on Students and Families

CCSPP Grant Makes Immediate Impact on Students and Families

Posted by Rachel Foy on November 03, 2022 in General News

As one of 20 schools in CA to receive the CCSPP grant, we couldn’t wait to share how we have put these funds to use with the team at WestEd! As students' lives are transformed and support services improve the well-being of families, we are creating community change!

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Artist Inspires Scholarship Prep Students to Make a Difference

Artist Inspires Scholarship Prep Students to Make a Difference

Posted by Rachel Foy on October 13, 2022 in General News

Artist Brian Peterson's mural greets our students every morning at drop-off and was designed to uplift and educate our students with historical figures that have left a legacy for us to participate in. These world changers positively contributed to society in a myriad of ways, including civil service, social justice, civil rights, arts, and athletics.

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Creating Community Change With TK-3rd Campus Ribbon Cutting

Creating Community Change With TK-3rd Campus Ribbon Cutting

Posted by Rachel Foy on September 30, 2022 in General News

NOW ENROLLING! Scholarship Prep's new, state-of-the-art campus provides a unique opportunity for TK-3rd grade students throughout Orange County. We have designed a space that invites and excites students to learn and supports their social and emotional well-being.

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Grand Opening on Grand Avenue, Scholarship Prep's New TK-3 Campus

Grand Opening on Grand Avenue, Scholarship Prep's New TK-3 Campus

Posted by Rachel Foy on August 29, 2022 in General News

Today, more than 300 students in grades TK through 3rd grade were welcomed into the bright and spacious classrooms of Scholarship Prep Public Schools’ first “ground-up” campus at 1821 N. Grand Avenue in Santa Ana, less than two miles from its flagship campus, now serving students in 4th through 8th grades.

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Foster and Kinship Care Education Workshop (July)

Foster and Kinship Care Education Workshop (July)

Posted by Victor Carcamo on May 15, 2022 in General News

Scholarship Prep Families, in partnership with Foster & Kinship Care Education, would like to invite our families to participate in FKCE zoom classes in the month of July. Please Click "Read More..." to see the full schedule.

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Housing Choice Voucher Program

Housing Choice Voucher Program

Posted by Victor Carcamo on May 02, 2022 in General News

The Housing Authority of the City of Santa Ana will be accepting applications for the Housing Choice Voucher Program beginning Monday, May 2, 2022, at 7:30 a.m. until Tuesday, May 31, 2022 at 11:59 p.m. To access the application, please go to https://www.waitlistcheck.com/CA3066?lang=en

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Scholarship prep SA FREE HAIRCUTS/Cortes de Pelo Gratis

Scholarship prep SA FREE HAIRCUTS/Cortes de Pelo Gratis

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 23, 2022

We are excited to announce that Scholarship Prep has partnered up with Paul Mitchell School - Beauty School to offer free haircuts for all of our students that are interested. We will be having our Free Haircut Event this Friday April 1st from 12 PM - 4 PM. If you are interested in your student(s) receiving a Free Haircut please call Mr. Carcamo at 323-450-6877 to make your reservation‬ (SPACES ARE LIMITED). Just a reminder that parents/guardians need to be present with their student(s). If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mr. Carcamo at the number mentioned before.

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Scholarship Prep Provides Free Haircuts to Students

Scholarship Prep Provides Free Haircuts to Students

Posted by Arthur Congo on November 30, 2021 in General News

Scholarship Prep partnered with Paul Mitchell The School Costa Mesa to provide free haircuts to our students. Scholarship Prep students were treated to lunch and styling sessions from aspiring cosmetologists and barbers.

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Campus Breakfast Schedule

Campus Breakfast Schedule

Posted by Arthur Congo on August 06, 2021 in General News

Beginning August 16th we will be serving breakfast daily from 7:45AM to 8:10AM.

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Emergency Broadband Benefit

Emergency Broadband Benefit

Posted by Arthur Congo on June 01, 2021

The Emergency Broadband Benefit is a temporary FCC program to help families and households struggling to afford broadband internet service during the COVID-19 pandemic. Full details inside.

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Latino Health Access

Latino Health Access

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 24, 2021 in General News

The Latino Health Access Call Center is helping families in the city of Santa Ana sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine appointments. Please Click "Read Moree" to see the flyer.

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COUNTY OF ORANGE LAUNCHES OC ONE-STOP MOBILE UNIT TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE

COUNTY OF ORANGE LAUNCHES OC ONE-STOP MOBILE UNIT TO SUPPORT THE WORKFORCE

Posted by Victor Carcamo on February 21, 2021 in General News

Orange County Board of Supervisors, in partnership with Orange County Workforce Development Board, launched the OC One-Stop. Mobile Unit to provide access to education and training services offered by OC One-Stop Center for youth, adults, dislocated workers, and businesses while preparing the workforce for post-COVID-19 return. Services range from career training, local hiring events and more. Click "Read More" for Link

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THE EMERGENCY RENTAL  ASSISTANCE PROGRAM   AVAILABLE  FEBRUARY 1, 2021

THE EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 1, 2021

Posted by Victor Carcamo on February 03, 2021 in General News

The County of Orange has allocated funds for the implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. The ERA Program provides funding to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government

Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government

Posted by Victor Carcamo on January 26, 2021

Scholarship Prep Families,
Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families.
Please click "Read More" to see more information.

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Santa Ana Title 1 Parent Rights Notification

Santa Ana Title 1 Parent Rights Notification

Posted by Victor Carcamo on January 24, 2021 in General News

Dear Scholarship Prep Santa Ana Families,
Please Click "Read More" to see our letter from our Principal regarding parent rights in a Title 1 school.

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COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020

COVID-19 Tenant Relief Act of 2020

Posted by Arthur Congo on September 21, 2020

Enacts substantial new protections from evictions for all residents, including prohibitions on ever evicting a resident who has failed to make specified rental payments provided certain requirements are met. Summary and resources in story.

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Foster and Kinship Care Education Workshop

Foster and Kinship Care Education Workshop

Posted by Victor Carcamo on August 29, 2020 in General News

Foster and Kinship Care Education will have amazing upcoming classes in the month of September as well as our schedule for our Spanish classes. Please see our online class flyer for more details. Please Click "Read More" to see the flyer.

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Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch!

Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch!

Posted by Victor Carcamo on August 08, 2020 in General News

We are excited to announce that Scholarship Prep Santa Ana is serving Grab and Go Meals on Monday, Wednesday and Friday! Please click "Read More" to see our flyer.

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Distance Learning Update - New Governor Mandates

Distance Learning Update - New Governor Mandates

Posted by Victor Carcamo on July 21, 2020 in General News

We must comply with the Governor’s new order and begin the school year continuing our Distance Learning model from the spring...Our teachers and administrators have already worked diligently to improve upon our Distance Learning model in order to provide students and families with the high-quality education they have come to expect from Scholarship Prep.

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Official Statement and Action on Social Justice Issues

Official Statement and Action on Social Justice Issues

Posted by Arthur Congo on June 11, 2020 in General News

In the words of the great Maya Angelou, “Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.” Let’s show our children that change is possible and hope for a better future for all is not just a dream.

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Instructional Material Drop Off and Report Card Pick Up

Instructional Material Drop Off and Report Card Pick Up

Posted by Victor Carcamo on May 19, 2020 in General News

Scholarship Prep Families please join us May 29th from 7:30 AM - 12:00 PM for Instructional Material Drop Off and Report Card Pick Up. Please click "Read More" to see our flyer with more information.

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Class of 2020

Class of 2020

Posted by Victor Carcamo on May 13, 2020 in General News

Congratulations to our 8th Class of 2020! We would love to invite our 8th Grade families to our promotion Ceremony on May 28th. Please Click "Read More" to see our flyer with further instructions for our promotion Ceremony.!

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We Miss You!

We Miss You!

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 30, 2020 in General News

Hello Scholars and Families! We hope you know that we are always thinking of you. We miss seeing each and every single one of you. You are loved. Thank you for your love and support during this time. ¡Hola, Scholars y familias! Esperamos que sepa que siempre estamos pensando en usted. Extrañamos ver a todos y cada uno de ustedes. Eres amado. Gracias por tu amor y apoyo durante este tiempo.

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Virtual Coffee With The Founders

Virtual Coffee With The Founders

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 30, 2020 in General News

Our Scholarship Prep Santa Ana Founders would love to invite all of our families to a Virtual Coffee With the Founders tomorrow, April 1st at 8:00 AM.
Please click "Read More" so see instructions on how to access our Zoom web conference.

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Coronavirus Update: School Closed 3/16 - 05/01

Coronavirus Update: School Closed 3/16 - 05/01

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 29, 2020 in General News

Scholarship Prep - Santa Ana will be closing school from 3/16 - 05/01 due to local county and public health advisories. Please Click "Read More" to see a letter from our Executive team!

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Message From The Principal

Message From The Principal

Posted by Victor Carcamo on March 11, 2020 in General News

Dear Scholarship Prep Families,
Please see the letter going home and sent via email to all SPS-Santa Ana families. We received notice from OCDE and the California public health officials that based on the guidelines stated to cancel all of our events for the on the March.
At this time, our campus will have to cancel/postpone for now
Farmer's Market Fridays (3/13 and 3/27),
Breakfast with Loved Ones (3/12),
Open House (3/19),
Scholastic book fair (3/20-3/27),
The 4th-grade field trip to Knott’s (3/25),
Coffee with the Principal (3/26)
Camp Read S'more literacy night (3/26) for March.

At this time we have not been made aware of the need to close the school. If that changes, we will immediately notify our families. We will continue to keep our entire school community updated as new information arises.
We are to advise our families to limit their travel outside of the country.

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Admission Day 2020-2021

Admission Day 2020-2021

Posted by Victor Carcamo on February 06, 2020 in General News

Congratulations to all of our New Accepted Scholars! We will be having Admission Day ONLY for incoming new scholars that have been accepted for the 2020-2021 school year. Please check your Lotterease account for your admission status or call the office at 714-795-3498. Please Click "Read More..." to see our flyer.

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Newsletter From the Executive Director

Newsletter From the Executive Director

Posted by Fabian Medina on September 03, 2019 in General News

Scholarship Prep Santa Ana is excited for another year or REACHING HIGHER & DREAMING BIGGER. Please take some time and click "READ MORE" to read The Note and Newsletter from our Executive Director.

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Welcome Back - Principal's Letter

Welcome Back - Principal's Letter

Posted by Fabian Medina on July 30, 2019 in General News

We are so excited to welcome our scholars back on campus on August 19. Every day we are getting closer and closer to opening the doors of our classrooms and embarking on a fun filled journey of learning and growth. Please click "Read More" and take some time to go over our Principal's welcome letter where she shares information regarding upcoming events, news, and procedures for the beginning of the school year.

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Open Enrollment Lottery-2019-2020

Open Enrollment Lottery-2019-2020

Posted by Fabian Medina on February 03, 2019 in General News

Scholarship Prep's open enrollment lottery for Santa Ana will take place February 6th. The results can be checked on lotterease.com or in person in our Legacy Room at 3:45 p.m. For any further questions contact our front office at (714) 795-3498.

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Free Books for Every Scholar

Free Books for Every Scholar

Posted on February 14, 2018 in General News

Every Scholar receives three brand new free books through partnership between Scholarship Prep and Reading is Fundamental of Southern California.

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Professional Development Drives Student Success

Professional Development Drives Student Success

Posted on February 01, 2018 in General News

Our teachers from both the Santa Ana and Oceanside campuses are meeting in grade level teams with our administrative team to dive deeper into mastering grade level standards instruction.

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The Pyramid of Success

The Pyramid of Success

Posted on February 01, 2018 in General News

Scholarship Prep is proud to partner with Harper for Kids to bring the Pyramid of Success to our Scholars.

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Scholarship Prep High School Fair

Scholarship Prep High School Fair

Posted on January 24, 2018 in General News

Scholarship Prep hosted it's monthly Coffee with the Founders meeting on January 23rd with a focus on high school preparation.

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2nd Annual Literature Day

2nd Annual Literature Day

Posted on October 31, 2017 in General News

​Scholarship Prep is proud to be celebrating its 2nd Annual Literature Day and Character Parade!

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How To Use The New Website

How To Use The New Website

Posted by Bobby Omari on March 28, 2017 in General News

We're excited to launch our new website with brand-new functions and information. Let's guide you through some new features and how-to use the new website!

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Jed Wallace Visits Our Scholars

Jed Wallace Visits Our Scholars

Posted by Jason Watts on November 08, 2016 in General News

Scholarship Prep welcomes Mr. Jed Wallace, President and CEO of the California Charter Schools Association.

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