About KEY Academy:

KEY Academy is a public charter school dedicated to serving the needs of our students. We are conveniently located in the city of Hayward, offering residents of Hayward and the surrounding areas an alternative educational setting. We offer daily instruction in foreign languages and an enriching after school program to enhance the educational experience for all of our students.

KEY Academy was founded by a group of educators, parents, and community members who were desperately seeking an alternative to local elementary and middle schools, many of which are overcrowded and underperforming. The objective of starting a charter school in Hayward was primarily to meet the learning and socio-emotional needs of all students, especially English Language Learners, and secondarily, to propel students to academic achievement through culturally responsive educational practices. The name of KEY Academy embraces the mission and vision of this founding group. KEY stands for Knowledge Enlightens You. Just like keys, knowledge is a factor in opening doors to future success.

Mission:

KEY Academy’s mission is to promote academic excellence, equip students with foreign languages that enhance their cognitive skills, bridge cultural groups, and instill compassion and responsibility as a productive citizen. At KEY Academy the entire community is committed to preparing students for the 21st century in a safe, healthy, caring learning environment.

Educational Philosophy:

Using the California state standards to guide our educational program, teachers and parents will work together to ensure the achievement and progress of each student, building the knowledge, skills and attributes necessary for them to become self-motivated, competent, lifelong learners.

KEY Academy will create a learning environment that is supportive, community oriented, academically rigorous, and allows students the freedom to grow to their maximum potential. KEY Academy offers a research-based, content-rich liberal arts program with a commitment to foreign language studies. Staff, parents, and students are actively involved in the culture of expectation; where individuals are respected, valued, and known by the content of their character. We have organized and outlined our goals and vision into five main categories.

• Academic Excellence
• Character and Values
• Faculty
• Parents
• Environment

Donations:

KEY Academy is operated as a California Nonprofit Benefit Corporation. Any donations given to KEY Academy will qualify as tax deductible.

Donations are needed to help develop and maintain a highly effective educational program. The state revenue is very limited and cannot support extra programs and enrichment activities to students. KEY Academy will use donations to help support the following areas of the school program.

• Build a library for students to use
• Build an up-to-date computer lab
• Support enrichment activities in the after school program
• State-of-the art technology inside the classrooms
• Offer educational field trips and hands on experience to students

The African proverb, “it takes a village to raise a child,” is needed more today than ever. It takes all of us to provide, educate, motivate, discipline, and help prepare the youth to become successful, productive citizens. Your donations make a world of difference to the School’s ability to provide the extras in a child’s education and social development. Any amount will go a long way in helping make a difference in a child’s life.

In advance, we would like to offer our sincere thanks and appreciation for your help!

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