California

There are a variety of school choice options available for many of the 9.2 million children living in California. Families in California can choose from traditional public schools, public charter schools, public magnet schools, private schools, online academies, and homeschooling.

If you’re a parent looking for school choice options for your child head to our California State Guide.


National School Choice Week (NSCW) informs, inspires, and empowers parents to discover the K-12 education options available for their children, including traditional public, charter, magnet, online, private, and home schooling.

Every January, tens of thousands of schools, organizations, and individuals plan unique events and activities to shine a positive spotlight on effective education options in their communities.

In 2024, we are partnering with 2,281 schools and organizations in California to raise awareness of K-12 education options.

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Events

Oakland Registration Day

Sat, January 27, 2024

Oakland

Anaheim Homeschool Information Afternoon

Thu, January 25, 2024

Anaheim

Orange County School Fair

Sat, January 27, 2024

Anaheim

Los Angeles School Fair

Sat, January 20, 2024

Los Angeles

America Shines

All-Star Events

DateCityNameEvent Description
Jan 8Chula VistaHoward Gardner Community SchoolHoward Gardner Community School (HGCS) will be having an all school assembly to celebrate school choice week leading up to the week of school choice week.
Jan 8San JoseVoices Flagship AcademyVoices Flagship Academy will be celebrating with a school wide talent show that includes students and faculty
Jan 10DixonDixon Montessori Charter SchoolInterested community members and prospective students are welcome to join Dixon Montessori Charter School on campus for a tour of our classrooms. We invite you to learn about what’s going on within our Montessori schools!
Jan 15Los AngelesICEF View Park Preparatory Middle SchoolICEF View Park Preparatory Middle school will have our welcome back pep rally. Lots of fun in store!
Jan 16FremontClassical Conversations of FremontWe will celebrate school choice the week of our open house event to encourage our current community and those who are considering a home school option for their family. We encourage all families to pray about the educational path that God has for their individual families.
Jan 16Los AngelesICEF View Park Elementary SchoolICEF View Park Preparatory Elementary will have a welcome back pep rally. Lots of fun in store!
Jan 17San PabloSummit Public School Tamalpais High SchoolSummit Public School Tamalpais families will meet with families interested in enrolling their child(ren) in our school during our open house events. They learn about our classes, clubs, faculty, and more.
Jan 17FontanaMountain View Christian Preschool & KindergartenMountain View Christian Preschool Kindergarten will be celebrating live during our chapel day. We will all attend chapel and record live so parents can see us
Jan 17San PabloSummit Public School TamalpaisSummit Public School Tamalpais families will meet with families interested in enrolling their child(ren) in our school during our open house events. They learn about our classes, clubs, faculty, and more.
Jan 20Woodland HillsCHIME Charter SchoolCHIME Charter School will be celebrating National School Choices Week with a spirit week. We will include a number of fun activities culminating in a pep rally, a Saturday Rise & Shine Breakfast at CHIME for the community, and hosting prospective families on tours of our world-class program and amazing campus.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – Brio College PrepThis week, Brio College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – East College PrepThis week, East College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – Ednovate Arts and Media College PrepThis week, Ednovate Arts and Media College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – Esperanza College PrepThis week, Esperanza College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – Legacy College PrepThis week, Legacy College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – South LA College PrepThis week, South LA College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21Los AngelesEdnovate Charter School Network – USC College PrepThis week, USC College Prep and our Ednovate schools will be having school choice social media campaigns, information sessions at each campus and prepare for our big Lottery Night the following week.
Jan 21LancasteriLEAD Antelope Valley ExplorationiLEAD AV EXPLORATION will celebrate school choice all week! During Synchronous Instruction Time we will focus our lessons on choice, school choice, why choices are important, using your voice, and why they are happy they have a choice in where they go to school. During our in person workshops Learners will continue the discussion of school choice and design a door decoration for our studio. Weather permitting, we will also hold a park meet up and give away the scarves to those that attend.
Jan 21Santa AnaVista Global AcademiesVista Condor Global Academy will be celebrating School Choice Week. Our events will include a resource fair open house to meet and greet teachers, sign-up for clubs and sports, and have games for everyone. Students will be able to bring their parents and show off their work in their classrooms. Parents will engage with community resources essential for family life and socialize with other parents and teachers.
Jan 22HesperiaMojave River Academy – Rockview ParkMojave River Academy Rockview Park in Hesperia CA will be celebrating National School Choice Week by posting events happening each day on our site for the public to see. Students will be creating posters or short videos telling others why they love their school. Food Service will be bringing special student lunches all week as we celebrate starting a new semester! We will be handing out yellow bracelets to students who participate in our activities throughout the week as well.
Jan 22El Dorado HillsRising Sun Montessori SchoolRising Sun Montessori School will be celebrating National School Choice Week beginning January 22nd, 2024. We invite families to visit our campus. Visitors can view our amazing students art, which is a reflection of our student bodies diversity and our commitment to ensuring that all students have the opportunity to learn in an environment which is best suited for them.
Jan 22InglewoodA Bright Beginning IncA Bright Beginning will be celebrating School Choice Week with a spirit week.
Jan 22OaklandAIMS College Prep ElementaryAIMS College Prep Elementary School will be celebrating spirit week all week. Spirit week will include different themes, each day will dedicate themes such as: cultural day, pajamas day, wacko dressed up day, career day, and yellow day. Additionally, teachers will utilize the free, educational, fun activities from the “Activity Center” homepage during spirit week. Placards will also be embedded into the lessons for students to fill out and decorate “I love my school” placards.
Jan 22Rancho CucamongaAlta Loma Christian SchoolAlta Loma Christian School will be promoting National School Choice week in numerous ways, including handing out scarves in morning carline, handing out bracelets to students, talking about it in chapel, informing parents via electronic notes and student projects, social media posts, and highlighting the week in our school e-newsletter.
Jan 22SalinasAnthem Christian SchoolACS staff and students will celebrate National School Choice Week with our annual school choice spirit week. Parents and staff are encouraged to celebrate the option of choosing a school where children thrive! Our National School Choice Spirit Week will be Monday-Friday, January 22-26 with a different theme each day. The public will be encouraged to come and tour the school during this week.
Jan 22AntiochAntioch Charter AcademyAntioch Charter Academy will be celebrating our school spirit all week! Events will include a pep rally, dance, arts and crafts, celebration event, and more!
Jan 22FremontArdenwood Elementary SchoolArdenwood Elementary will be celebrating National School Choice Week along with kindness week. The students will be celebrating school spirit and rocking their scarves.
Jan 22Granada HillsBethlehem Lutheran School – Grenada HillsBethlehem Lutheran School teachers will write letters of thanks and appreciation and send them out along with class group pictures. These will be physically mailed out to all students and families.
Jan 22FresnoBig Picture Elementary SchoolBig Picture Elementary will host a pep rally to kick off school choice week.
Jan 22WildomarBundy Canyon Christian SchoolBundy Canyon Christian School will host an assembly for school spirit with spirit leaders showcasing a dance and students participating in a project, written or drawn in art form, to describe their school choice and school spirit. We will have prizes for best art and written pieces turned in! We are trying to encourage school spirit to grow at our school!
Jan 22HoopaCaptain John Continuation High SchoolCaptain John Continuation High School is going to have an arts and crafts day to promote school spirit. Student’s families are invited on campus to engage in arts and craft activities that promote wellness and school spirit.
Jan 22North HighlandsCommunity Outreach Academy – ElementaryEvery year, Community Outreach Academy Elementary School staff participate in video and photo shoots to spread information about National School Choice Week both on our social media pages and school website.
Jan 22North HighlandsCommunity Outreach Academy Middle SchoolEvery year, Community Outreach Academy Middle School staff participate in video and photo shoots to spread information about National School Choice Week both on our social media pages and school website.
Jan 22WaterfordConnecting Waters Charter SchoolsConnecting Waters Charter Schools will have students participate that are attending classes that week. We also celebrate our spirit week during this time. Spirit week activities will vary.
Jan 22WaterfordConnecting Waters Charter Schools – Central ValleyConnecting Waters Charter Schools will have students participate that are attending classes that week. We also celebrate our spirit week during this time. Spirit week activities will vary.
Jan 22WaterfordConnecting Waters Charter Schools – East BayConnecting Waters Charter Schools will have students participate that are attending classes that week. We also celebrate our spirit week during this time. Spirit week activities will vary.
Jan 22FresnoEndeavor Charter SchoolEndeavor Charter School will be celebrating National School Choice Week all week long. Some events considered will be a poster contest, essay writing contest, spirit dress up days, posts on social media, and possibly an open house. We would love to give away free scarves to students to help promote the cause and our school.
Jan 22Hamilton CityHamilton City PreschoolWe enjoy creating a spirt week with our preschool. We have a fun week where they help create the fun days wrapped around school choice activities, games and art, along with lots of pictures.
Jan 22HickmanHickman Elementary and Middle SchoolsHickman Community Charter District will celebrate on all of our campuses throughout National School Choice Week. We will have coloring contests, spirit days, assemblies, games, and prizes. We will also be offering information meetings as well as school tours! Our Food Service Department will be participating by offering fun menu choices to celebrate the great things about attending a school of choice!
Jan 22BeaumontHighland Academy Charter SchoolHighland Academy will be hosting all of our students families with student work displays, carnival type events, food, presentations, and awards
Jan 22LancasteriLEAD Antelope Valley Charter SchoolDuring this week iLEAD Antelope Valley Charter School will celebrate why we love our school. Each day will be something new and we will let our students pick a day and we will show/ dress/represent why we love our school. We will also teach them the National School Choice Dance we did that last year and the kids had so much fun!!
Jan 22KeyesKeyes to Learning Charter SchoolKTL will be celebrating all week with dress up days, assemblies, and writing/speaking opportunities to show support for school choice.
Jan 22HanfordLearn4Life – Kings Valley Academy II – HanfordKings Valley Academy II – Hanford will be celebrating NSCW all week with events everyday like a different yelow food and dress up days all week.
Jan 22TulareLearn4Life – Kings Valley Academy II – TulareKings Valley Academy II – Tulare will be celebrating NSCW all week with dress up days all week and a different yellow food item all week.
Jan 22NorthridgeMagnolia Science Academy 7MSA 7 will celebrate with a spirit week. Each day will be dedicated to a different activity. For example, Wednesday will be wear yellow day. On this day we will also distribute yellow scarves.
Jan 22MendotaMendota High SchoolMendota High School will have giveaways with stickers and wristbands and scarves to students and parents to promote school choice and provide information about attendance awareness in school.
Jan 22SangerMoosemoose HomeschoolMoosemoose Homeschool is going to have a bunch of fun stuff to do to celebrate National School Choice. We plan to have an arts & crafts night do some baking together,and do t-shirt and scarf decorating
Jan 22ResedaReseda Charter High SchoolReseda Charter High School will be celebrating school choice by showing off our school spirit!
Jan 22San JoseSJB Cassell Child Development CenterTo celebrate Cassell Child Development Center’s recent expansion and National School Choice Week 2024 we will be having a fun spirit week where students can shine.
Jan 22La MesaSparrow AcademySparrow Academy will be celebrating our school spirit all week. Events will include a pep rally, parent Coffee and Communication meeting, as well as an information session.
Jan 22Cherry ValleySprings Charter School – Cherry Valley Co-Op (K-8)Springs Charter School – Cherry Valley Co-Op classrooms will have a color competition (wears the most red and yellow) and we celebrate our parents for choosing our Charter School by holding up signs of appreciation during morning drop off; as well as, student created thank you cards and letters created at the Appreciation Station at lunch and recess. Lastly, we gather for an all school photoshoot where we gather for our yearly red and yellow School Choice picture.
Jan 22OrlandSuccess One – OrlandSuccess One! Charter High School will celebrate this week by conducting interviews of our staff, students and community members and asking students to fill out the “I love my school because” sheets.
Jan 22WillowsSuccess One – WillowSuccess One! Charter will celebrate this week by conducting interviews of our staff, students and community members and asking students to fill out the “I love my school because” sheets.
Jan 22VictorvilleTaylion High Desert AcademyTaylion High Desert Academy will be participating in National School Choice Week. We will be conducting spirit week and a student council meeting. Students attending the meeting will be participating in activities to develop their leadership skills, creating cohesion among peers, motivation, and creating a diverse and safe space.
Jan 22AdelantoTaylion High Desert Academy-AdelantoTaylion High Desert Academy of Adelanto will be participating in School Choice Week by having the students write letters to an influential staff member or person in the community.
Jan 22RosamondWestpark Elementary SchoolWestpark Elementary School will have a spirit week to celebrate school choice week.
Jan 23VallejoAngels With HeartWe will have an info session where we will be letting parents know their rights to choose what school they want their kids to attend. Putting kids first is most important so we will educate them to know that they have this right and what it means.
Jan 23VisaliaCrescent Valley Public Charter School IICrescent Valley Public Charter School II will be celebrationg NSCW all week. Everyday will be spirit day with a different yellow food all week. Also a different dress up day all week.
Jan 23San DiegoDarnall Charter SchoolExperience the Darnall Charter School National School Choice Event! Join our public assembly starting at 8:30 am on Tuesday, January 23. Engage in enlightening school tours held throughout the day. Discover educational excellence and diverse choices for your child’s future. Don’t miss this opportunity!
Jan 23Los MolinosSafe Education and Recreation for Rural Families (SERRF)Safe Education and Recreation for Rural Families (SERRF) is planning a family night with information, fun games, and food to let everyone know about their educational opportunities in our community.
Jan 23Cherry ValleySprings Charter School – Student Center (9-12)Cherry Valley Student Center is starting the week off with a pep rally assembly, and all week with fun games and activities.
Jan 24Elk GroveAlexander Preschool and Child CareAlexander Preschool and Child Care students will do the NSCW dance, carry signs, a school march, and will have picture opportunities for the public.
Jan 24Canoga ParkIngenium Charter School Grace KimIngenium Charter School’s students and families will be interviewed to share why they chose our school which will be shared on our social media
Jan 24VacavilleThe Academy of 21st Century LearningFor National School Choice Week 2024, the Academy of 21st Century Learning will celebrate with a schoolwide assembly and pep rally on January 24th.
Jan 24Crescent CityUncharted Shores AcademyUncharted Shores Academy offers Open Enrollment each year the entire month of February. We use School Choice Week as the “kick Off” event to our month long enrollment. We will visit pre-schools and talk to parents about schools of choice. We will have our first graders visit the main campus wearing their yellow scarves and expressing school pride. We will decorate all three campuses. We will invite the public in to our school to learn about the educational options we offer–Homeschool or daily classes.
Jan 25MontereyBay View AcademyBayview Academy will celebrate student success with an assembly during National School Choice Week.
Jan 25EurekaNorthern United – Humboldt Charter SchoolNorthern United- Humboldt Charter School will be celebrating school spirit and our school of choice status! We will have activities all week including contests and assemblies.
Jan 25OceansidePacific View Charter SchoolPacific View Charter School will be hosting a Poster/essay/design contest that will give the students a great opportunity to self advocate and get their voices heard. Students will be able to express themselves through writing and design. We believe that student’s voices need to be heard, and that listening to them will have great benefits.
Jan 25AdelantoWestside Park Elementary SchoolFor National School Choice Week 2024, Westside Park Elementary School students and staff will join an assembly to celebrate our school and the accomplishments we had this school year. The students and staff will create banners to represent the love for our school as well as wear school colors. The students and staff will discuss memorable events and showcase the wonderful things that happened at our school. This year we were honored with receiving the Platinum level for Positive Behavior and Support.
Jan 26Los AngelesAlliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services AcademyAlliance Piera Barbaglia Shaheen Health Services Academy will be planting our garden for the spring harvest to celebrate NSCW.
Jan 26Paso RoblesGeorgia Brown Elementary SchoolGeorgia Brown will be celebrating with a Spirit Assembly on January 26th.
Jan 26InglewoodKids Castle Child Care CenterStaff and students will perform songs, dances, poems, and act out scenarios that revolve around education.
Jan 26LodiStockton Educational CenterStockton Educational Center (SEC) will be celebrating spirit week with a school-wide dance!
Jan 28ParamountOur Lady of the Rosary School ParamountOur Lady of the Rosary School Paramount will celebrate National School Choice Week with an open house.
Jan 28Los AngelesSaint Alphonsus SchoolSt. Alphonsus School will celebrate school choice with an open house where people in our community will tour our school and share how we love our school. We will also share on social media.
Feb 2PiruCalifornia Virtual AcademiesCome out and join us for another fun park day for National School Choice Week! We will have fun give aways, crafts, and games. Know someone who is interested in learning more about School Choice and CAVA? Bring them along to receive information specific to our school.

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