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When life gives you something that makes you feel afraid that’s when life gives you a chance to be BRAVE.
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Welcome to Reedsport Community Charter School!<\/h1>\n

Located along the south central Oregon coast, RCCS serves students in grades seven through twelve with a strong focus on community connections, personalized education, and student opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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About RCCS<\/h2>\n
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Located in a rural area along the south central Oregon coast, we serve over 250 students in grades seven through twelve. In February of 2010 we became a public charter school with an emphasis on community connections, personalized education, and state-of-the-art technology and teaching.<\/p>\n

Our beautifully remodeled school building is a testimony to the dedication of our community to making its schools the very best they can be. A full 100% of our core classes are taught by highly qualified teachers, while our charter status allows community members to teach electives as registered teachers in their areas of expertise.<\/p>\n

Reedsport Community Charter School\u2019s dedicated and professional staff members continue to be very involved with our students, teaching multiple subjects as well as coaching and advising co-curricular activities.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are an inclusive community, with heart, empowering all who enter our doors.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Grades<\/strong>
7 \u2013 12<\/span><\/div>\n
# of Students<\/strong>
261 +\/-<\/span><\/div>\n
Mascot<\/strong>
Compass (Brave)<\/span><\/div>\n
School Colors<\/strong>
RED<\/b> \/ BLACK<\/span><\/div>\n
Classification<\/strong>
2A<\/span><\/div>\n
Regular District<\/strong>
2A-4 Sunset Conference<\/span><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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What Makes RCCS Special<\/h2>\n
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Education<\/h3>\n

We offer regular semester electives including Spanish, industrial and computer technology, visual, performing, applied arts, child development, medical terminology, health occupations, and culinary arts.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Community Connections<\/h3>\n

Charter status allows community members to teach electives as registered teachers in their areas of expertise, bringing real-world experience into the classroom.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Technology & Teaching<\/h3>\n

RCCS emphasizes state-of-the-art technology and teaching to support personalized education and future-ready learning.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Brave Pride<\/h3>\n

Dedicated staff teach, coach, advise, and support students across academics, activities, athletics, and school life.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Programs & Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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Brave Session<\/h3>\n

The innovative Brave Session between first and second semesters allows students to immerse themselves in one or two new electives for two and a half weeks. During this time, regular classes pause and every student chooses from a wide range of completely new classes.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Elective Exploration<\/h3>\n

Braves Session offerings have included digital photography, conversational Spanish, German, marimbas and Zimbabwean culture, creative writing, youth teaching youth, floral design, creative ceramics, outdoor education, military history, culinary cultural exploration, geocaching, rocketry, film animation, school of rock, history of rock and roll, public construction projects, and sports history.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Co-Curricular Activities<\/h3>\n

RCCS offers a full array of co-curricular activities, including award-winning National Honor Society, Associated Student Body (ASB), student council, yearbook, a building and construction club, and career mentoring such as Educational Talent Search and ASPIRE.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Athletics<\/h3>\n

Reedsport Community Charter School is proud of its boys\u2019 and girls\u2019 JV and varsity sports, including volleyball, football, basketball, wrestling, track, golf, baseball, softball, and cheerleading.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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School Information<\/h2>\n
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Address<\/h3>\n

2260 Longwood Drive
Reedsport, OR 97467<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Phone<\/h3>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 541-271-2141<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Grades<\/h3>\n

7\u201312<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Conference<\/h3>\n

2A-4 Sunset Conference<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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Our Leadership<\/h2>\n
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Principal:<\/strong> Jerry Uhling<\/p>\n

Vice Principal:<\/strong> Tara Adams<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n

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We invite you to visit our school, meet our staff, and see why Reedsport Community Charter School is a place where Braves learn, lead, and grow.<\/p>\n

Schedule a Visit or Contact Us<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n

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Reedsport School District 105<\/h4>\n

100 Ranch Road
Reedsport, OR 97467<\/p>\n

Phone:<\/strong> 541-271-3656<\/p>\n

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Office Hours:<\/strong>
Mon\u2013Fri, 8:00am\u20134:30pm<\/p>\n

District Schools:<\/strong>
Reedsport Community Charter School
Highland Elementary School<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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\n Our school district serves the communities of Reedsport, Winchester Bay, Gardiner and surrounding rural areas. We have a proud tradition of excellence in our two small schools. We encourage you to take some time and become familiar with this site. We hope you will use it often to gain information about our schools. As you read about us, you will learn more about our commitment to providing our students the opportunities to excel academically, socially and personally.\n <\/p>\n

Jon Zwemke<\/strong>, Superintendent<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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