All About Haynes

Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies (Haynes CES) is a small school located in the suburban community of West Hills, California. Our slogan around campus is that we are, “The Best Little School in the San Fernando Valley”.  We are a supportive community of families, teachers, and school staff members who work together toward improving and enriching the lives of our students through education. We hope that you have an opportunity to experience our sweet little school.

 

(The following paragraphs are excerpts from the Haynes CES Affiliated Charter Renewal Petition, July 1, 2017 – June 30, 2022)

COMMUNITY NEED FOR DISTRICT AFFILIATED CHARTER SCHOOL

Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies is located in a residential community in the west San Fernando Valley. Haynes competes to maintain its status as the highest quality educational institution available to our surrounding communities. Our intent as an affiliated charter is to preserve our core population while at the same time opening our enrollment to a broader base of students in other communities in order to strengthen the diversity of our school. Over the last five years, our enrollment has steadily increased with a waiting list of 300 non-resident students (TK through fifth grade). We continue to meet the needs of all of our students including high achieving students, English Learners, and students with disabilities. This is accomplished by infusing rigor into our curriculum, technology into the classroom, a music and arts program, collaboratively expanding our STEAM program with our neighboring schools, and providing an environment that meets the needs of all of our students.

At Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies the Staff, students, parents and the surrounding community have created and sustained many environmental, performing arts, physical education, health, and science programs. Our Green Team Beautification Committee has brought environmental awareness and educational programs to the community.

Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies is the first L.A.U.S.D. elementary school to join and adopt the national based program Cool 2 Be Kind Club (C2BK), in collaboration with the El Camino Real Charter High School (ECRCHS). The chapter at ECRCHS was founded by two alumni students from Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies. It is a bully prevention program that focuses on spreading kindness throughout the school and local community.

Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies has experienced growth with community involvement so that all stake holders experience the mission and vision of Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies.

Mission and Vision

Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies provides a nurturing environment where all stakeholders and students are committed to achieving excellence. All students are challenged to reach their maximum potential to learn by receiving a solid foundation of skills, knowledge and values. Each child will experience optimal academic, social, emotional, and physical success in a powerful, progressive, safe, and child-centered educational environment.

The vision of Haynes Charter for Enriched Studies is to establish and maintain an alliance among students, parents, community, administrators, teachers, and staff to improve student achievement. As stakeholders, we will continually adapt to new situations to improve the education offered to our students in order to prepare them to become resourceful, responsible learners and citizens. We will establish a community of learners who are technologically, academically, and socially prepared to enter a global society thereby demonstrating their self-reliance and concern for others.