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The top tuition-free TK-8 public school in the San Frenando Valley
At Chime Charter School we imagine a world where all children are equally valued, a world where all children are seen as a gift. At CHIME you'll discover a dynamic and collaborative space where all students learn and grow side-by-side.
A community committed to every child
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It takes a community
To build a school where every student is valued
CHIME Institute's Schwarzenegger Community School was launched in 2001 with the mission of creating an inclusive school that offered a high-quality education for all students. Today our nationally renown model has been praised by countless educators and families.
What parents say ...
Carmen Chandler Rios
Parent of Alumni
Respect
“From the very beginning, the assumption that all human beings deserve respect is part of the curriculum. It’s ingrained into the philosophy.”
Tina Goodman
Parent and Assistant Principal
Amazing environment
“Because of the model we just grow really nice humans. They’re compassionate and they’re outgoing and you see them helping each other out. ”
Natalie O'Brien
Parent and Teacher
I am heard
“No matter what every person’s voice is valued. No matter who you are and what your abilities are you can learn from each other at CHIME.”
Using a unique model of education
Award-winning school offering a holistic high quality education
CHIME was named the 2004 California Charter school of the Year and the 2016 California Charter school of the Year.
CHIME remains the only charter school to have won this award twice
What makes
CHIME different
Question parents frequently ask
As an independent charter school, we are required to hold a lottery for admission when we have more applicants then we do open seats. We have held a lottery every year since day one.
To submit an application please click the link on this page.
Our lottery opens at 8 am on October 1st and closes at 3 pm on the second Friday in Febraury every year. Our lottery is held on the first Friday in March for the upcoming academic year.
The lottery process is conducted fairly and transparently, with each applicant assigned a random number that determines their place in the lottery. The lottery is overseen by a third-party organization to ensure integrity and fairness. Students who are not selected in the lottery are placed on a waiting list in the order in which they were drawn.
Participants will receive an email and text message about the lottery results within a day of the lottery. Families chosen must accept the spot within a set time and complete enrollment. Applicants will be put on a waitlist in the order they were drawn. Waitlisted applicants will receive an additional communication to further follow-up on the waitlist status in the upcoming days and weeks following the lottery. The waitlist status of applicants will change rapidly with the acceptances and declines of seats. You can view your application status 24/7 by logging into your SchoolMint account.
After submitting an application, there is nothing further you need to do for the lottery.
Families can prepare themselves for enrollment at any public school by obtaining all the necessary documents, these include:
- Immunization records (must be up to date!)
- Proof of Age Verification (passport, birth certificate, etc)
- Copies of Guardian Identification (CA ID, Passport, etc)
- Additional documents as needed (IEPs, 504 Plans, Custody Documentation, etc.)
Yes, we provided prospective parents and students with multiple ways to learn more about CHIME and tour our school.
- Live online presentations
- Small group in-person campus tours
- Open House events