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Circle of Independent Learning School

Charter | K-12 | 254 students

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Fremont's Circle of Independent Learning School is a charter school serving 254 students in grades K-12. It is home school program.

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We have been with COIL for 8 years and I ask my kids every year is they...
My children all attended Coil, I have been happy with it since They started.
My son has been going to C.O.I.L. for seven years and it has been a great...
After graduating in '04 from COIL, I've gone on to college only to see how...
I cant say enough about COIL and it's staff. Everyone is great and puts my...

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44% of students at this school are White.

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Posted March 6, 2012

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We have been with COIL for 8 years and I ask my kids every year is they need a change and they always choose to stay. The advisor teachers are very accommodating and helpful. The writing teacher who offers courses at COIL is FANTASTIC! My children love to write because of her. COIL also seems to be offering more courses and opportunities for the children every year. The library of curriculum is huge and they have always been willing to add curriculum at the parents request. They are good listeners and response is always thoughtful.
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Posted May 17, 2011

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My children all attended Coil, I have been happy with it since They started. At Coil the Staff is incredible with helping the children learn in a way that is best for them. There are many of their students that graduate with high honors. I know my girls have a 4.0 from when they first started they only had 5 credits total and all F's. This school and the Staff have helped bring up their self esteem. I am very happy and honored to have my children in this School.
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Posted March 13, 2009

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My son has been going to C.O.I.L. for seven years and it has been a great experience for him. The teacher have been great and work with a child's individual needs. Recommend to everyone that's thinking of homeschooling
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Posted July 24, 2007

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After graduating in '04 from COIL, I've gone on to college only to see how wonderful I had it there. COIL is a great school that provides opportunities to students of every background and fits any students needs, and knows how to get people to learn in very innovative ways!
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Posted August 14, 2006

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I cant say enough about COIL and it's staff. Everyone is great and puts my son's needs as a top priority....which was definatley not the case at Vallejo Mill Elementary. Thanks so much to the wonderful individuals that finally said my son is dyslexic and needs help. The encouragement from the staff boosted his self esteem greatly. He never thought that there was something wrong with him. Thank you so much.... His advisory teacher the past year and a half was an asset to our family, helping us to help Gage is something we will never be able to thank her for properly. We love Coil!
—Submitted by Robbie Shakespeare, a parent

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Posted March 26, 2006

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COIL is an independent study charter school. Students at the school are taught by their parents with the help of a guidance teacher. COIL guidance teachers have been very helpful for us in finding materials that engage and interest my children. COIL offers some classes which my children enjoy. COIL has a great library.
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Posted September 21, 2005

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Wonderful school with caring teachers. Such a bleassing for our son.
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Posted May 31, 2005

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COIL is the best kept secret in Fremont, A! This school, started by a very dedicated team of real educators, is a wonderful answer to home schooling and leeping your child sociable. The quality of education is top-notch and the library is full of quality curriculum options at the CA standard level. The district should be proud of this little gem!
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4700 Calaveras Avenue
Fremont, CA 94538
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Phone: (510) 797-0100

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All Students	93%
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Ethnicity	This school	State average
White	44%	28%
Asian	23%	8%
Hispanic or Latino	20%	49%
African American	6%	7%
Filipino	3%	3%
Multiple or No Response	2%	3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1%	1%
Pacific Islander	1%	1%

	This school	District average	State average
English language learners ¹	5%	N/A	24%
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program ²	0%	N/A	52%

Language	This school	State average
Urdu	30%	0%
Spanish	20%	85%
All other non-English languages	10%	1%
Gujarati	10%	0%
Mandarin (Putonghua)	10%	1%
Pashto	10%	0%
Russian	10%	0%

	This school	District average	State average
Average years teaching in district	13	N/A	11
Average years teaching	17	N/A	13

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