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Ms. Taylor and Student at Meet the Teacher Day
Ms. Nutting, Mrs. McAllister and students at Meet the Teacher Day
Mrs. Griffin and Student

Mrs. Griffin and Student

Mr. Fassler and Mrs. Shane at Back to School Night
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Mr. Ben, Ms. Marcella, Coach Lee, Mr. Torrez

Mr. Ben, Ms. Marcella, Coach Lee, Mr. Torrez

Dr. Wood, Mrs. Hines, and Mr. Fassler

Dr. Wood, Mrs. Hines, and Mr. Fassler

Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Dimas Cervantes
Mrs. Monroy with students and parent at Meet the Teacher Day
Mr. Perry and student at Walking Wednesday
Mrs. Perez and Student

Mrs. Perez and Student

Mr. Rowe, Ms. Phonesy, and Ms. Kwong at Walking Wednesday
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Fourth Grade Team
Students in line for lunch
Ms. Kwong with Students at Meet the Teacher Day
Coach Lee and Mr. LaBella at Walking Wednesday
Mr. Perry and Ms.Reed

Mr. Perry and Ms. Reed

Mrs. Chaudhary and Ms. Kwong
Parent and Student at Meet the Teacher Day
Mrs. Rojas and Coach Semple
Parent and Ms. Griffin at Meet the Teacher Day
First Day of School Pictures
Welcome Back Picnic Decorations
Ms. Mancera and Ms. Kelsey at Back to School Night
Mrs. Hines and Mrs. Wilson on the First Day of School
First Day of School Pictures
Mrs. Flores and Ms. Griffin at Walking Wednesday
Mrs. Wilson and Mrs. Hines
Ms. Rossow with Student

Ms. Rossow with Student

Mr. Joyce and Teacher Kevyn during Walking Wednesday
School Psychology and School Counseling Team
2nd Grade Team, Volunteer, and Student at Walking Wednesday
Walk to School with Jibe

Walk to School with Jibe

Teachers and Volunteers at Walking Wednesday
Students at Walking Wednesday
Meet the Teacher in TK
Family and Staff on Meet the Teacher Day
Mrs. Kahler, Mrs. Hines, Mrs. Wilson, Mrs. Bariel, and Dr. Wood on the First Day of School
Mrs. Castillo with Students

Mrs. Castillo with Students

Mrs. ines, Ms. Rossow, and Mrs. Castillo at Walking Wednesday
Walking Wednesday
Mr. Nick Baldoni, Ms. Jacqui Sjol and student

Mr. Nick Baldoni, Ms. Jacqui Sjol and student

Mr. LaBella and Student at Meet the Teacher Day
Ms. Phonesy with Students at Meet the Teacher Day
Parent, student and Mr. Rowe at Meet the Teacher Day
Students at Soft Start Arrival Time
Students at the Welcome Back Picnic
Back to School Night
Nydia, Kelly, and Christina with our NOVAS Group

Nydia, Kelly, and Christina with our NOVAS Group

Mrs. Rojas at Back to School Night

Mrs. Rojas at Back to School Night

NOVAS Parents working on Jog-a-Thon
Mrs. Love and Ms. Jenna our TK Team
Students on the First Day of School
Students at Walking Wednesday
Kindergarten Team
Ms. Happi with Parent and Student

Ms. Happi with Parent and Student

Students at Walking Wednesday
Walking Wednesday

Welcome

Star Academy offers primary and intermediate students in Transitional Kindergarten (TK) through fifth grade a rigorous, supportive and student centered educational program. We opened our doors in August 2010 with two kindergarten classes. Dedicated teachers provide innovative, hands-on learning experiences in a nurturing environment, which encourage creativity and explorations. 
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About NCS

Natomas Charter School is made up of five diverse and unique academies. Each academy program acts as a "school within a school," offering a distinctive instructional delivery system. Since the school was founded in 1993, Natomas Charter School has been recognized as a leader and one of the best schools in the Sacramento region. We have won numerous awards including most recently a Niche 2020 Best Charter Schools award and 2021 and 2022 Best Public Middle School in Sacramento County as well as being featured in the Sacramento Bee as one of best high schools in the region for college preparedness and University of California Admissions.
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News & Announcements

26-27 Applications Open on November 3, 2025!

The Lottery application period will open November 3, 2025 - January 20, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. All applications submitted during the open enrollment period will be entered into the Lottery. Applications received after the application period closes will be placed on the waiting list in the order that they are received.

*Attention Current 5th Grade Families*
All current 5th Graders must submit an application for the 2026-2027 school year if they wish to attend Leading Edge, Performing and Fine Arts or PACT academy programs.

Provide Feedback on the NCS LCAP

Join us for an upcoming session or complete the online survey to provide your thoughts on the Natomas Charter School Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP).
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Our Mission

At Natomas Charter School, we are here to develop the knowledge, skills, dispositions, and attitudes students need in order to positively shape an indeterminate future. The mission of Star Academy is to prepare students (TK-5) to be successful in the 21st Century by providing a rigorous, supportive and student-centered educational program emphasizing interdisciplinary instruction, academic literacy, and critical thinking.
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Events

Field Day

Time: 9 AM – 10:30 AM
Location: Star Academy

Open House

Time: 5 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Star Academy
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