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Sierra Academy is a tuition free, project-based, college preparatory high school in the Sierra Nevada Foothills of Northern California. We are located in the historic NCE building in downtown Nevada City. Using the nationally acclaimed EL Education model, students take their learning deeper with hands on, interdisciplinary experiences in the classroom and in the field.


Email: SAELinfo@sierraacademy.net

Office Location: 505 Main Street Nevada City, CA 95959 (CLOSED IN JULY)

School Year Office Hours: 8:45am -4:45pm

Phone number: 530-268-2200

Instagram: @SierraAcademy

Facebook: Sierra Academy of Expeditionary Learning


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Charter Number: 1336              CDS Code: 29 66357 0124834

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COVID 19 Resources

The following resources are linked above:

  • Public Health Protocols
  • School Exposure Reporting Form
  • COVID 19 Prevention Plan (CPP)
  • Injury and Illness Prevention Plan (IIPP)
  • COVID Investigation Form
  • COVID 19 Daily and Monthly Symptom Checklist
  • SAEL Worksite Safety Plan
  • Guidebook for the Reopening of School
  • SAEL Public Health Guidelines Response
  • Staff Training Log
  • COVID 19 School Guidance Checklist