Their dream was to open a public charter Waldorf school

As a result of countless hours of thoughtful planning and downright hard work, they made this dream a reality. During the 1999-2000 school year, Citrus Heights Charter School opened its doors to 45 students in Kindergarten through fifth grade providing families from all socioeconomic backgrounds access to an education previously available only at expensive private schools.

By the next school year, the community voted to change the name to Golden Valley Charter School.