About Us

The mission of the Vista Grande Elementary School community is to provide each student with an exceptional education in a compassionate, diverse, and safe environment.

We believe:

That education is a collaborative effort shared by the entire community - students, family, staff and community members.
In encouraging individuals to appreciate the value and worth of themselves and others.
In providing exceptional support, care, and understanding.
In providing the opportunity for every child to achieve to their greatest ability and potential, in order to become lifelong learners.
In creating a safe educational atmosphere where individuals can identify and pursue intellectual, artistic, and extracurricular interests.
In preparing students to be responsible, productive and thoughtful members of society.
Optimal learning depends upon innovative educational opportunities, quality staff and facilities.
Professional development is essential to meet the needs of students.

ACADEMICS

There are a variety of programs available for our students to get the highest quality of education. Aside from the basic academics of reading, writing, math, science, and social studies, the students at Vista Grande are exposed to enrichment activities in the areas of science, art, music, and gardening.

For more information on the academics here at Vista Grande, visit our Academics page. For a brief description of the curriculum, scroll down.

HOURS AND SCHEDULE

7:30 Office Opens

7:35 1st Bell

7:40 Tardy Bell, School Begins

9:45 Kindergarten Recess

10:00 1st-5th Grade Recess

11:25 1st Lunch

12:00 2nd Lunch

12:25 3rd Lunch

2:05 Dismissal on M, T, W, F

11:50 Dismissal on Th, Minimum Day

2:30 Office Closes

Students will have a morning recess/snack break and another afternoon recess before they eat lunch.

HOLIDAYS

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September 2ndd - Labor Day

November 11th - Veteran's Day

November 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break

December 23rd-January 3rd - Winter Break

January 20th - Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday

February 14th - Lincoln Holiday

February 17th - Washington Holiday

March 30th-April 3rd - Spring Break

May 25th - Memorial Day

SCHOOL POLICIES AND INFORMATION

How to Register

If you are within the Vista Grande boundary, come in to the office to fill out paperwork. If you are not certain about the boundary, visit the San Diego Unified School District school boundary tool.

If you know that you do not live within our boundary but would still like to attend, fill out a School Choice application and get on our Choice list. Please pay close attention to the deadlines for the application, as there is only a six week window between October and November in which to apply.

CALL FOR INQUIRY

(858) 496-8290 phone

(858) 569-7647 fax

MAIL FOR INQUIRY

[email protected]

Paper Work to Bring

Bring in the right paperwork. You must have:

Birth certificate
Immunization record or card
Proof of Residency (utility bill, mortgage statement or rental agreement, etc.)

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Academics and Programs

Math

The Common Core Math Standards concentrate on a clear set of math skills and concepts. Students will learn concepts in a more organized way both during the school year and across grades. The standards encourage students to solve real-world problems. Students are often asked to justify why a math statement is true, in order to build their mathematical understanding. In addition, math procedures are also taught and practiced.

Language Arts

The Common Core Language Arts Standards establish guidelines for English language arts (ELA) as well as for literacy in history/social studies, science, and technical subjects. Students must learn to read, write, speak, listen, and use language effectively in a variety of content areas, the standards promote the literacy skills and concepts required for college and career readiness in multiple disciplines.

Science

The CA Next Generation Science Standards allows students to grow as scientists and citizens. This will be accomplished through a progressive and coherent science curriculum that allows all students to experience science in the classroom. Vista Grande students also get additional science enrichment by coming to the Science Lab, TK-5.

Social Studies

Students will progress from simple geography and important historical figures, to learning about the native people and history of California, to discovering the conditions that led to the birth of our nation. We want our students to also understand and respect the variety of people that have contributed to the building of our nation.

Music

Students at Vista Grande have the opportunity to participate in a couple different music programs. In the lower grade, students have a bi-weekly music class sponsored by our Vista Grande Foundation. When students are in fourth and fifth grades, they are exposure to instruments, reading music, and performance.

Art

The Vista Grande Foundation sponsors our FineArtists™ program. Fine Artists™, trains adult volunteer art docents to teach Kathleen Kane-Murrell's original curriculum. Each lesson is based on a famous artist and includes art history and literacy component. The program is for all students from TK-5th, and exposes students to a variety of media.

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