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History of Adobe Hill

In 2016, we made a life-altering decision and bid farewell to the busyness of Orange County and sought refuge in the tranquility of Fallbrook, a charming village that instantly captured our hearts. Here, we fell in love with and purchased a five-acre parcel of land, graced by an adobe home perched upon a hill, offering breathtaking vistas. The adobe house, a testament to the region’s rich heritage, was crafted by a local architect using bricks molded from the earth from the nearby San Luis Rey River. Some bricks bore unique imprints from dog prints and handprints, infusing our home with a warmth and character we cherish.

Deep within our hearts existed a longing for Italy, a country that captivated us. Although living there permanently was beyond our reach, we were determined to bring Italy to our own backyard. Thus, we embarked on a journey to transform our neglected avocado grove into the enchanting Canonita Vineyard. The land, neglected by its previous owner due to soaring water prices induced by the drought and overwhelmed with weeds, was in dire need of revitalization.

We cleared away the remnants of the avocado trees and diligently prepared the soil, actualizing our dream.

It was not easy, and we faced obstacles in finding suitable vineyard management companies. However, we finally connected with Duncan Williams, a seasoned expert who helped us design the vineyard layout and implement efficient irrigation systems. With the unwavering support of friends, neighbors, and our loving family, we planted around 3,600 vines of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot grafted onto dormant 1103P rootstock. To complete the picturesque Italian scene we envisioned, we built a barn to house goats and donkeys, giving rise to Adobe Hill Farms—a name that felt far more fitting than the “Mud Hut” moniker the real estate agent assigned.

However, our journey took an unforeseen turn in 2019 when our plan to sell grapes to wineries proved financially unviable. Undeterred by setbacks, we reevaluated our path and redirected our focus toward building our own winery and crafting wines that would capture our unique touch. Yet, one question remained: Who would be the winemaker? Neither of us had any experience or desire to become winemakers ourselves. Our son, Jason, sealed the deal by wholeheartedly embracing our vision and embarked on a path of viticulture and winemaking and now assists our winemaker, Renato Sais. In September 2019, we celebrated our first harvest from the original Canonita Vineyard, yielding a modest yet significant four tons of grapes. The taste of that initial harvest ignited a fire within us, fueling our determination to continue.

As our aspirations grew, we searched for more land suitable for expanding our vineyard and constructing a tasting room, a space, where we could welcome fellow wine enthusiasts and kindred spirits. Eventually, we discovered a remarkable 85-acre property on Via Ranchitos, comprised of three separate parcels. Although initially we considered a more manageable 27-acre portion, we took a leap of faith and acquired the entire property, establishing Adobe Hill Winery.

Transforming this land into a flourishing vineyard was no small feat. We rolled up our sleeves, removed the remnants of decaying avocado trees, and meticulously prepared ten acres for the initial vineyard planting. The journey was arduous, but the reward was worth every drop of sweat and in October 2019, the layout planning for our new property, Via Ranchitos, commenced. We decided to focus on Italian varieties that would thrive in the temperate climate of San Diego County. May 2020 witnessed the transformation of our vision into reality as a dedicated crew worked tirelessly, bringing our vineyard to life one vine at a time.

Our journey continued hand in hand with the growth of the Via Ranchitos Vineyard. In July 2020, with the support of our friends and neighbors, we planted a remarkable 8,500 vines encompassing nine exquisite varieties. The hard work and dedication paid off, blessing us with future bountiful harvests characterized by exceptional fruit quality. 2021 marked a significant milestone as we bottled our Canonita Vineyard Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot wines, followed by a prestigious Gold Medal awarded to our Rosé blend in 2022, courtesy of the Orange County Wine Competition. Our harvests grow ever more abundant each year, bringing newfound improvements and successes. In 2023, we joyfully celebrated the bottling of our latest wines, including the popular Fusionne blend, alongside our beloved Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot.

Looking toward the future, our goals for Adobe Hill Winery encompass far more than a mere tasting room and include plans to achieve SIP certification, organic certification, and regenerative farm recognition. We envision a haven that encapsulates the spirit of Fallbrook’s “friendly village”, where wine connoisseurs and kindred souls can gather to indulge in the artistry of winemaking. The tasting room, currently under construction and designed to bring the essence of Fallbrook to life, is an atmosphere where all who enter feel welcomed and embraced. We hope that guests will savor the flavors of our wines, surrounded by the warmth of our family and shared experiences. This next phase of our winery represents a profound realization of our dreams—a space where individuals can unwind, connect with nature, and nourish their souls.

The journey of Adobe Hill Winery is a testament to our unwavering zeal and the support of our community. With each bottle of wine, we share the fruits of our labor and the love poured into every vine and glass, embodying the essence of our Italian dream realized in the heart of Fallbrook.

With Gratitude,

Vickie & Gordon

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Charlie & Echo Winery is a vibrant and innovative boutique winery that has carved a unique niche in the world of winemaking. Based in San Diego, California, this winery distinguishes itself by its adventurous approach to crafting unconventional, small-batch wines. Founded by husband-and-wife duo, Eric Van Drunen and Felicia Campbell, Charlie & Echo Winery embraces creativity and experimentation, often utilizing lesser-known grape varieties and innovative winemaking techniques. Their portfolio boasts an array of intriguing wines, including carbonic maceration-style reds and distinct orange wines. The winery’s dedication to sustainability is evident in their eco-conscious practices and commitment to producing wines with minimal intervention. With a contemporary and inviting tasting room, Charlie & Echo offers visitors the opportunity to discover and appreciate wines that challenge traditional norms while celebrating the artistry of winemaking.

Our Winery

We’re an urban winery in San Diego producing.

natural, craft wine from local vineyards.

We’re on a mission to produce wines that exemplify San Diego.

Not only its terroir, but its cuisine, culture, and lifestyle.

We’re small, independent, innovative, and care about everything we make.

And we like to have fun.

Natural

We make our wines relying only on the naturally occurring microbiome, with as little intervention as possible and no chemical “corrections”.

Local

We source from vineyards in San Diego County – the oldest and newest wine region in California. We love making wine from the area in which we live.

Urban

We’re a fully functioning winery – just located in the city instead of the country.

Beyond Wine

While our wines are purist, we also love creating wine beverages – mimosas, sangrias, amaros. We make all kinds of crazy.

Woman Veteran Owned

That’d be Charlie. Feel free to call her Sarge.

Beyond Carbon Neutral

We’re happy to be a member of 1% for the Planet and give 1% of our sales back to the environment — whether or not we are profitable.

With every vintage, we offset the complete carbon footprint of our wines, from grape growing, to wine making, packaging, and transportation.

Then, with every bottle or can you buy, we use a portion of the sale to obtain even more carbon offsets.

Simply put, every purchase you make of Charlie & Echo has a positive impact on our climate (not just neutral).

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OUR MODERN ROMANCE OF WINE

Our true love of wine and the Ramona Valley really began on our 6-month date in October of 2008 to Apple Days in Julian. The tasting rooms there were filled to the brim, so we decided to stop at a winery on the way back to San Diego for a tasting. Johnny Schwaesdall of Schwaesdall Winery was the first to answer the phone, and treated us to an amazing afternoon of delicious wine, tour and a private barrel tasting. Soon after, we began helping out in his tasting room, and later assisted at La Finquita. There was something so relaxing and peaceful about being in the wineries, and the dream of owning our own winery and vineyard began to take shape.

A year later we were engaged, a beautiful, heartfelt proposal complete with two etched bottles of the tawny port we tasted directly from the barrel on our first visit to Schwaesdall’s. Shortly before our wedding we were blessed to find the perfect little house in Ramona and became homeowners for the first time. As we settled into life in Ramona, we continued to help out at our friends’ wineries in the tasting rooms, special events and parts of the wine production, dreaming and planning for the day we would be working at our own winery, a day that came much earlier than we anticipated.

After much discussion and planning, everything fell into place and our dreams came to fruition when we purchased La Finquita Winery & Vineyard in December 2013. It was the best Christmas present we could have imagined!

La Finquita Winery & Vineyard has become a true labor of love with countless hours spent in the vineyard and around the property, preparing the newly remodeled tasting room, and keeping up with our “normal” jobs. We are truly blessed with the love and support of both family and friends as we embarked on this adventure and cherish each day, we get to live our dreams of owning our own winery in the beautiful Ramona Valley.

GREAT WINE

At La Finquita, we believe that great wine begins in the vineyard, so our vines get lots of love and attention. Our on-site estate vineyard is home to our Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot and Syrah, with new vineyard blocks being planted in the spring. We also work very closely with several hand selected local vineyards to produce quality fruit to round out our portfolio.

We are proud to serve wine made exclusively from San Diego County grapes under both the Ramona Valley and South Coast AVA’s.

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ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY

An ultra-premium, small production winery nestled in the picturesque San Pasqual Valley, located just 30 minutes from San Diego, between Interstate 15 and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park. The tasting room and patio overlooks the 70-acre estate. Our tree lined family friendly picnic area features grassy knolls and picnic tables. Orfila produces critically acclaimed wines using Italian and French varietals, including those from the Rhône Valley, Burgundy and Bordeaux. We source our grapes from both the estate and select vineyards from Sonoma, San Luis Obispo, and Santa Barbara Counties. Our winemaker, Andrew Wisniewski, carries on our tradition of making award-winning wines in San Diego County.

Since its opening in 1994, Orfila Vineyards has been the recipient of more than 1,300 medals in national and international competitions – a testament to the complexity, grace and opulence of our wines.

Orfila wines are available to purchase in the tasting room, in our online shop, at select wine merchants and restaurants, through membership in the Orfila Wine Lovers (OWL) Club.

Orfila Vineyards Day in San Diego County

September 19, 2006, was proclaimed Orfila Vineyards & Winery Day in San Diego County by the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. The proclamation applauds our award-winning wines, history of innovation and sustainable agriculture, and success in putting San Diego on the international wine map!

SAN DIEGO WAS CALIFORNIA’S FIRST WINE COUNTY

California’s multi-billion-dollar wine industry traces its roots to San Diego County. Father Junipero Serra established San Diego de Alcala, California’s first mission located about 23 miles south of Orfila Vineyards and Winery and planted vines there in 1769. Grapes have been growing at this location since 1973, initially as the San Pasqual Winery and then as Thomas Jaeger Winery. Orfila Vineyards and Winery was established in 1993 when Proprietor Ambassador Alejandro Orfila purchased Thomas Jaeger Winery.

Orfila Vineyards is a 70-acre estate that grows premium wine grapes in the San Pasqual Valley, located in a 10,000-acre agricultural preserve owned by the City of San Diego. The picturesque hillside estate is 15 miles from the Pacific Ocean at an altitude of 500 feet. The cool ocean breezes and morning fog create classic wine growing conditions.

Extensive research and experimentation have resulted in the current successful vineyard configuration. Because of such attention to detail and appreciation of the best way to use this land, Orfila Vineyards has astounded the wine industry with the quality of wines produced with San Diego County grapes.

In 2009, Orfila Vineyards & Winery lost our founding winemaker and friend, Leon Santoro. Santoro is largely credited for putting San Diego County on the international wine map. He understood all aspects of the San Pasqual Valley terroir and changed the emphasis of the vineyard from predominantly Chardonnay to Rhône style varietals. Ambassador Orfila notes Leon as the first in the region to recognize the vast potential for Rhône style wines, having determined that the soil conditions were similar to the Mediterranean region. More than 40 acres of the Orfila estate are now dedicated to Syrah, Sangiovese, Merlot, Montepulciano, Viognier, Marsanne and Roussanne grapes.

During his career at Orfila, Leon and his team produced exceptional award-winning wines, proving that fine wines could indeed be produced in Southern California. Leon was an important member of our community and will be remembered for his vision and passion for wine making, a legacy that will live on at Orfila.

Winemaker Andrew Wisniewski maintains dedication to our estate to ensure that the vineyard will continue to produce wines of exceptional quality. To date, our winery has been awarded more than 1,300 medals in national and international wine competitions and has been favorably reviewed in many prestigious wine publications.

On October 25, 2011, Orfila Vineyards & Winery lost a valued employee and friend, Benjamin Zaragoza. Benjamin has been a beloved part of the Orfila team since its inception in 1993. Whether he was hand constructing Orfila’s stone walls, tending to our beautiful Estate Vineyard or leading tractor rides at our annual Grape Stomp, Benjamin would always pause to greet you with a friendly wave and a smile. He will be greatly missed.

PROPRIETOR, ORFILA VINEYARDS & WINERY

Alejandro Orfila was born in Mendoza, Argentina, in 1925 to a family that has been involved in winemaking for four generations. In 1905, his grandfather established Jose Orfila Limited, a winery that still exists today in Argentina. Although he chose a career in diplomacy (his father was governor of the Argentine state of Mendoza), he never lost his interest in viticulture. Orfila studied Law at the University of Buenos Aires. Later, he studied political science at Stanford University in California and foreign trade at Tulane University in Louisiana.

In 1946, he was nominated Embassy Secretary in the Argentine Foreign Service and served in many different embassies and consulates of Argentina. He was appointed Argentine Minister Plenipotentiary to the United States and served in that post until 1960. That year he was appointed Argentine Ambassador to Japan where he remained until he retired to private life in 1963. For the following ten years, Ambassador Orfila acted as a consultant in the field of international finances and economic affairs, based in Washington, D.C.

In November 1973, Ambassador Orfila was appointed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Argentina to the United States and served in this capacity until July 1975. At that time, he was elected to his first term as Secretary General of the Organization of American States by its General Assembly and re-elected to a second five-year term in October 1979.

After his retirement from the Organization of American States, Ambassador Orfila re-entered the business world as a consultant and investor in the field of international finances and real estate. In August 1989, Ambassador Orfila and his wife, Helga Leifeld, moved to Rancho Santa Fe, California, where he engaged in real estate and community activities and purchased Orfila Vineyards & Winery in April 1994.

Ambassador Orfila has been decorated by a number of European, Latin American and Asian governments and has received honorary degrees from universities in the United States and Latin America.

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Vineyard

Our vineyard is planted with Pinot Grigio and Pinot Noir.

Volcan Mountain Winery, established in 2015, is nestled at the base of the picturesque Volcan Mountain.  Our tasting room, winery, vineyard and orchard are only a mere 2-mile scenic drive from the historic town center of Julian, which began its roots in the 1870’s gold rush.  Get away from the hectic rush of city life…discover the charms of Julian.

Orchard

What do we do with all our apples?  With over 20 varieties of apples, we are able to produce a delightfully delicious apple wine and apple port.  It’s not a secret, and we are happy to share this with friends; we have a bubbly sparkling apple wine Pomme D’Amour  for this year’s harvest in addition to the mainstay favorites Dolcezza Dulce and Pommier.

Picnics

We encourage you to bring a picnic snack to pair with your wine purchase.  Please check our Events page because we do have catered food for sale on Special Event days.  We have lots of space for you to enjoy a beautiful afternoon while you take in the picturesque valley with views of the Volcan Mountain, surrounding orchards and vineyards.  If you listen carefully, you can hear the gobbling of wild turkeys in the distance, the screech of owls as evening approaches or perhaps catch sight of local deer nibbling on sweet apples and grasses.

Wine to me is passion. It’s family and friends. It’s warmth of heart and generosity of spirit. Wine is art. It’s culture. It’s the essence of civilization and the art of living.

— Robert Mondavi

Holiday Hours

Nov 24 Thanksgiving Day: We will be closed to spend time with family and friends.

Wine Tasting

At this time, we are currently not offering wine tasting, only wine by the glass or by the bottle.

1 glass of white wine $10 1 glass of red wine $12

About Our Staff

Melanie “Mel” works the tasting room Friday – Monday 11 – 5.  In addition to having an extensive knowledge of wine, you will find Mel to be an absolute gem in answering any questions you have about Julian and the surrounding area.   We are thrilled to have her to be part of our team.

On weekends, you will likely find the owner/winemaker, Jim Hart, or owner/winemaker, Mike Hart, in or around the tasting room always available to answer questions.

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WELCOME TO AUSD

Welcome to Alpine Union School District. Nestled in the Cuyamaca Mountains in east county San Diego, we are a friendly community of approximately 15,000 residents. We serve approximately 1,750 students in grades TK-8. We offer a range of programs, including dual Spanish immersion, homeschool, hybrid learning, robotics, and much more. We pride ourselves on having a “hometown” feel where students and families come first!

Whether you are an Alpine resident, or considering relocating to our amazing town, we invite you to look around our website and learn about the outstanding educational opportunities we provide to our students.

We think you will find our website informative, dynamic, and easy to navigate. Our website represents our commitment to connect and engage with our schools and the community they serve.

As you will soon find out, Alpine Union School District has a rich history, is eager to build upon its traditions, has a strong track record of putting student excellence first, and where community participation is a key ingredient which makes Alpine so unique and special.

Inspire Creativity, Innovation, and Excellence!

Alpine Union School District makes our students’ academic success come first! Our programs range from dual Spanish immersion to hybrid learning, robotics, and more. We offer an amazing sports experience for kids with the most modern, state-of-the-art field in San Diego County. Our increased safety protocols keep our students safe so they can focus on learning. Come learn more about the local feel of our schools and the extraordinary academic opportunities we provide our students.

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The Bonsall USD

Framework for the Future

Overview

Bonsall Unified School District is committed to empower all students to achieve their maximum learning potential.

To this end, a diverse group of individuals has come together to help define what’s possible for students, families, staff, and our community. We are excited to share that this group kicked off designing the Bonsall Unified School District Framework for the Future on September 27, 2022, and will continue to work together through the 2022-2023 school year.

You can follow the journey and stay “in the know” through this website and be assured that our groups’ work will:

• Be outcome driven.

• Ensure diverse community perspectives.

• Include processes for meaningful participation.

• Be iterative, including multiple feedback loops.

• Push us to be future/forward thinking.

• Anchor on the student experiences we aspire to achieve.

• Drive impact and decision making

The Framework for the Future will provide a north star that defines the learner outcomes, learning experiences and enabling conditions to inform decision-making and prioritization.

Ultimately, it will help us to achieve our BUSD mission.

Our Framework for the Future will be designed in 3 phases using the human-centered Design Thinking protocol to support our efforts in designing for BUSD learners.

Phase 1 consists of listening to those who are at the center of the BUSD school system: the students.

Using the “Continue-Start-Stop” protocol, students were guided through a discovery conversation allowing them to reflect on their personal academic experiences and then work collaboratively to summarize their collective academic experiences and journey.

The word cloud below is composed of the skills middle and high schools’ students expressed they need to be successful during and after their Bonsall USD journey.

Phase 2 is defining whole-learner outcomes. This is called the “Learner Profile”. Find the draft of the Bonsall Learner Profile here.

Why do we need a learner profile?

A learner profile supports the following shifts to set systems up such that ALL students can reach their full potential.

A learner profile is.

• A visual representation of the essential skills and habits of mind students should have when they graduate to be successful.

• Aspirational, memorable, and easily communicated to students, parents, faculty, and staff. Consider limiting to 4-8 outcomes.

• Expanded outcomes for learners, what success looks like; capturing evidence of the whole child through competencies that are transferable, interdisciplinary, and relevant to the learner in the modern world.

• A commitment to (re)design school in a way that ensures every student can succeed in fulfilling the profile’s vision for learners.

Phase 3 is defining the learning experiences that will support learners in achieving the desired outcomes. This is called the “Learning Model”. Find the draft of the Bonsall Learning Model here.

Why do we need a learning model?

The Learning Model establishes the learning experiences to achieve your whole-child outcomes. It provides a catalyst to align systems, processes, and structures necessary to support students in developing and demonstrating the outcomes. Ultimately, it’s the framework for pedagogical change and provides the fence posts for what teaching and learning should look like.

A Learning Model supports the following shifts to set systems up such that ALL students can reach their full potential.

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Welcome to Cajon Valley Union School District.

Named a 2019 Top Workplace in San Diego, Cajon Valley Union School District focuses on the positivity of each student’s unique strengths, interests, and values. Serving over 60 square miles of San Diego’s East County, Cajon Valley Union School District offers personalized education, with programs that develop students into happy kids, in healthy relationships, on a path to gainful employment; making El Cajon the best place to live, work, play and raise a family. Visit the district at www.cajonvalley.net, and don’t forget to follow CVUSD on Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram.

SHARED VISION, FUTURE-FOCUSED STRATEGY, AND INNOVATIVE EXECUTION FOR A NEW ERA

Dr. David Miyashiro is a forward-thinking, award-winning education leader with a 17-year career spent revolutionizing learning approaches, education models, and school district capabilities in Southern California. As a digital pioneer, he has navigated districts into the hi-tech era, delivering numerous innovation “firsts,” for which he has garnered professional honors. Those include Superintendent of the Year and recognition from the White House and U.S. Department of Education as one of the “Top 35 District Leaders in Personalized Learning.” Districts under his leadership have also won awards, such as the California School Boards Association’s Golden Bell Award, the National School Boards Association’s Magna Award for Digital Learning, and the California Distinguished Schools Award.

As the superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District since 2013, Dr. Miyashiro has headed multiple transformational initiatives, programs, and partnerships that have produced a robust digital ecosystem of learning opportunities for teachers and the district’s 17,000 students. He established the first Computer Science Magnet School in the U.S., pioneered a digital teacher academy, and forged collaborative partnerships with technology vendors for unique 21^st-century education opportunities. His efforts earned the district acceptance into the League Of Innovative School Districts, selected by Digital Promise and the U.S. Department of Education as a National Model of Excellence and Innovation. He also designed and rolled out personalized technology learning programs for students and assisted the White House and the U.S. Department of Education in forming a National Personalized Learning Plan.

In tandem with championing a digital focus, Dr. Miyashiro has also driven the district’s performance in other areas:  He advanced the agenda for health and wellness through a national health and wellness curriculum model and secured a $280K grant to implement it. He also tripled the time principals and district administrators spend on campus and in classrooms, shaped a scalable model for response to intervention (RTI) and language enrichment, and led the district through six successful union agreement negotiations.

From 2009 to 2013, Dr. Miyashiro served as the assistant superintendent for the Encinitas Union School District. He wielded his passion for technology and educational improvement expertise to open doors for enhanced digital learning, as well as strengthening health and wellness programs and increasing engagement among principals and district administrators.  In 2010 Dr. Miyashiro pioneered one of the first 1:1 ipad digital initiatives making Encinitas Union an Apple Distinguished District in 2012.

In 2007, Dr. Miyashiro moved to Laurel Elementary School, a Title 1, 30 % English language learner (ELL) school in the East Whittier City School District, and enacted sweeping reforms that exited the school from program improvement status by 2009. He implemented school-wide targeted professional development, infused structured teacher collaboration, revamped curriculum, and initiated new global student learning opportunities. He further improved tutoring for at-risk students, reduced discipline referrals 90%, and quadrupled parent engagement in the PTA.

In 2003, he became the principal at Richman Elementary School in the Fullerton School District. Within three years, removed the school from program improvement status. During his tenure, he also lifted the academic performance index (API) from 591 to 800+, expanded tutoring through collaborative partnerships, cut discipline referrals by 90%, and propelled PTA membership 500%. He also secured $700K in grants to enhance learning and paved the way for digital learning.

Dr. Miyashiro has a Doctorate in Education, specializing in Educational Leadership and Policy, from the University of California and a Master’s in Education Technology and Curriculum from Grand Canyon University. Credentials include Administrative Services, California Teaching Professional, and the Cross-Cultural, Language, and Academic Development Credential (CLAD).

Dr. Miyashiro is the CA State Board of Education’s appointed Co-Chair of K-12 Computer Science. A progressive thought leader, he frequently presents as a keynote speaker on various hot topics at industry conferences and summits.

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Welcome to the Cardiff School District

• Established in 1913, we are a small school experience by the sea. Our district consists of two award-winning schools; Cardiff School serves students in grades K-2 and Ada Harris School serves students in grades 3-6.  Cardiff Schools provide a great education in a high-performance district. We are proud to be part of a community with high expectations for education and achievement. Our schools provide a positive foundation for a lifetime of learning and friendships. At Cardiff Schools, students discover, find their passion, and develop a love of learning. The pride of the Cardiff-by-the-Sea community, our district is a place where students, staff, families and community partners collaborate and feel valued. We are grateful for the support of our stakeholders, and we are extremely proud of our community of learners.

• About Our District

  • The Cardiff School District consists of two award-winning schools: Cardiff School and Ada Harris. We score amongst the top schools and districts in California each year. However, the most impressive aspect of the Cardiff School District is the people! Our parents are dedicated and support our teachers in every way. Our staff is skilled and cares deeply about meeting the needs of each child. And our children are kind, hardworking and have endless potential!

  • Superintendent’s Welcome

    • Thank you for visiting our website to learn about the Cardiff School District! Our outstanding District is located in the lovely coastal community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, thirty-four miles north of the city of San Diego. We are a District of two beautiful school campuses, Cardiff Elementary and Ada Harris Elementary. Cardiff Elementary serves students in grades K-2 and Ada Harris Elementary serves students in grades 3-6. Together our two CA Distinguished Schools proudly educate approximately 650 students.

      The Cardiff Schools vision is Educational Excellence | Lifelong Learners | Contributing Citizens. We are about excellence in student learning, an engaged learning environment, active parent and community engagement, and efficient and effective resource management. With an emphasis on growth mindset, staff and students are focused on honing essential 21st century skills through the Four “C’ s (Collaboration, Communication, Creativity, Critical Thinking and Problem Solving) in order to prepare our students to be successful in an ever-changing future. All Cardiff Schools classrooms reflect a blended learning environment in which 1:1 iPad, open-source, digital and district adopted curriculum, inquiry-based projects, and an emphasis on developing higher order thinking skills support an age-appropriate, balanced, and personalized educational program. We are committed to providing all students with an innovative, high-quality education in a safe and caring environment. We are a community of learners, and our staff members engage in regular professional development activities and collaboration to support our district goals. Our teachers, administrators and classified staff work together to engage students in meaningful standards-based lessons, projects and activities that support our educational goals and help all students fully realize their potential.

      Cardiff School District staff, governing board, parents and community members work together to make our schools an outstanding environment for children to learn. The Cardiff Schools Education Association (Cardiff SEA) is our parent-staff organization that works tirelessly to provide financial and volunteer support to our schools and programs. The Cardiff SEA organization works in partnership with the school district to support small class sizes, technology, and specialty programs such as our STEAM labs, music, physical education, gardening, art, and more. Our three largest fundraisers include a Halloween event, a parents-only night out fundraising event, and our annual Ice Cream Social. These events provide not only our largest source of fundraising, but also serve to shape and reinforce the wonderful sense of family and community involvement that defines Cardiff-by-the-Sea.

      We are extremely proud of our community and our great schools. Please visit the Cardiff Elementary and Ada Harris Elementary home pages for more detailed information.

      Sincerely,

      Jill Vinson

      Superintendent

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WELCOME TO CARLSBAD UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT

The intertwined roots of the Carlsbad community and its schools hark back to 1872, when “Carlsbad by the Sea” began to burgeon as an agricultural community and resort destination. The original Carlsbad School, pictured here circa 1890, was located on the site of current Pine Avenue Park on Harding Street in the downtown/Barrio area.

As true with many California districts, CUSD boundaries are older than most of the cities that it serves. Today, the District covers approximately 42 square miles, serves a Carlsbad population of over 110,000, as well as the communities of Oceanside and San Marcos. For more information on the Carlsbad Community, check out the City of Carlsbad website.

CUSD is recognized as one of the highest-achieving school districts in the county. Many of our schools have been identified as Distinguished Schools at the federal and state levels.

A major factor for families, as well as businesses planning to relocate to Carlsbad is this excellence in education that has earned our district schools and staff numerous awards and recognition.

We have recently modernized Carlsbad High School, four elementary schools, two middle school campuses, and our brand-new Sage Creek High School, which welcomed the first group of students for the 2013-14 school year.

Our schools are also supported by dedicated teachers, classified and management employees, parent volunteers and leaders, and an assortment of foundations and support groups, all of whom contribute to our success with students.

Mission Statement

We provide every student an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment.

Superintendent’s Department Staff

Benjamin Churchill, Ed.D., Superintendent

Phone: (760) 331-5001

Anne Garcia, Executive Assistant

Phone: (760) 331-5002

Dr. Churchill is a highly respected educator who is proud to serve in his eighth year as Superintendent of the Carlsbad Unified School District. He previously worked in Illinois, serving as an assistant superintendent, principal, and teacher. Ben began his 28-year career in education teaching English in China.

In 2019, Dr. Churchill was the recipient of the Innovative Superintendent of the Year Award from San Diego’s Classroom of the Future Foundation.

In 2021, Dr. Churchill was recognized as a Superintendent to Watch by the National School Public Relations Association (NSPRA), one of only 19 district leaders to be recognized from across the nation.

In 2022, Dr. Churchill was honored as the Superintendent of the Year for San Diego County and Imperial County by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 18.

Under Dr. Churchill’s leadership, the 2018 passage of the community-supported $265M Measure HH school facilities bond is allowing Carlsbad Unified to modernize classrooms as flexible, technology-enhanced learning spaces. Other highlights of Dr. Churchill’s tenure include recognition of Carlsbad as a “Best Community for Music Education” by the NAMM Foundation; district awards from the California School Boards Association (Golden Bell Award), the California Department of Education (Green Ribbon Schools Awards and California Distinguished Schools Awards), and the US Department of Education (National Blue Ribbon Schools Awards and National Green Robbon Schools Awards); and recognition of the district as a California Pivotal Practice Award Program winner for innovative practices.

Dr. Churchill serves as an advisory member of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, as a member and immediate past chair of the Classroom of the Future Foundation Board of Directors, as a member of the California Interscholastic Federation San Diego Section (CIF-SDS) Board of Managers, and as a member and past chair of the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) Board of Governors. He is currently the president of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) Region 18 Greater San Dieguito Charter and serves as ACSA Region 18’s Vice President for Legislative Action.

Dr. Churchill earned his Educational Doctorate from Argosy University, a master’s degree in school leadership from Northeastern Illinois University, a master’s degree in teaching and learning from DePaul University, and a bachelor’s degree in philosophy from Valparaiso University. Ben, his wife, and their two school-age daughters live in Carlsbad. The family is thrilled to be part of the active community of parents and other committed stakeholders in the district.

Connect with Dr. Churchill on Instagram and Twitter – @SuptChurchill

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CUSD: Our Mission

Quality Education for Life

Through rigorous academic standards, high expectations, and a coordinated curriculum, the Coronado Unified School District, in partnership with our community, will graduate students with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in higher education, careers, society, and life with the confidence to determine their futures.

Our Objectives

Our graduates will have the necessary preparation.

to choose their post-graduate paths.

Our community will be aware of our mission and be involved.

with the education and well-being of our students.

Our facilities will provide the environment that ensures the success of our District’s Mission and reflects the high expectations of our community.

Our Goals

Learning

Integrate personalized learning with assessment methods.

that will prepare all students for academic and vocational success.

Communication

Communicate openly, freely, and accurately to engage and involve all shareholders.

Support

Maintain safe and supportive schools where students and staff thrive.

SUPERINTENDENT

Welcome Message

August 2023

Welcome, Coronado Families, Staff, Students, and Community Members!

It is with a great deal of enthusiasm and pride that I begin my eighth year as superintendent of CUSD. I look forward to continuing to work in close partnership with our outstanding community of staff, parents, and students. Our talented educators strive to inspire our learners by modeling curiosity, empathy, courage, and confidence. Our dedicated classified colleagues provide critical resources and ensure that our district is operating with efficiency and keep our students healthy, our facilities safe and clean and technology supported.

In CUSD we believe that every child, every day needs a:

• Connection to something greater than oneself. This may be a club, a sport, friends, an adult, or a social cause.
• Challenge This may be academic, personal, social, or thinking critically to improve the condition of self, community, or world.
• Champion This may be an adult who believes in and advocates for them, a peer, or a supportive community.

When our students have a connection, a challenge, and a champion, they will have the optimism, confidence, and courage to reach their full potential.

I look forward to collaborating with our Governing Board, staff, students, families, and community to model inquiry, empathy and pride. We will foster authentic relationships with all members of our unified community, celebrate the amazing district we share, regularly communicate updates on our long-range planning and goals, and embrace the challenges facing public education and CUSD — all together.

On behalf of the entire CUSD family, welcome!  We are excited to establish strong relationships with all of our students, new and returning. Thank you for entrusting them to us.

Respectfully,

Karl Mueller

Superintendent

About the Superintendent

About the Superintendent

Karl Mueller is passionate about schools being a place where all students feel safe, valued and respected. He believes that, before students can learn, they must first know that we care and that their experiences matter. Coronado USD shows that when someone greets and welcomes students, knows their name and shows curiosity about their talents or interests and believes in them.

Karl is committed to learning and has been an educator in California since 1997. He graduated from Sonoma State University with a BA in History and earned his master’s degree in education from Point Loma Nazarene. Prior to becoming superintendent of CUSD, he worked as a teacher, director of a charter school, and as an administrator for comprehensive public high schools.

Mr. Mueller has been enthusiastically dedicated to the Coronado USD community for fourteen years. He proudly served the staff and students at Coronado High School (CHS) as ROP/CTE director, assistant principal and principal from 2005-2013. At CHS, he focused on ensuring that each child felt valued and a sense of connectedness to the community, programs, and staff.  In addition, he was committed to creating opportunities for his students to identify and select their path and plans for life beyond school with purpose. He developed Career Technical Education Pathway courses, matriculated courses with local community colleges, and forged a guaranteed admission compact with San Diego State University’s Engineering Department.

From 2013-2016, Karl served as principal at Canyon Crest Academy in the San Dieguito Union High School District. During his tenure, he focused on establishing meaningful relationships between staff, parents, and students. To center the health and balance of all members of the school community, he developed a wellness program and initiated schoolwide connection activities and mentoring. To increase student engagement, he empowered their voice in culture building and decision-making. He supported a large increase in enrollment with an emphasis on maintaining the feel of a smaller school and not losing the unique and personal school culture or the connections between peers and colleagues. He facilitated engaging professional development experiences for staff, including leading teams in the transitions in Common Core State Standards and Next Generation Science Standards and encouraged cross-curricular collaboration which led to special projects like a Humanities Conservatory and academic excellence.

Karl returned to CUSD in 2016 and is currently serving in his eighth year as superintendent. He was raised in San Diego and enjoys living here and spending time exploring the world with his family and friends.

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Chula Vista Elementary School District

Our Vision and Values

In 1993, the Board of Education and Superintendent engaged groups of grassroots school/community stakeholders in a bold process for reorganization. This unprecedented district action set the tone for altruistic excellence in school board governance and positioned the district to meet the challenges of the 21st century. Out of this process, the Board adopted the organization’s shared vision, shared values, student-based decision-making, and strategic goals.

• Shared Vision
• Shared Values
• Decision Making
• Strategic Goals

Shared Vision

• We are committed to providing a successful, safe, challenging, and nurturing educational experience while promoting the joy and importance of learning for all students.

• Our students are high-achieving, innovative thinkers. They are multi-literate, self-reliant, and confident.

• They have a lifelong love of learning and are socially responsible citizens. The district takes pride in developing each child’s full potential while recognizing his or her uniqueness.

• We value and find strength in our diversity. Learning is meaningful and relevant, connected with each child’s needs, ethics, culture, and experiences, and linked with the world outside the classroom.

• Families, staff, and our community are partners working collaboratively to benefit each student’s education. Together we have an investment in our district’s vision and believe a child’s success equals our success. We ensure an environment where everyone is valued and treated with dignity and respect. Everyone assumes responsibility for the success of the school community.

• The entire educational community accepts the challenge of change and is motivated to acquire skills and values for a rapidly changing world. We create dynamic learning experiences by supporting and encouraging excellent teaching and the educational growth of families and staff.

• Our community is dedicated to instilling hope for the future so that today’s children will share their vision with future generations.

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Welcome to the Dehesa School District, home of the Dehesa Hawks.

Originally established as a 16×14 one-room schoolhouse in 1876 to a modern 21st century campus, Dehesa School has experienced numerous transformations, innovations and expansions while continuing to embrace its century old history.

We are committed to providing students a safe and nurturing learning environment, high quality instruction, access to technology and relevant learning opportunities that prepare our students to be lifelong learners.

Our core values serve as the foundation upon which we execute our mission, which is to integrate science, technology, math, and the arts across all content areas while providing the appropriate platforms and social emotional supports for every child to be a successful learner.

We help inspire and engage students in their learning by providing teachers ongoing professional development and technology tools to bolster their instruction for the purpose of advancing student learning to the highest levels.  Our dedicated and talented staff bring skill and enthusiasm to their daily instruction.

We are fortunate to enjoy the support of a wonderful parent community.  We welcome parent volunteers to support our classroom teachers, students and to help organize and implement school-wide events.  Dehesa Parents’ Club helps our school thrive through fundraisings and enrichment events.  Parent members of the School Site Council help develop, review and evaluate improvement programs for the benefit of the students of Dehesa.  Neighboring institutions, businesses and service providers afford us with help whenever needed.

Dehesa School District has the privilege of working with parents, staff and children who amaze us with their talents and dedication to student learning.

Governing Board

Dehesa School District of Board Trustees

Our community elects five Board members who serve four-year terms. The Board members are responsible for the overall operation of the school district. Among its duties, the Board adopts an annual budget, approves expenditures, establishes policies and regulations, authorizes employment of all personnel, approves curriculum and textbooks, and appoints the Superintendent.

Cindy White

President

Mrs. White was first elected to the Board in November 2002, re-elected in 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018. Her term expires in 2026.

​​​​​​Vice President

Dustin White

Mr. White was elected to the Board in 2022. His term expires in 2024.

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Richard White

Clerk of the Board

Mr. White was elected to the Board in 2020. His term expires in 2026.

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Christopher Pham

Mr. Pham was elected to the governing Board in December 2022. His term expires in 2026.

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WELCOME TO THE DEL MAR UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

A Premier District in the Nation

A Premier District in the Nation

The Del Mar Union School District is a premier district, renowned for its exceptional educational program and unwavering commitment to our students. Our relentless pursuit of the extraordinary school experience reflects our deep-rooted passion for nurturing the unique potential within every child.

This moment marks an exciting chapter in our district’s story, building on the momentum created from several years of embracing our mission to ignite genius and empower students to advance the world. As we continue revolutionizing the traditional school system, we are dedicated to seeing the school experience from our students’ perspectives. Our children need to be equipped with the skills essential to thrive in our ever-changing world. With a forward-looking approach, we are thrilled to introduce our new strategic plan, Destination 2028!

Destination 2028! is a comprehensive and ambitious strategic plan that guides us as we continue creating an extraordinary educational experience. The competencies in our Portrait of a Learner describe the skills and mindsets we know our students need for success. In our schools, learning is grounded in deep thinking, conceptual understanding, and real-world application. We create environments that empower students, giving them agency and belief in themselves, developing their academic and social skills. Our classrooms and common learning spaces are transformed into spaces that support diverse learning needs, promoting collaboration and visible thinking. Learning comes alive in our schools!

Our entire DMUSD community is unique in how we inspire the joy of learning. Our students are at the heart of everything we do, and their educational journey is made possible by our exceptional teachers, staff, and leaders, along with the support of our DMUSD families. Our community is caring and giving, with members actively participating in the lives of our children in countless ways. Our school PTAs and the Del Mar Schools Education Foundation provide for valuable district and school programs, and their leadership is critical in reaching philanthropic goals.  Through contributions and volunteer efforts, robust programs and STEAM+ learning continue to thrive. By partnering with families and community, we see that DMUSD students embody a spirit of teamwork, leadership, and strength in character.

This is DMUSD…a great place to be!

Warm regards,

Holly McClurg, PhD

Del Mar Union School District Schools

Del Mar Union School District Schools

13030 Ashley Falls Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Carmel Del Mar School

12345 Carmel Park Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Del Mar Heights School

13555 Boquita Drive, Del Mar 92014

Del Mar Hills Academy

14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014

Ocean Air School

11444 Canter Heights Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Pacific Sky School

6631 Solterra Vista Parkway, San Diego, CA 92130

Sage Canyon School

5290 Harvest Run Drive, San Diego, CA 92130

Sycamore Ridge School

5333 Old Carmel Valley Road, San Diego, CA 92130

Torrey Hills School

10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa, San Diego, CA 92130

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Encinitas Union School District

“Our students enter our doors eager to make connections and be inspired to make a positive difference in the world. We all play an important part in how their stories unfold. We have the unique privilege to create and foster learning opportunities that will prepare a new generation of innovators, creators, leaders, and change makers. By bringing our talents, passions, interests and personal stories to EUSD, we enrich the experiences of our students. This is a true honor and calling!”

-Andrée Grey, Ed.D.

Superintendent

2022

2022 Golden Gavel Award

Our EUSD 2022-2023 School Board of Trustees was awarded the Golden Gavel Award/ The Golden Gavel Award is awarded to a school district board that has made significant contributions within the last twelve months to twenty-four months and is a governing board that focuses on learning and achievement for all students.  They must communicate a common vision. Apply an equity lens to guide decision-making. Adopt responsible bargaining agreements. Operate openly, with trust and integrity.  Recognize and respect differences of perspectives and style on the board and among staff, students, parents and the community.

2022 Golden Bell Award

Farm Lab program has been chosen in the Climate Change Innovation Category, by the California School Boards Association (CSBA) to receive the state’s leading educational honor, the 2022 Golden Bell Award.  The 2022 Golden Bell award will be presented at a special ceremony during the upcoming CSBA Annual Education Conference in San Diego this December.

2021 

2021 Civic Learning Award

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond announced today that Encinitas Union School District’s Cloud Campus won this year’s Civic Learning Award, which celebrate public schools’ efforts to engage students in civic learning. This year, the awards emphasize school-based efforts that went uninterrupted despite the pandemic.

2020

2020 Real Organic Project Certified

Encinitas USD moved beyond our conventional CCOF organic farming (no pesticide use) to a full regenerative agriculture model. Real Organic farms increase soil fertility, promote biological biodiversity, improve sustainability of farm systems and build community. We are doing our part to mitigate climate change by how we grow produce for our student lunches.

2019

2019 Top Tech Awards: Nathan Short

2019 California Civics Learning Awards:

Flora Vista Elementary School is one of three schools statewide to receive an Award of Excellence, the highest level. La Costa Heights Elementary received an Award of Distinction. Note: Having previously won these awards, El Camino Creek can reapply in two years. It is quite the accomplishment to receive these awards and represents the incredible work being done at our schools.

Congratulations to our 2018-2019 EUSD Film Guild students who walked away with 5 nominations and 3 top awards from the states California Student Media Festival on April 27th.

In addition, this week, 20 films created by these Film Guild students were also nominated for the Innovative Video in Education (iVIE) Awards which will be hosted on Saturday, June 1^st.

Received an innovation award from the Center for Eco literacy: https://www.ecoliteracy.org/article/announcing-2019-leadership-and-innovation-awards#

2018

Classroom of the Future Foundation – Achieve Award (2018)

CSBA – 2017 Golden Bell Award, Encinitas Environmental Educational (E3) Cluster (2017-18)

Digital School Districts Survey Winner – Center for Digital Education and the National School Boards Association – Top Ten Ranking (2017-18)

2018 California Civics Learning Awards: El Camino Creek Elementary is one of three schools statewide to receive an Award of Excellence, the highest level. Flora Vista Elementary School received an Award of Distinction and La Costa Heights Elementary received an Award of Merit.

North Coastal Consortium for Special Education (NCCSE) Excellence in Special Education Award – recognizing the Community Advisory Committee

District Administration’s Districts of Distinction Award – SWPPP Internship Program

2017

Apple Distinguished Program District (2013-2015, 2015-2017)

2016-17 Exemplar District – The Partnership for 21st Century Learning (P21)

2017 District of Distinction – Purpose, Passion, Power, and Play (2017)

2017 Leadership Award from Green California Schools and Community Colleges – Green Team

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Prospective Parents: Why choose EUSD for your child?

Our Vision

The Escondido Union School District will actualize the unlimited potential of every learner. We will be empowered, encouraged, engaged, and committed. In EUSD, equity is achieved when all students receive the resources and support, they need to be successful.

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Parents want the best for their children. EUSD wants the best for the children of Escondido.

We are Escondido Union School District, and we’ve been educating, nurturing, and empowering the children of the Escondido community since the 1880s. But don’t let our age fool you — we’re anything but old-fashioned. EUSD is an innovative school district, rich in technology and award-winning programs that are revered and modeled by educators from around the world.

We know there are a number of educational options available to you and your child here in Escondido, but we think EUSD is the best option of all.

Select one of our strengths or signature programs to learn more:

About EUSD

The Escondido Union School District, in partnership with our community, is committed to providing quality learning experiences for all students in a supportive environment, enabling them to be lifelong learners, productive members of the community, and positive contributors. Our teachers, classified employees, and administrators work collaboratively with parents and the community to actively engage all students in daily learning. Our goal is to ensure accountability for continuous student academic achievement at a high level for our more than 14,000 students, from Transitional Kindergarten through 8th grade.

Superintendent

Meet Dr. Luis A. Rankins-Ibarra, Superintendent

I was raised in an immigrant family and have experienced first-hand the challenges of growing up as an English language learner. Education has always been important to my family, and I am a proud graduate of the public school system. Discovering my passion for education early and knowing I wanted to be a teacher, I enrolled at CSU San Bernardino to earn my bachelor’s degree and teaching credential.

I also hold a master’s degree in education administration from Azusa Pacific University and a doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of San Diego and CSU San Marcos.

I was honored to become the Superintendent of the Escondido Union School District on July 1, 2014. I have been a teacher, a K-6 elementary principal, and an Associate Superintendent of both Business Services and Human Resources, and have worked in Oceanside, Victor Valley, and Rialto school districts before joining EUSD.

Contact the Superintendent’s Office

Dr. Luis A. Rankins-Ibarra

[email protected] | 760-432-2110

Michelle Kemp-Zempoalteca, Executive Assistant to the Superintendent

[email protected] | 760-432-2110

Michelle Breier, Communications Specialist

[email protected] | 760-533-2831

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Our Mission

Empowering every student to graduate prepared for college, career, and life through excellence in learning.

OUR VISION

We relentlessly pursue, with optimism, equitable support for all students to navigate a changing world by providing rigorous and relevant learning experiences that strengthen their capacity as

• Open-minded and invested collaborators.
• Effective and thoughtful communicators.
• Resourceful and creative problem solvers.
• Curious and analytical critical thinkers.
• Informed and compassionate community members

Welcome to the Escondido Union High School District (EUHSD) where we strive to prepare every student for college, career, and a bright future. Our district enrolls nearly 7,000 inquisitive students actively engaged in learning who are supported by a dedicated and diverse staff.

Students in our district have the ability to choose the school that is right for them, whether it be Escondido, Orange Glen, San Pasqual, Valley or Del Lago Academy. Every campus has a unique learning environment in which students can truly thrive. With nationally recognized Advanced Placement courses, College & Career Technical Education, Independent Study, after school enrichment, career exploration, STEM, and more, opportunities are abundant.

Many support services such as special education, nutrition, and tutoring programs are available throughout the district, with some variances between sites. On-site school social workers, in conjunction with counseling staff, provide academic and social and emotional resources for students and families. Each EUHSD campus is committed to building critical thinking and problem-solving skills so that when students graduate, they are ready for college, ready for work – ready for life.

School Safety remains our top priority. We work closely with the Escondido Police Department to ensure the safety of students and staff. Additional campus security staff, as well as our Raptor visitor sign in system provide added measures of campus security. We invite everyone in our school community to participate in reporting suspicious activities.  If you see something, say something.  We ask that any school threats be reported to school administration and the Escondido Police Department (call 911).Anonymous tips may also be made to “We Tip” at 1-800-78-CRIME or at

 www.wetip.com.

An integral part of the district, Escondido Adult School has served the community for more than 50 years. The school is a leader in helping students complete a high school diploma/GED, learn a new skill or trade, as well as develop hidden talents and passions. Each year, more than 2,000 students participate in a wide array of academic, vocational, and enrichment opportunities to strengthen their role as members of the local and global community.

For more than 125 years, EUHSD has inspired and guided students to establish and reach their personal goals. Whether in the classroom, library, Learning Center, or on the playing field, every student deserves the opportunity to develop the knowledge and skills necessary for success.

We look forward to working together to ensure the very best educational experience for all students in the Escondido Union High School District.

Respectfully,

Jon Petersen

Superintendent

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The Fallbrook Union Elementary School District provides a kindergarten through eighth-grade education to students across nine school sites, including two schools located aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. Located in the northern-most part of San Diego County, FUESD provides a wide-ranging set of educational opportunities to a culturally diverse population of students.

DISTRICT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Below are a few of Fallbrook Union Elementary School District’s Recent Accomplishment

Educational Leadership and Programs

Fallbrook Union ESD’s Accomplishments Include:

• Decreased the rate of Long-Term English Learners to below the county and state averages since 2015.
• Demonstrated growth in student achievement and outperformed the state average in ELA and math every year since 2012.
• Developed alternatives to suspensions leading to 85% reduction in out of school suspensions.
• Secured over $500K in grant funding for districtwide implementation of The Leader in Me, a CASEL approved SEL program, resulting in FUESD being awarded the distinction of the first Lighthouse School District in the United States.
• Implemented Transitional Kindergarten throughout the district in 2013.
• Served the largest population of migrant students in San Diego County through comprehensive summer programs and 26 after school classes throughout the year.
• Dedicated over $1 million general fund dollars annually to provide free daily home-to-school transportation for over 1,500 students.
• Secured $800K in state funds to expand district preschool programs enhancing inclusion opportunities for special needs preschoolers.
• Designed and launched three alternative school options for students focused on dual language, STEM based instruction, and a virtual home school program.
• Created 21st century, hands-on Innovation Labs in every school to provide high quality STEM instruction for every student.
• Prioritized and expanded project-based learning to all district students through the use of instructional coaches and online curriculum resources for every teacher.
• Implemented a comprehensive physical education program in all elementary schools to support the development of the whole child.
• Prioritized full time school counselors in all schools since 2018 to support students’ social-emotional learning.

Finance and Operations

FUESD’s Accomplishments Include:

• Increased district reserves 16% from 2017 to 2021 despite declining enrollment.
• Maximized and aligned district budget of $85 million to maintain a positive financial certification every year since 2011.
• Secured over $120 million dollars of state and federal funds to design and build two state-of-the-art schools aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton.
• Received over two million dollars in Department of Defense grants to support technology integration, STEM education, and counseling for military-connected students.

Human Capital

FUESD’s Accomplishments Include:

• Worked with staff and community partners to prioritize the spending of $27 million on a three-year learning recovery plan.
• Distributed and served 1.9 million meals to FUESD families and community members since March 2020.
• Deployed 575 hotspots to students and families to provide internet service to 100% of district students.
• Secured $745K in federal funds to support the monthly cost of internet hotspots for families.
• Partnered with Boys and Girls Club to provide free childcare to community members and employees during school closures.
• Successfully reopened district schools to all students five days a week in 2021 – one of three San Diego County School Districts to do so.
• Initiated a school based COVID19 testing program providing over 14K tests since August 2021 to keep students and employees in school.

Pandemic Response

FUESD’s Accomplishments Include:

• Worked with staff and community partners to prioritize the spending of $27 million on a three-year learning recovery plan.
• Distributed and served 1.9 million meals to FUESD families and community members since March 2020.
• Deployed 575 hotspots to students and families to provide internet service to 100% of district students.
• Secured $745K in federal funds to support the monthly cost of internet hotspots for families.
• Partnered with Boys and Girls Club to provide free childcare to community members and employees during school closures.
• Successfully reopened district schools to all students five days a week in 2021 – one of three San Diego County School Districts to do so.
• Initiated a school based COVID19 testing program providing over 14K tests since August 2021 to keep students and employees in school.

Community Engagement 

FUESD’s Accomplishments Include:

• Developed, with over 120 staff and community partners, a “Portrait of an 8th Grader” – a newly defined district vision and mission aligned to the skills and dispositions students will need to succeed in the rapidly changing workforce.
• Garnered the support of parents and community with 97% of parents reporting they have opportunities for input in their child’s education and feel their children are safe at school.
• Implemented an in-district university teacher credentialing program with California State University San Marcos.
• Worked collaboratively with Base Command of MCB Camp Pendleton to support educational and transition programs for over 1,800 military connected students, resulting in 2 of 31 schools statewide honored as Purple Star Schools.

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The Fallbrook Union High School District, in partnership with the parents and community, offers all students educational opportunities that enable them to function effectively as citizens, life-long learners, consumers, and workers in a global society.

FHS proudly serves students in the greater Fallbrook community as part of Fallbrook Union High School District.

Fallbrook Union High School encourages and prepares all students to become self-directed learners, effective communicators, and responsible adults. It is also our expectation that our students will develop innovative and critical thinking skills that enhance their contribution to society.

Fallbrook High School (FHS) is a student-centered comprehensive secondary school located in northern San Diego County; current enrollment is approximately 1,950 students in grades 9-12.

On a group of rolling foothills Stands a building we adore.

Tis the Fallbrook Union High School One we’ll love forever more.

When we leave this school for greater and hail their colors bright,

We’ll not forget old Fallbrook, And the dear old red and white.

There are schools both great and mighty, there are schools both great and small,

But there’s one good thing we’re sure of, Old Fallbrook beats them all.

We are loyal to our colors for them we love to fight.

There’s not a thing we love more Than the dear old red and white.

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Mrs. Ilsa Garza-Gonzalez

Superintendent for Fallbrook Union High School District (FUHSD) in July of 2019.

Mrs. Garza-Gonzalez earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Spanish Language in 1990 and Masters in Spanish Literature in 1993, both from the University of California, Riverside. She earned her Single Subject Teaching and her Administrative credentials from Brandman University.

Mrs. Garza-Gonzalez has over 25 years of educational experience ranging from elementary school to both community colleges and four-year universities. The majority of her experience has been at the high school level which she proudly refers to as her passion and her home.

Prior to coming to FUHSD, Mrs. Garza-Gonzalez served as Administrative Services Director for a district of 20,000 students. As an elementary and high school teacher and high school administrator, Mrs. Garza-Gonzalez has been recognized as District Teacher of the Year and Certificated Administrator of the Year by Jurupa Unified School District; High School Principal of the Year and Central Office Administrator of the Year by Western Riverside County’s Association of School Managers; Pupil Personnel Administrator of the Year by the Association of CA School Administrator’s Region 19; and recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department.

Mrs. Garza-Gonzalez also served as a consultant for Collaborative Learning Solutions. As a consultant, she worked alongside schools to develop a multi-tiered system of support framework focused on behavioral interventions and social-emotional learning.

She is a presenter on equity issues, implicit bias training, and youth courts. She is a trainer for the International Institute for Restorative Practices, Vice-president of California’s Association for Supervisors of Child Welfare and Attendance (CASCWA) southern section, and an active member of the California Association of Youth Courts (CAYC), the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) and the California Association of Latino Superintendents and Administrators (CALSA).

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Mary Beth Kastan

Superintendent

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Welcome to the Grossmont Union High School District (GUHSD) which “exists to empower each Grossmont Union HSD student to build the best future.”

We say “the” best future very intentionally.

Grossmont Union HSD provides the highest-quality educational and extracurricular opportunities for our 17,000 students so that they are best-prepared to build a bright future for themselves and their families.

We also recognize that over the course of our 100-year history, GUHSD has graduated multiple generations of East County families. That’s because East County is a community in which so many of our citizens grow up, go to school, and proudly stay, work, and raise their own families. The GUHSD students of today are tomorrow’s East County business owners, health care professionals, electricians, mayors, and teachers.

So we say “the” best future because we understand that we’re empowering our students to build the best future for themselves and our entire community.

How does GUHSD fulfill that purpose?

• Relevant, high-quality educational programs with an equity lens – GUHSD has Gold Ribbon Schools, California Distinguished Schools, and schools ranked among “America’s Best High Schools” by U.S. News and World Report. With a focus on providing every student with what they need to succeed, we provide access to tools like Paper Education, a free 24/7 tutoring program.

• Robust career training and industry certifications – Through our 44 Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways across 12 in-demand industry sectors – including Engineering, Health Sciences and Medical Technology, Information Technology, and more – GUHSD students acquire cutting-edge training for success in the careers of tomorrow.

• Safe, modern learning environments – East County citizens invested over $800 million in new construction and modernization at all GUHSD campuses through our bond construction program. The result? GUHSD schools now look like college campuses.

• A caring, collaborative, and innovative staff – GUHSD’s over-3000 staff members are guided by GUHSD’s three Core Values: caring, collaborative, and innovative. Every role in our organization, both in the classroom and out, is filled by someone who cares deeply about East County’s kids and understands GUHSD’s central role in building the brightest possible future for our community. 70.03% of GUHSD staff members graduated from, or sent their children to, one of our 17 schools or programs, illustrating our personal and unyielding commitment to the success of our schools.

How do I know that all of this is true?

In addition to being a 35-year GUHSD educator, I’m the mother of two GUHSD graduates.

You don’t have to just take my word for it, however. For more evidence, I encourage you to review our GUHSD Team Playbook. You’ll learn more about who we are as an organization and all of the opportunities that GUHSD provides our students so they are empowered to build the best future.

On behalf of the Governing Board and the entire GUHSD family, it’s an honor to serve and support you.

Sincerely,

Mary Beth Kastan

Superintendent

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District & Community

The Jamul-Dulzura Union School District was formed in 1949 and encompasses 163 square miles of semi-rural rolling hills in eastern San Diego County. Our district serves approximately 600 students in our two traditional schools and one charter school:

Jamul Elementary School (K-5) and Oak Grove Middle School (6-8). Our Greater San Diego Academy Home School serves an additional 370 students.

We believe we have one of the finest school districts, not only in San Diego County but the State of California. We have received awards for California Distinguished Schools at all three schools as well as the Blue Ribbon Award at Oak Grove Middle School. We are constantly striving to upgrade our educational program for students in our community.

We hope you will take the time as a member of the community or parent of a potential student to come visit our schools to see for yourself the wonderful educational practices we have in place. We pride ourselves on having an exceptional staff of teachers, classified employees, and administrators.

If you have any questions regarding the Jamul-Dulzura Union School District, we invite you to continue reviewing our website for more information or call our district office directly (619) 669-7700.

Mission and Core Beliefs

Mission Statement

As a school-centered community in a diverse and changing world, we are committed to educating, enriching, and challenging every child by providing to all, excellence in leadership, instruction, opportunities, and resources that develop creative, cooperative, and caring lifelong learners, independent decision makers, and contributing citizens.

We Believe In:

Respect, honesty, and integrity

Developing nurturing relationships

Taking personal responsibility for one’s own actions.

We Believe:

Learning is a lifelong process.

Everyone should have the opportunity to reach their full potential.

People need to know they are valued.

Diversity enriches society.

It is the responsibility of the family and society to provide a safe and supportive environment for individual growth.

Each of us has the responsibility to further the good of our community and society.

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JULIAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission is…To provide our students success in learning. We are dedicated to the individual development of attitudes, skills, knowledge, and responsibility essential to successful achievement in school and society. We actively involve parents and the community in supporting student learning and development’s Fulfill our Mission…We are committed to a strong and comprehensive educational program and learning environment which enhances self-esteem, provides role models, optimizes each child’s potential, develops a lifelong love of learning, builds personal responsibility, and accentuates individual respect. Fundamental to our Mission…Is a commitment to the active involvement of a competent and caring staff, teamwork, shared leadership, the effective management of resources, and a safe and orderly learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedication to our students, families, community, each other, our profession, and to continuous learning.

CORE VALUES HONOR We value and honor individual diversity in our students and their families. HONESTY and RESPECT Honesty and open communication are the foundation for our professional relationships. We respect, support, and value each member of our school family. RESPONSIBILITY We are responsible for the success of students, support of each other, and support of our community. Optimism are committed to a positive attitude which enhances self-esteem for students, staff, and families. We utilize a pro-active approach which empowers the school community to achieve mutual goals.  COMMITMENT We recognize that our obligations go beyond our professional responsibilities. We view fellow staff members and students as part of our extended family.

HISTORY OF THE JULIAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Julian School, founded in 1870, became Julian Union School District in 1921, consolidating with Oberlin School, founded 1894 (corner of Farmers and Wynola Roads), and Orinoco School, founded 1890 (Pine Hills area). Other local one room schools that later joined the Julian Union Elementary School were Banner (in 1941), Cuyamaca (became part of Banner in 1921), Mesa Grande (1955), Anahuac, from the Boulder Creek area (in 1947), Santa Ysabel (Witchcreek, 1955), and Bloomdale from east of Mesa Grande (because part of Mesa Grande School in 1921). The first schools in Julian were opened in 1870 to serve the families of the miners and farmers. The first school was located on a hill to the north of Main Street in Julian. It was a one-room building 25 feet wide and 40 feet long. The plain boards used to build the school probably came from a sawmill in the Pine Hills area. The green boards warped, and the knots fell out. When the wind blew, it went right through the building. The boys and girls sat on wooden benches made from local timber. Mrs. Sue E. Storms, the first teacher, taught 65 students in the Julian School. The course of study was reading, writing and arithmetic.

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JULIAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT MISSION STATEMENT Our Mission is…To provide our students success in learning. We are dedicated to the individual development of attitudes, skills, knowledge, and responsibility essential to successful achievement in school and society. We actively involve parents and the community in supporting student learning and development. To Fulfill our Mission…We are committed to a strong and comprehensive educational program and learning environment which enhances self-esteem, provides role models, optimizes each child’s potential, develops a lifelong love of learning, builds personal responsibility, and accentuates individual respect. Fundamental to our Mission…Is a commitment to the active involvement of a competent and caring staff, teamwork, shared leadership, the effective management of resources, and a safe and orderly learning environment. We pride ourselves on our dedication to our students, families, community, each other, our profession, and to continuous learning.

CORE VALUES HONOR We value and honor individual diversity in our students and their families. HONESTY and RESPECT Honesty and open communication are the foundation for our professional relationships. We respect, support, and value each member of our school family. RESPONSIBILITY We are responsible for the success of students, support of each other, and support of our community. OPTIMISM We are committed to a positive attitude which enhances self-esteem for students, staff, and families. We utilize a pro-active approach which empowers the school community to achieve mutual goals. COMMITMENT We recognize that our obligations go beyond our professional responsibilities. We view fellow staff members and students as part of our extended family.

HISTORY OF THE JULIAN UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT

Julian School, founded in 1870, became Julian Union School District in 1921, consolidating with Oberlin School, founded 1894 (corner of Farmers and Wynola Roads), and Orinoco School, founded 1890 (Pine Hills area). Other local one room schools that later joined the Julian Union Elementary School were Banner (in 1941), Cuyamaca (became part of Banner in 1921), Mesa Grande (1955), Anahuac, from the Boulder Creek area (in 1947), Santa Ysabel (Witchcreek, 1955), and Bloomdale from east of Mesa Grande (because part of Mesa Grande School in 1921). The first schools in Julian were opened in 1870 to serve the families of the miners and farmers. The first school was located on a hill to the north of Main Street in Julian. It was a one-room building 25 feet wide and 40 feet long. The plain boards used to build the school probably came from a sawmill in the Pine Hills area. The green boards warped, and the knots fell out. When the wind blew, it went right through the building. The boys and girls sat on wooden benches made from local timber. Mrs. Sue E. Storms, the first teacher, taught 65 students in the Julian School. The course of study was reading, writing and arithmetic.

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Superintendent Dr. Rhonda Taylor

It is a tremendous pleasure and honor for me to begin this exciting year with you as your Superintendent of LUSD. This year marks the beginning of my 28th year of service to the Lakeside Union School District in various capacities. I am so proud to be a part of this fantastic district as our School Board Trustees are committed to providing the most innovative and engaging opportunities possible for our students. The Lakeside staff is eager to help students learn and achieve at high levels by offering multiple pathways for learning. LUSD promotes the well-being and academic achievement of every student we serve! The community will see me out and about at functions and community meetings. The LUSD staff will frequently see me on campuses and visiting the many departments that keep our excellent district moving forward. I am interested in open and honest comments from all stakeholders. You can reach me at [email protected] anytime.

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Dr. Rhonda Taylor began her teaching career as a student-teacher at Lakeview Elementary School in 1991. She then moved to the Mountain Empire School District, where she taught for two years before returning to Lakeview as a general education teacher. In 1996 she moved to Lakeside Farms, where she received a Greater San Diego Reading Association Literacy Star. Her administrative path took her to Lakeside Middle School, back to Lakeview Elementary, the Lakeside District Office, and then to the Poway Unified School District. In 2016, the community elected Dr. Taylor to serve as a School Board Trustee. She was the school board president from 2017 to 2018, and in 2021, the community chose her again to continue her service as a school board member. Due to her extensive work in connecting her military families to the school setting, she was awarded the Patriot Award in 2016 and the Seven Seals Award in addition, Dr. Taylor is a member of the Lakeside Woman’s Club and the Lakeside Historical Society.

• Our Schools Are Dedicated to Teaching Students to Be Involved, Active Learners Who Think Critically, Learn Continuously, Collaborate Constructively, Communicate Effectively, Persevere Relentlessly and Care Deeply
• Passionate, Knowledgeable, Skillful Teachers, Supported by Strong Site Leaders, Are the Core Strength of Our School District
• We Expect Our Faculty, Staff and Site Leaders to Provide Engaging, Challenging, And Relevant Learning Experiences for All Students
• We Are Committed to Acknowledging and Celebrating the Diversity Within Our Community While Affirming the Importance of Our Common Humanity
• We Believe That Powerful, Relevant Goals and Clear Action Plans Guide Progress Over Time, And We Commit to Setting Goals, Monitoring Progress and Sharing Results
• Our Foreign Language Immersion Programs Are Designed to Enrich the Education of Native-English-Speaking Students by Teaching Them All of Their Academic Subjects in A Second Language

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A Heart for Children

Welcome to La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools, where we have unique and dynamic programs and instructional pathways to engage and inspire all children! La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools is proud to serve our students and families with caring teachers and staff members and innovative instruction. Please look around, learn more about us, and enroll today! You can access our online school locator her

Executive Team

We are honored to serve the children, families, and staff that represent the La Mesa-Spring Valley Schools community. We are a learning community dedicated to leading children to realize their fullest potential. Our mission as a public school district encompasses far more than academics, as we seek to nurture the character and heart of the students we serve.

Fred Rogers once said: “Love is at the root of everything, all learning, all relationships, love or the lack of it.” As a school district, we believe that love is at the root of everything we do.

Thank you for visiting! #LMSVHeart

David Feliciano

Superintendent

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Deann Ragsdale

Deputy Superintendent

Educational Services

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Meg Jacobsen, Ed.D

Assistant Superintendent

Human Resources

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District Reports & Accountability

School Accountability Report Cards (SARC)

State law requires all public schools receiving state funding to prepare and distribute a SARC. The purpose of the report card is to provide parents and the community with important information about each public school. A SARC can be an effective way for a school to report on its progress in achieving goals. The public may also use a SARC to evaluate and compare schools on a variety of indicators.

The SARC provides background information about the school and its students. It usually summarizes the school’s mission, goals, and accomplishments. State law requires that the SARC contain information about demographics; school safety; academic data; class sizes; teacher and staff information; curriculum and instruction; and fiscal data.

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District Mission, Vision and Strategic Plan

Lemon Grove School District

Lemon Grove School District is located in beautiful Lemon Grove, CA. We are a Pre-K through 8th grade school district serving approximately 3,400 students across 8 schools.

Our school district was officially opened on March 18, 1893, when the San Diego County Board of Supervisors and Harry Wagner, County School Superintendent, approved the boundaries of the fledgling Lemon Grove district and separated it from the Hemet, Oak Grove, North Chollas, Spring Valley and Bloomdale school districts.

Vision:

Lemon Grove Learners are tomorrow’s leaders, workers, and citizens.

Mission:

• Lemon Grove Learners are diverse, unique, resilient, inquisitive, compassionate, and limitless.
• We believe that caring relationships based on integrity, honesty, and a respect for diversity are essential to learning.
• When our Lemon Grove Learners leave Lemon Grove School District they will know and be able to recognize their significance and potential, and they will use their 21st century learning experiences to thrive as tomorrow’s leaders, workers and democratic citizens.

We developed, and our Board adopted, a new 5-year strategic plan for 2021-2026 at the beginning of the 2021-2022 school year. Please take a moment to review our plan for supporting our Lemon Grove Learners to fulfill and embody our Mission and Vision.

History

The boundaries had been proposed by 11 Lemon Grove families with 16 children, ages five to 17.

In their appeal to the county, they wrote:

“We reside within the limits of the proposed district, and at a greater distance than two miles from any public schoolhouse; and that, by reason of remoteness from schools now established, our children are, in great measure, deprived of school facilities to which they are justly entitled.”

“We…pray for the formation of a new school district, said district to be known as Lemon Grove School District…”

In a hallelujah moment, Harry Wagner wrote, “I therefore approve said petition and recommend that said district be formed under the name of Lemon Grove School District…”

The 11 families, encouraged by the Lemon Grove Fruit Growers Association, which was simultaneously finalizing its own organization and bylaws, had begun lobbying for a school district in 1892. On Feb. 21, 1893 they had sent the required letter to the above school districts, informing them of their action. The families, anticipating success, had ceased transporting their children by wagon to distant schools and had already begun holding classes in fruit grower William Hurst’s large barn on Central Avenue near modern Corona Street. This bucolic, Horatio Alger style setting was short-lived from March to June 1893.

One-Room School: Over the summer of 1893 the town retrofitted a small house as a one-room school house, complete with bell tower, on land near the corner of Main Street and Central Avenue (see photograph above).

First School Bond: Though donated funds paid for part of the retrofit, the little district actually floated its very first school bond on Aug. 8, 1893 when the Board of Supervisors ordered “the issuance of bonds of Lemon Grove School District in the sum of $1,500 with interest at 8 per cent per annum, payable annually.”

School’s In: When the school year began just after Labor Day, 1893 Miss Ada Samples became the teacher of grades one to eight seated at wooden desks. Most of the children were in grades two to six, with a handful of tykes in grade one and a couple of rangy teenagers in the upper grades.

School Wardrobe: Mostly homemade cotton dresses and pinafores, denim overalls and cotton, long- sleeve shirts, long socks and buttoned leather shoes comprised the garb of choice. Bonnets on the girls and straw hats on the boys to shield them from sun and dust were hung on hooks inside the school door and/or lost going to and from school. Old letters indicate that they were found and returned. Class photographs of the period show barefoot children- not because of poverty, but because they were ranch kids who ran barefoot to school and nobody minded. And all those shoe buttons took time to do up with one of Mama’s many button hooks. The girls usually managed this, but what self-respecting boy would do that if he could run barefoot through the orchards with pals?

Mrs. Bell: By now many Lemon Grovians are familiar with the story of our school bell and how she was purchased in 1894 by the Lemon Grove Fruit Growers Association for $6.15 from Sears Roebuck’s catalog and shipped by rail for about $9 to arrive before the close of the 1893-94 school year for installation in that first little bell tower. Mrs. Bell rang in the 1893, 1908 and 1924 schools before her story took a dramatic turn in 1976. But she was rescued by the Lemon Grove Historical Society (thanks to members Harry and Barbara Towler) in 2002 and, today, hangs in the classic bell tower of our Mission Revival, joint use Lemon Grove Library, designed by Raul Diaz, on the campus of Lemon Grove Academy for the Sciences & Humanities.

Who Were They?: Those 11 families, who were bound and determined to educate their young and ensure a future, not only for their families, but for the town, included…

Frank Allison built the first house in Lemon Grove in 1891, a “small shack” on the corner of Imperial and Golden (site of modern Union Bank). He was the son of Robert Allison, whose fortuitous purchase in 1869 of the Santiago Argüello Mission Rancho lands led to the formation of Lemon Grove, La Mesa and part of Spring Valley and southeast San Diego. He built a flume to ensure a water supply for the future citrus orchards.

• George and Eliza C. Bates, fruit ranchers with a big orchard on the southwest corner of Central and Buena Vista Avenues.
• Lucena Elford (Mrs. Peter), a fruit rancher who also ran a laundry.
• Horace and Alta Fuller, fruit ranchers with land on Broadway west of New Jersey Avenue.
• George Hall, a fruit rancher and co-owner of San Diego Engraving Company.
• W. B. Ingraham, a fruit rancher on the northwest corner of Massachusetts Avenue and Grove Street (today, North Avenue).
• William Elvin Montgomery, a fruit rancher from Indiana, who later farmed in National City.
• S. L. Roberts, a fruit rancher on the northeast corner of Kempf and Lincoln Streets.
• M. Weir, variously listed as an accountant and “businessman.”
• C. E. Wood, a fruit rancher
• John A. Wood, a fruit rancher who came here in 1880 as a water boy to serve the men building the Cuyamaca Railroad.

In other words, nine of the 11 families were directly involved in growing citrus and were instrumental in founding the Lemon Grove Fruit Growers Association, and building the town into an agricultural powerhouse.

The famous Allison family lives on as Allison Avenue in La Mesa. Robert Allison did not live to see the fruits of his vision as he died in 1891 of several ailments. His wife, Tempa, may have named Lemon Grove.* Their sons, Frank and Joseph, built a flume for Lemon Grove and carried on their father’s investments in railroads and land.

All of the families were Midwesterners, Congregationalists and Baptists, and independent minded. They were hands-on ranchers with only one or two who could be termed “gentlemen farmers” (Levi Geer and Col. Thomas J. Bryan). A significant number had asthma and sought the gentle climate of California in a period when allergies, colds and flu could result in sudden death.

And so it went, dear readers, at the onset of summer, 1893 when a tiny crossroads became a town, a real place, thanks to the hopes and aspirations of a handful of Americans with dreams of growing far more than fruit. They raised up children who became teachers, lawyers, soldiers, ranchers, industrialists, nurses, doctors, business owners and so much more all those 125 years ago.

*William Troxell, a rancher who built the third house in town (extant on Olive Street), is also credited with naming the town.

The above, award-winning article was written by Helen Ofield for her former online column, “The Way We Were,” on Lemon Grove Patch.com. The photograph of Lemon Grove’s first grammar school is from the archives of the Lemon Grove Historical Society.

The Community of Lemon Grove

The community was settled in 1869 by its first known permanent resident, sheep rancher Robert Allison. From the 1860s to 1900 the area was known for sheep and poultry ranching and vegetable crops. In the early 1900s the community acquired its name when large citrus groves were planted and lemon and orange growing and shipping became the area’s major industry. By World War II, most of the citrus groves had disappeared and suburbanization had begun. By 1960, most of the easily developable land was gone.  Lemon Grove was incorporated as California’s 414th city in 1977. Now, approximately 26,000 people live in established neighborhoods including single-family homes, condominiums, and apartment buildings. Municipal parks provide recreational opportunities, and schools and churches are scattered throughout the city.  Lemon Grove still exhibits community pride and spirit in our modern era, boasting about having the “Best Climate on Earth”, its motto for more than 100 years. Centrally located in the southwest portion of San Diego County, Lemon Grove is only nine miles from downtown San Diego, and only 12 miles from the airport.

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ABOUT THE Mountain Empire Unified SCHOOL DISTRICT

The Mountain Empire Unified School District is the Southeastern most school district in San Diego County, bordering the Mexican State of Baja California on the South and Imperial County on the East. The district is in mountainous terrain, which varies in elevation from 2,500 to 6,000 feet above sea level. Mountain Empire Unified School District encompasses over 660 square miles.

The district began educating students in 1923 and was composed of seven elementary schools and one union high school. Unification of the District took place in 1952. The district now consists of four (4) elementary schools, Pre-K through 6th grade; two (2) middle schools, 7th through 8th grade; one (1) high school; and an Alternative Education Program, 7th through 12th grade. Our Governing Board is composed of seven members, who are elected at large and represent the trusteeship in which the member resides.

The rural setting and the sparsely populated area require extensive bussing of students; however, it also provides a healthy, cheerful surrounding, which strengthens educational opportunities.

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A MESSAGE FROM DR. PATRICK KEELEY

It is truly an honor to serve Mountain Empire Unified School District as your Superintendent. Having graduated from Mountain Empire High School in 1990, I am proud of our school district, our students, and our dedicated educators. I am excited to serve this community as MEUSD is a unique school district covering over 660 square miles that brings students from diverse backgrounds together. It is the diversity of our communities that creates the unique culture that is Mountain Empire.

Mountain Empire Unified School District encourages our students to be future focused, self-directed, and take ownership in their learning. Our teachers and staff are dedicated to building positive and long-lasting relationships with our students. We wish all of our graduates well and encourage them to remember that Mountain Empire as a place that will always be home to them!

Dr. Patrick Keeley has previously served MEUSD as the Principal of Mountain Empire High School and has also served as a high school principal in the Grossmont Union High School District.  His other leadership roles have been an alternative education administrator, assistant principal, high school dean, ASB advisor and Social Science Department Chair in Grossmont. Noted for his knowledge and leadership skills in developing a positive school climate, he has served as a consultant in San Diego County and across the state of California. He began his teaching career at Mission College Preparatory High School in San Luis Obispo, CA.

Throughout his career in administration Dr. Keeley has successfully worked with staff, students and the community. His professional credits also include service as a member and chair on Western Association of Colleges and Schools (WASC) committees, serving as a university supervisor for developing administrative credential candidates and being a member of various community-oriented committees and boards.  He has been recognized as a high school Teacher of the Year at Templeton High School in 2001 and currently serves as the East County Leadership Charter President for Region 18 for the Association of California School Administrators.  In addition, Dr. Keeley has been a featured presenter at regional and state educational conferences.

He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Social Studies from the California State University, San Marcos, and both a Master of Arts and a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University.

Dr. Keeley has been married to his wife, Nicole, a community college educator, for over 24 years.  Their hobbies include hiking, attending live music and sporting events, travel and spending time with family and friends. They have two children.

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• National School District (NSD) is a hidden gem located just five miles from downtown San Diego, between the I-5 and I-805 freeways. We serve the City of National City 91950, as well as some areas of San Diego proper. Home to approximately 4,500 students, from preschool through sixth grade, NSD has ten exceptional elementary school sites and preschool center. All schools in NSD have been awarded Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS) recognition from the state of California for the sustainable development of a safe, equitable, and positive climate and social culture for all students.

What We Offer

National School District is proud of the many fine educational programs we have to offer our community.

• • Universal Transitional Kindergarten (UTK)
  • Outdoor Learning Gardens
  • Robotics
  • Animation
  • Before and after-school programs
  • Sixth Grade Camp & More

Our History

National School District was formed 150 years ago, in 1871, and is the second oldest school district in San Diego County. It was first called the National Ranch School District because it was located in an area called Rancho de la Nación; predating the incorporation of National City. The City of National City officially incorporated 16 years later in 1887. In 1889, NSD opened the first free Kindergarten program in California. NSD is in a coastal city and has had a long history of teaching students about conservation and protecting the environment around them. We remain committed to that responsibility to this day.

Vision

Exceptionally prepared learners; innovative and compassionate world citizens.

Mission

Each student in the National School District receives an exemplary, world-class education in a safe, nurturing environment. By collaborating with educators, staff, parents and our diverse community, all students attain the skills essential to succeed and thrive in a competitive global society.

Core Values

Children First

Relationships Matter

Whatever it Takes.

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Oceanside Unified School District

• VISION

  All student’s graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders.

  VALUES

  Students First: Our students are our highest priority. Every decision is made to maximize our students’ well-being.

  Educational Equity: Every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to thrive. Resources are allocated to address achievement and opportunity gaps.

  Diversity: Our learning community’s diverse cultural experiences and intellectual variance drives our collective and individual success.

  Collaborative Relationships: We foster learning environments where meaningful collaboration occurs. Members of our learning community forge respectful relationships based on integrity, empathy and dignity. Our community school’s initiative and the support to military-affiliated students are just a couple ways OUSD continues showing up for everyone in the district.

• SUPERINTENDENT’S OFFICE

  • Welcome to the Oceanside Unified School District website.  At OUSD we believe everyone is welcome.   If you spend just a few minutes surfing our site, you will learn that we are dedicated to the success of each and every student. Our vision is that all students will graduate college and career ready, prepared to be responsible global citizens and ambitious future leaders. We will ensure our vision is actualized by making decisions based on our values.  We will put students first: our students are our highest priority. What’s best for students guides our decision-making every day.  We will ensure we have respectful relationships: strong, respectful relationships are the cornerstone of quality educational experiences. Students and adults are valued and will consistently show integrity, compassion, and respect.  We will create systems that provide for educational equity: every student receives the academic, social, and emotional support needed to succeed. Resources are allocated to eradicate persistent achievement and opportunity gaps.  And we will engage in purposeful collaboration: we will create purposeful and collaborative learning environments that inspire students and adults to achieve their highest potential.We encourage you to continue taking an active role in your student’s education.  You can do this in many ways: talk to your student each day about what was learned in school, read to your student, keep up with district and school news and activities via social media, and lastly, you are welcome to volunteer in the classroom or at the school for events.We look forward to an exciting year working in partnership with you to provide the best educational experiences for your student.

    Bienvenidos a la página Web del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Oceanside. Gracias por haberse tomado el tiempo de visitarnos. Si usted se toma solamente unos minutos en nuestra página, se dará cuenta de que estamos dedicados al éxito de cada uno de nuestros estudiantes.

    Nuestra visión es la de que todos los estudiantes se gradúen de la universidad y estén listos para su carrera profesional, preparados para convertirse en ciudadanos responsables en la comunidad global y ambiciosos líderes del futuro. Nos aseguraremos de que nuestra visión se convierta en una realidad al tomar decisiones que reflejen nuestros valores. Pondremos a los estudiantes primero: nuestros estudiantes son nuestra más alta prioridad. Lo que sera lo mejor para nuestros estudiantes será lo que nos guíe al tomar decisiones todos los días. Nos aseguraremos de establecer relaciones basadas en el respeto: las relaciones fuertes y respetuosas son la base de las experiencias educativas de calidad.  Los estudiantes y los adultos son valorados y mostrarán de manera constante, integridad, compasión y respeto. Vamos a crear sistemas que provean equidad educacional: cada estudiante recibe el apoyo académico, social y emocional que necesita para triunfar. Los recursos se distribuyen de manera que erradiquen la persistente disparidad en desempeño y oportunidades. También nos dedicaremos a la colaboración con un propósito: vamos a crear ambientes de aprendizaje con propósito y colaboración, que inspiren a los estudiantes y a los adultos a alcanzar su más alto potencial.

    Los exhortamos a que continúen manteniéndose activos en la educación de su hijo. Esto lo pueden hacer de muchas maneras: hable con su hijo acerca de lo que aprendió todos los días; léale a su hijo; manténgase informado sobre las noticias del distrito y de la escuela y de las actividades, a través de las redes sociales; y por último, usted está bienvenido a participar como voluntario en el salón de clases de su hijo o en los eventos de la escuela.

    Estamos entusiasmados por lo que será un año de trabajo en colaboración con usted para proveer las mejores experiencias educativas para su

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Welcome to the Poway Unified School District! We are a national leader in K-12 public education. The Poway Unified School District is located in northern San Diego County, California. PUSD operates 41 schools located in the cities of San Diego and Poway: 25 elementary schools (TK-5), two elementary & middle school combination (TK-8th), six middle schools (6-8), one continuation high school, five comprehensive high schools (9-12), one middle college and one adult school. We serve over 35,000 students and our District is the third largest school district in San Diego County.

PUSD Vision Statement:

To create culture and conditions to empower world-class learners.

PUSD Mission Statement:

Inspiring Passion and Preparing Every Student to Thrive in College, Career, and Life by Providing Personalized, Rich, and Rigorous Learning Experiences

Board Goals:

• Empower Student Success by ensuring that all learning environments are safe, inclusive, innovative, and equitable.
• Create Student-Centered Learning Environments to prepare our students to thrive in college, career, and life.
• Provide High Quality Professional Learning for Teachers and Staff to promote the culture and conditions that empower world-class learners.
• Engage Parents, Business, and Community Partners to foster shared responsibility and accountability in order to deliver personalized, rich, and rigorous learning experiences.
• Invest in Facilities and Infrastructure to enhance environments that maximize student and staff success.
• Demonstrate Fiscal Responsibility and Transparency by aligning resources to meet the diverse and dynamic needs of our students, staff, and community.

Attitudes Expected for All Students and Staff

Honesty, integrity, responsibility, loyalty, keeping promises, pursuing excellence, being kind and caring, and being respectful, being fair, and being a good citizen.

Superintendent

Dr. Marian Kim Phelps, Ed.D., Superintendent 

Superintendent Message:

August 2023 Back to School Music Video for Team PUSD

Dear PUSD Staff and Families,

I wanted to take this opportunity to welcome each and every one of you to the start of the 2023-24 school year. A special shout out to Abraxas, Poway to Palomar, and Valley, who have already started the school year! This is my 7th year welcoming staff and families back to school at Poway Unified – my favorite time of year. Whether your little one is a TK-er or Kindergartener starting for the first time, or your child is entering their senior year, the beginning of the school year is always an exciting time, brimming with possibilities.

Every year, we try to capture the spirit of our PUSD students and staff with a fun and inspiring music video to welcome everyone back. This year’s song is “The Magic in Me.” Watch it here!  Here in Poway Unified, we believe everybody has a little magic inside of them; how you use it is up to you! Each of our students and staff members bring their unique strengths (or superpowers) to leverage in the teaching and learning that happens every day in our classrooms and on our campuses. I can’t wait to see how these magic spreads across Poway Unified this year!

In my kickoff remarks with PUSD leadership, we focused on the theme of “Believe” (inspired by the popular and uplifting show Ted Lasso about an American football coach and a British soccer team). Whether or not you’re familiar with the series, the concept of believing in ourselves and each other resonates universally. Just as the characters in the show work together toward a common goal, our school community’s shared objective is to empower our students as world-class learners who will grow into productive and valuable members of our larger society. We accomplish this in many ways, from academic to social-emotional learning. A recent article showed that Poway Unified has the highest college enrollment rate (82%) of any school district in San Diego County and our graduation rate is over 95%. But our success can also be measured in the ways our students and staff are directly improving and impacting our community through their service, care, and relationships as well.

And despite experiencing some of the hardest years in education over the last few years, we have collectively risen to the challenge. Never forget that the people of Poway Unified – our staff, families, and students are what makes PUSD so special. You are making a difference every day, even when you might not realize it.

Also fundamental to our success is the involvement of our parents and guardians. Family and school partnerships lead to students’ higher academic performance, better attendance, and improved social skills. Poway Unified is fortunate to have so many families who are highly involved in their child’s education, support our schools, and embrace our mission and values. I encourage you to volunteer, attend games or performances, go to Back to School Night, and join your school site’s PTA, Foundation, or School Site Council. I look forward to working alongside you toward the success of each and every student.

I hope you are as excited as I am to begin this new school year!

Thank you for your support,

Marian Kim Phelps. Ed.D.,

Superintendent

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ABOUT US

Ramona Unified School District is a rural district located approximately 30 miles northeast of San Diego. Serving a student population of approximately 5,400 students, Ramona Unified ensures a high level of learning for all students through a culture of collaboration with families and the community in the pursuit of excellence. Preparing Today’s Learners for Tomorrow’s World!

DR. BRIAN THURMAN, SUPERINTENDENT

Dr. Thurman’s career spans twenty-nine years as a teacher, assistant principal, principal, director, professor, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Since April 2022, he served as interim Superintendent for Calexico Unified School District in Imperial County. Before assuming the role of interim Superintendent, Dr. Thurman led the district’s Human Resources and Risk Management Departments as Assistant Superintendent since 2019.

Dr. Thurman began his public education career in McFarland and Jurupa Unified School Districts teaching elementary students, before working as an assistant principal and principal in Ontario-Montclair School District. Eventually, Dr. Thurman served as a middle school principal, high school principal, director of Human Resources and director of the School of Education for a local university. Most recently, he served as principal of Riverview Elementary in Lakeside before serving in the Assistant Superintendent capacity for Calexico Unified. Dr. Thurman and his wife live in San Diego where she is a nurse practitioner and a nursing professor for 2 local universities. Their oldest son graduated from Azusa Pacific University and is an ICU nurse and their twin boys currently attend Azusa Pacific University as well.

Throughout Dr. Thurman’s educational career, he has taken on an array of initiatives, outreach and academic improvement efforts that have created an environment of collegiality with staff, families, and the community-at-large. Having worked in large and small, suburban and urban districts, makes him uniquely positioned for success in Ramona. As a strong communicator (and Spanish speaker), he brings a deep sense of inclusivity and insight to the role. Dr. Thurman’s ability to listen, build relationships and bring people together are trademarks that will strengthen RUSD’s mission to ensure a high level of learning for all students through a culture of collaboration with families and the community.

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District History

The Rancho Santa Fe School District is one of the oldest districts in San Diego County and has a longstanding history of academic success. We are proud of our rigorous curriculum and instruction in core subjects, as well as a robust offering of electives in the arts, technology, science, and robotics at our middle school. We are committed to engaging students in their learning, fostering their creativity, supporting their efforts, and giving them many opportunities to learn their strengths and explore their passions. Our Robotics Team competes at a local, regional, and national level. We also have a strong athletic program, offering after school programs in soccer, track and field, cross country, wrestling, basketball, volleyball, tennis, golf, and football with trained coaches. Our character education program teaches students to have exceptional character and to be personally responsible, accountable, and aware of our impact on others. We are a caring community that promotes mutual respect, interdependence, global awareness, and service to others. To that end, our Student Council organizes school wide philanthropic campaigns, e.g. childhood diseases, animal welfare.

From a tiny, one room schoolhouse to one of the top performing school districts in San Diego County, the Rancho Santa Fe School District is committed to being the school of choice within our community.

Click here to explore the history of the Rancho Santa Fe School District.

Today, District enrollment is just over 600 students from the communities of Rancho Santa Fe, Elfin Forest, El Cielo, and The Bridges.

The school was completely renovated in 2010 at a cost of $35 million using voter approved bond funds. It boasts a beautiful campus with an administration building, five classroom buildings, a performing arts center, a gymnasium, three playgrounds, and an athletic field. Our state-of-the-art classrooms are equipped with interactive whiteboards/document cameras, a one-to-one ratio of iPad/laptops to students, and flexible seating.

TIMELINE

The first school in Rancho Santa Fe was a wood-framed structure built in 1905 by Ferdinand Coehn, Theodore Fidero, and their neighbors in the northeast section. It was called the Aliso Canyon School. Although the structures and locations have changed through the years, the tradition of an excellent public education with whole-hearted community support and a dedicated staff continues today.

Highlights:

• Early 1920’s –the country schoolhouse was closed, and children attended classes in the village (now an art gallery) in a new school designed by renowned Rancho Santa Fe architect Lillian Rice. Ivy Fidero Laughter was the first graduate in 1924.
• The Aliso Canyon School was officially renamed the Rancho Santa Fe School, and the Rancho Santa Fe School District was formed in 1927.
• A larger schoolhouse was constructed in 1931 to accommodate the growing student population (35-40) in Rancho Santa Fe. The Association offices are currently located in that structure.
• By the mid-1950’s school enrollment ballooned to 110 necessitating the purchase of a third and final school site on La Granada between El Fuego and Avenida de Acacias. The new school was completed in 1955 and R. Roger Rowe came from Coronado to join the teaching staff in 1958.
• Rowe was promoted to Superintendent in 1964 a position he held for 29 years. The Middle School was added in 1971 when all nine grades (K-8) convened on one campus.
• The current campus was completed in 2011 with a bond referendum. The state of the art Performing Arts Center was funded through private contributions from community members.

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HISTORY OF SAN DIEGO UNIFIED

During the 2004-05 school year, the San Diego Unified School District celebrated its 150th anniversary. Since its inauguration on July 1, 1854, the district has grown from a small rented school building with one teacher to its current state: more than 200 educational facilities with 14,500 full-time equivalent positions, representing more than 15,800 employees.

Many notable historic events have occurred throughout our 150-year duration, such as the 1977 Carlin v. Board of Education case, which prompted an enhanced racial integration plan for San Diego Unified. Over the years, our staff and teachers have made many significant accomplishments, such as the district’s Teacher of the Year in 1990, Jan Gabay, who not only won the State Teacher of the Year Award, but was also the National Teacher of the Year.

Our mission is to improve student achievement by supporting teaching and learning in the classroom. This historical account of the last 150 years serves to showcase the district’s hard work and dedication to educating our students, which is readily apparent in the daily lives and actions of our teachers, staff and San Diego community members.

1954-2004

Notable moments and historic achievements fill the last fifty years of San Diego Unified, including massive school construction in the fifties, court cases in the sixties, the first Latino principal in the seventies, the first multi-track year-round schedules in the eighties, a teachers’ strike in the nineties, and security concerns in the 21st century.

THE FIRST HUNDRED YEARS

In 1954, a commemorative publication was created to honor the first hundred years of San Diego’s public education system. The book narrates district events starting with the founding of our first public school in 1850. Included are photos of the city’s earliest school buildings as well as notable documents such as a salary voucher for the district’s first teacher in 1854. The publication also includes changes made and challenges faced over the years while improving San Diego Unified.

View 100 years of Public Education in San Diego.

See also: From the San Diego History Center, Serving The City’s Children: San Diego City Schools, The First Fifty Years (PDF Version)

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About Us/ History

San Dieguito Union High School District serves students from five elementary school districts in North County: Encinitas, Rancho Santa Fe, Cardiff, Solana Beach, and Del Mar. Students from those districts matriculate through our middle schools and high schools, with the exception of those from the Rancho Santa Fe School District, who begin here as freshmen.

Booming population growth and demographic diversity have characterized the North County and SDUHSD in the past 15 years. Families from all parts of the world are attracted to our inviting climate and exceptional learning institutions, enriching our schools with a wide variety of languages and cultural backgrounds. From surfers to scientists, from beach cottages to high tech towers, this district represents a broad range on the socio-economic spectrum.

Many parents are employed at such neighboring institutions as the University of California, San Diego, the Scripps Institute of Oceanography, the Scripps Clinic and Research Foundation, nearby biotechnology firms in Sorrento Valley, and high-tech giants like Qualcomm, all of which influence the high standards of education and expectation at San Dieguito.

MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of SDUHSD is to provide a world-class education for all students through quality programs that engage students, inspire achievement and service to others; and prepares them to be lifelong learners and responsible members of society.

Our Schools

SDUHSD includes five comprehensive middle schools for grades seven through eight, and four comprehensive high schools for grades nine through twelve. The district also offers an alternative education high school program at the Sunset High School campus in Encinitas.

Students’ progress to the high schools from five middle schools in the district as follows:

• Students who reside in the residential boundaries of Diegueño and Oak Crest Middle Schools are in the boundaries to attend La Costa Canyon High School
• Students who reside in the residential boundaries of Carmel Valley, Earl Warren and Pacific Trails Middle Schools are in the boundaries to attend Torrey Pines High School. (Note: Students who reside in the residential boundaries of the Rancho Santa Fe School District are in the attendance boundaries for Torrey Pines.)

Canyon Crest Academy and San Dieguito Academy high schools are designated as schools of choice for grade 9-12 students who reside within the district and participate in the established high school selection process in February prior to the next school year.

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Andrew S. Johnsen, Ed.D.

Superintendent

It is an honor and a privilege to serve the students, families and staff of the San Marcos Unified School District as your superintendent. SMUSD is an amazing district with a history of excellence, and I look forward to partnering with the Board of Trustees, staff, students, families, and the greater community as we create our roadmap for an extraordinary future together.

It is my firm belief that every one of our more than 20,000 students deserves a rich and engaging instructional experience that will prepare them for future success – however they define that for themselves. No two students are alike. Each has goals, dreams, strengths and challenges that are unique to themselves, and our commitment is to ensure that every student develops the academic and social-emotional competencies that will enable them to thrive now and in the future.

I spend a lot of time on our school sites, so if you see me around, please stop me and introduce yourself – I’d love to say hi!

Personal Profile

Dr. Johnsen’s career spans twenty-seven years as a teacher, principal, director, assistant superintendent, and superintendent. Since 2017, he has served as Superintendent in Lakeside Union School District in east San Diego County. Before assuming the role of Superintendent, Dr. Johnsen led the district’s Educational Services Department as Assistant Superintendent.

Dr. Johnsen’s journey in public education began in Los Angeles Unified teaching elementary students, working as a principal and assistant principal, and overseeing more than 100 independent charters as the district’s Charter School Division Director. In 2007, he and his family relocated to North San Diego County where he spent eight years as a principal in Poway Unified School District. In 2015, Dr. Johnsen was named Region 18 Principal of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) for his visionary leadership and student-centric approach to his work.

Throughout Dr. Johnsen’s storied career, he has undertaken an array of initiatives and outreach that have created an environment of collegiality with staff, families, and the community-at-large. Having worked in small, suburban, and urban districts makes him uniquely positioned for success in San Marcos. As a strong communicator and fluent Spanish speaker, he brings a deep sense of inclusivity and insight to the role. Dr. Johnsen’s ability to listen, build relationships and bring people together are trademarks that will elevate SMUSD’s mission to ensure all students are challenged, inspired, and poised to excel.

Background

The Superintendent’s Office oversees all Divisions within the District, including Business Services, Instructional Services, Human Resources and Development, and Communications. As Superintendent, Dr. Johnsen will serve as the District’s Chief Instructional Leader and the Secretary to the Governing Board. His role is to carry out the policy decisions and planning initiatives of the Governing Board. His other duties include:

• Supervision of the District’s 19 schools
• Hiring and evaluation of the school principals
• Oversight of the District’s budget and facilities
• Serving as the District’s chief spokesperson and liaison to the cities of San Marcos, Carlsbad, and Vista, Palomar College, California State University of San Marcos, the San Diego County Office of Education, parent groups, service clubs, business organizations, and the media.

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Mission Statement

The San Pasqual Valley staff believes in the worth and dignity of each individual. San Pasqual provides a safe and orderly environment where mutual respect is modeled, fostered and student academic needs are met and challenged.

We believe that education is a lifelong process of learning and living. Our school provides a California standards-based curriculum for the skills needed to be successful in school and society.

Our Vision

Steeped in tradition and culture, San Pasqual Valley Unified School District holds to the vision of “Honoring the past as we prepare our students for the future.”

San Pasqual Valley Unified School District

SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

Dear San Pasqual Valley Community, Families, and Students,

As we begin a new academic year, I am filled with excitement and gratitude for the incredible work at San Pasqual Valley USD. As a parent, family, or community partner, your dedication and commitment to the education and well-being of our students are truly commendable.

The past several years has been challenging, marked by unprecedented circumstances that have tested our resilience as a community. I want to express my heartfelt appreciation for your adaptability, creativity, and unwavering support during these trying times. Together, we have overcome numerous obstacles and emerged stronger than ever.

Parents and family, we value your partnership in nurturing the academic and emotional growth of our students. Your active involvement in their education fosters a strong sense of community and demonstrates that education is a collaborative effort. Thank you so much for making your children a priority and being reminded that to learn, our students need to be at school. Let’s make 100% attendance a goal. We can do it!

To our cherished community partners, your contributions and support enrich the opportunities available to our students. Your engagement in various programs (UPK, Garden, Environmental Learning) and initiatives strengthens the bond between the school district and the community, promoting a shared vision for the future. Thank you so much for being part of our students’ growth.

I am confident that this academic year will be marked by accomplishments, growth, and shared successes. Over the last few years, San Pasqual Valley has worked to create a leadership team that has the knowledge, ability, and dedication to lead our staff and students to maximize their potential. Coming together we will create lasting memories and enriching experiences for our students, ensuring they have the knowledge, skills, and resilience to face any challenges that come their way.

Once again, thank you for your unwavering dedication and support. Together, we will make this school year a resounding success and pave the way for a brighter future.

Wishing our students, families, staff, and community a fantastic school year!

Katrina León, Ed.D.

Superintendent

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San Ysidro

The coastal community of San Ysidro is located 15 miles south of San Diego and lies adjacent to the United States-Mexico International Border. Often described as “The Gateway to Mexico,” San Ysidro attracts a tremendous number of tourists annually, making it the busiest border crossing in the world.

The residents are predominantly Hispanic/Latino, but the community is enriched with a multicultural population comprised of Filipinos, African Americans, Asians, Caucasians, and American Indians. Most of the land, extending eastward from the heart of the community, is being developed or awaiting development.

San Ysidro’s location and near perfect year-round climate offer outstanding recreational activities for ocean, mountain and desert enthusiasts. Popular pastimes include boating, fishing and attending professional sports games. The world-famous San Diego Zoo, Sea World, Lego Land and the San Diego Wild Animal Park are located nearby. Cultural opportunities include art galleries, museums and theaters in an area with a rich historical background.

Housing is easily obtainable in the city or in several nearby communities. Many universities, community colleges, and private colleges are within easy driving distance.

Superintendent Message

• Dear Students, Parents, Families, Staff & Community Members,

   

  It is a privilege and a true honor to have the incredible opportunity to serve the San Ysidro School District as the new Superintendent. Having grown up in Imperial Beach, and as the third generation of south San Diego County educators in my family, it feels wonderful to come home and give back to a community that I hold dear to my heart. As a second generation American-born child on my mother’s side of the family who immigrated to America and having grown up with very young parents who began their lives together in poverty; my story is one of a child who, against the odds, achieved the American Dream. Due to my own childhood story, I believe that every student in our school district can achieve their dreams and aspirations. Together, we as district leaders, parents, teachers, and staff, can help our students turn their dreams of the future into reality.

   

  Having proudly served in the field of education for 27 years within 6 culturally diverse school districts throughout California, I have supported schools as a classroom Academic Mentor, Teacher, Associate Principal, Preschool Director, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Deputy Superintendent. I hope to bring to our school district a caring, steadfast, loyal and collaborative leadership style. Together, as a united team, I know we will lead with integrity.

  As a wife to a very supportive husband for 17 years, and a proud mother of two wonderful children, a tenth grade son and a sixth grade daughter, I know how important a high quality education is in a child’s life for their future success. This is the mission of our school district, to provide a “quality education and opportunity for all students to succeed.”

   

  I look forward to meeting every student, parent, family, dedicated staff member, and our wonderful community leaders. I am eager to listen to what each of our stakeholder groups feel our district is doing well, along with what their future wishes and hopes are for our schools and district. Together we can build trust and confidence in our school district, create fiscal stability and increase student achievement. My steadfast commitment to student success is tightly aligned with our district’s vision of improving student learning through educational excellence.

  The future is bright for our school district and the many successes we will create together for our students!

  Sincerely,

  Gina A. Potter, Ed.D.

  Superintendent

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WELCOME TO SANTEE SCHOOL DISTRICT

For over 100 years, the Santee School District has been providing an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. Since its inception, this award-winning district has grown to nine public elementary schools and approximately 6,400 students. Its diverse student population represents 18 ethnic groups and 36 languages and is known throughout the State of California as a model for “Preschool – Grade 8 Schools.”

Contact Information

Ms. Lisa Arreola, Executive Assistant

Phone: (619) 258-2304

Fax: (619) 258-2305

email: [email protected]

Address:

Superintendent’s Office

Charles Skidmore Administration Center

9625 Cuyamaca Street

Santee, CA 92071

Welcome to Educational Services!

Our department goal is to ensure a coherent and viable core curriculum that embeds ongoing monitoring of student learning for all. Our mission is to bring together all staff to improve learning by delivering effective instruction and interventions to all students by using best professional practices and insisting that we do what is best, necessary, and right for all students-the right work at the right time.

The Educational Services department supports all curricular areas. Through research-based curriculum and instruction delivery models, we are determined to prepare students for the 21st century. In coordination with the assessment department, we support curriculum alignment, pacing of instruction, and identifying timely, systematic and targeted support for all learners. Lastly, we support developing a Professional Learning Community (PLC) that embraces developing a collaborative culture throughout the school district with a focus on learning and results.

Staff development is paramount to what improves learning for all in schools. This site will provide real time staff development through photo galleries from classroom environment to student work examples and videotaping of effective instruction within our schools.

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• It is our privilege to welcome you to the Solana Beach School District. Founded in 1925, we offer a long tradition of rigorous academics, coupled with innovative and experiential learning opportunities and social-emotional supports designed to maximize learning for each student. We are committed to creating an exemplary educational experience for every child. Our seven elementary schools are nestled on the north coast of San Diego, and we serve communities in the City of Solana Beach, Fairbanks Ranch, Rancho Santa Fe, and portions of Carmel Valley and Pacific Highlands Ranch.

• We believe…

  • in public education.
  • everyone can learn and achieve.
  • each individual has intrinsic worth.
  • respect, honesty, self-discipline, and a sense of fair play

  are essential to the development of personal integrity.

• in personal responsibility and accountability.
• in striving to do one’s best.
• in the value of a supportive, nurturing family.
• in the power of positive thinking.
• in valuing and utilizing diversity, we can achieve common goals.
• effective communication is essential.
• a sense of humor contributes to a healthy, balanced way of life.
• it is the responsibility of every individual to contribute to the betterment of a global society.
• in the benefit of individual pursuits and the value of collaborative contributions.
• successful change requires vision, personal action and a willingness to take risks.
• no failure is fatal . . . no success is final.
• learning is an essential life-long process.

• Mission…

  Where learners find their voice, share their gifts, and advance the world.

  Vision…

  Inspiring wonder and discovery in learning and life

• Welcome

  • It is my privilege and honor to serve as Superintendent of the Solana Beach School District, an exceptional district where everyone is truly focused on the success of each child. I want to commend the Board of Education for its commitment to this mission, as it is through their leadership that this priority flows throughout the entire organization.As I interact with teachers, staff and principals, their passion and pride are contagious. It is easy to see how proud they are of their programs, services and collective efforts, which are intentionally focused on supporting each child’s success. Our schools are fortunate to have active PTO and PTA leadership and supportive families working alongside us as partners. Additionally, we are grateful for the Solana Beach Schools Foundation, which provides incredible support and resources to our schools. It is through these combined efforts the Solana Beach School District celebrates such excellence. We welcome you to find out more and contact us if you have any questions.
• Jodee BrentlingerSuperintendent

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South Bay Union School District

About Our District

South Bay Union is the most southwesterly school district in the United States.  The Pre-K-8 District serves a diverse population in Imperial Beach, San Ysidro, and south San Diego.

Quick Facts

• Established:  1920
• Region:  14.38 square miles of land area and 2.29 square miles of water area
• Population Served:  75,823
• Current Enrollment:  6,012 (K-8) and 341 Preschool Students
• Number of Schools:  12 (including two dependent Charter Schools and one Preschool)
• Number of Employees:  Approximately 950
• Dual Language Immersion Program
• STEAM Academy
• Gifted and Talented Education Program
• Global Leadership and Empowerment Academy
• Visual and Performing Arts Program
• Instrumental Music Program
• Leader in Me
• No Excuses University

Ethnic Composition

• 83.6% Hispanic
• 6.9% White
• 3.1% Filipino
• 2.8% Two or More Races
• 2.5% African American

Instructional Sites

• Bayside STEAM Academy (K-6)
• Berry (K-6)
• Central (TK-6)
• Emory Academy of Global Leadership and Empowerment (K-6)
• Imperial Beach Charter (K-8)
• Mendoza (K-6)
• Nestor Language Academy (K-8)
• Nicoloff (TK-6)
• Oneonta (TK-6)
• Pence (K-6)
• Sunnyslope (K-6)
• VIP Village (Preschool)
  

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  Dear Community,

  Welcome to the South Bay Union School District! It is my privilege to be your Superintendent.

  I have served in public education as a Teacher, Principal, Assistant Superintendent, and Superintendent. I have high expectations and am committed to building strong relationships with students, families, employees, and community members. I am excited to work with the district community to accelerate student achievement through transparency and collaboration. In addition, my goals are centered on social justice and equity for all students.

  I welcome your feedback and know that, together, we can create an outstanding educational experience for all South Bay students.

  You may reach me at [email protected].

  Jose Espinoza

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• Board of Trustees

   

  The five members of the South Bay Union School District Board of Trustees are elected by Trustee Area, in public elections for four-year terms. Elections are held every two years, in even-numbered years, with three seats open one election year and two seats open the next election year. Board members do not maintain offices at the Education Center.

   

  The Board of Trustees is responsible for hiring the Superintendent, authorizing the appointment of all other staff members, authorizing curriculum development, levying tax monies and budgeting for both educational programs and operating expenses, and setting District policy. The Board delegates the execution of District policies to District administration.

   

  The Board of Trustees meet one or two times per month in the evening. Regular Board meetings are formal business meetings where issues are discussed, and action is taken. Regular Board meetings are open to the public and are livestreamed. Closed Sessions, where topics such as personnel matters are discussed, are closed to the public. The Board Meeting Schedule can be found here.

   

  Each regular Board meeting includes a time for citizens to be heard. If you wish to speak to the Board, simply fill out a card (obtained at the meeting) indicating your desire to speak and the topic to be addressed and give it to the Board Secretary. The Board invites all attendees who have filled out cards to speak, asking only that audience comments be limited to three minutes. The Board does not normally respond to comments from the audience, and, after attendees have spoken, the rest of the meeting is held without audience participation.

   

  The agendas for all Board Meetings can be found here.  Regular Board meetings generally include the following activities:

   

  • Call to Order/Roll Call/Pledge of Allegiance
  • Community, Student and Staff Recognition & Awards
  • School Reports
  • Report of Action taken in Closed Session
  • Changes to the Agenda
  • Approval of Meeting Agenda
  • Communications to the Board of Trustees
  • Public Comments on Non-Agenda Items
  • Discussion/Action Items
  • Consent Calendar
  • Communication from the Board of Trustees
  • Future Agenda Items
  • Adjournment

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History of Spencer Valley

Spencer Valley School District was founded in 1876.

Built in 1905, the present one room schoolhouse replaced an earlier structure.

In 1987, additional buildings were added providing modern facilities as a complement to the original building.

Mission Statement

Spencer Valley School is a public elementary school which provides a comprehensive education, in a safe, nurturing environment. Students develop the high academic skills, self-confidence and resourcefulness necessary to approach life with optimism, live it with integrity, and to make a positive difference in the world.

Assets:

• Differentiated learning tied to California State Academic Standards
• Approximately 1 teacher for every 8 students
• Multi-age grouping
• Modern classrooms, library, and creative arts/multi-purpose room
• Networked technology lab with full internet access: 1 – 1 computer ratio for students in grades 3 – 8 and 1:3 in K-2. iPad were added to the lower grades in 12-13
• Historic one-room schoolhouse, bell tower, courtyard garden, waterfall and pond
• 4 acres of play area with grass, boulders, live oaks, play equipment, and ball courts.
• Annual Shakespeare Production
• Student-written drama productions
• Visual arts program – Annual student art exhibit
• Gardening Program: Environments created on campus include: a food producing garden for the lunch program, pond life, native plants – including those on the playground, a beneficial insect garden, butterfly garden, literature garden and daffodil project.
• Home-cooked lunch program
• SPARK PE Program
  

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  Kelly Baas – Superintendent/Principal

  Kelly Baas began her career as a third-grade teacher in Illinois.  She has taught kindergarten, first grade, second grade, third grade, and middle school.  She went on to become an assistant principal, principal, curriculum director, and assistant superintendent in Illinois.  In 2019, Kelly and her family made the move to California.  Kelly took a position at Ramona Unified as the Assistant Superintendent of Ed Services and then made the move to Spencer Valley.  She is excited to be here as the principal/superintendent in Spencer Valley.  Kelly lives in Ramona with her husband and two cats.  Her oldest child lives and goes to school in San Diego, her youngest is currently going to school in New York.

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Sweetwater Union High School District

Founded in 1920, the Sweetwater District has grown to more than 36,000 students in grades 7 through 12 and more than 10,000 adult learners. The district’s 32 campuses are located in the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego, including the communities of Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro and South San Diego.

Imagine a school district that wins the San Diego County Academic Decathlon eight years in a row, that guarantees a college education to entire grade levels of children and where students excel in the arts as well as the classroom. At the Sweetwater Union High School District, our students and staff members have accomplished those feats and many more.

Founded in 1920, the Sweetwater District has grown to more than 35,000 students in grades 7 through 12 and more than 10,000 adult learners. The district’s 32 campuses are located in the cities of Chula Vista, Imperial Beach, National City and San Diego, including the communities of Bonita, Eastlake, Otay Mesa, San Ysidro and South San Diego.

California’s richness in cultural, linguistic and economic diversity is reflected in Sweetwater’s student population, which includes Hispanic, Filipino, African American, Asian and other ethnicities. Approximately half of Sweetwater’s students speak a language other than English at home.

MISSION

Located in the heart of an international border community, the Sweetwater Union High School District ensures a safe, inclusive, collaborative culture that empowers each student to actively engage in a meaningful educational experience to pursue personal and academic success.

BELIEF STATEMENTS

• We believe each student can succeed.
• We believe in a welcoming community that is inclusive, equitable, and promotes positive academic, social, and emotional well-being.
• We believe relationships and collaboration matter.
• We believe resources shall be equitably distributed to ensure the success of each student.
• We believe in the value of community voice in decision-making.
• We believe in a culture of trust based on integrity and transparency.
  

  “Putting Students First”

  On December 11, 2017, the Board of Trustees adopted a new Mission and Belief Statements for the Sweetwater Union High School District.

  We received 115 comments and responses to the first draft and the changes reflect careful consideration of the input we received from the community and the 40 stakeholders who came together to create the initial drafts.

  We thank the entire community and thank you for helping us in “Putting Students First”.

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The Mission of the Vallecitos School District is to:

Develop clear and focused learning goals based on high expectations of every student and staff member.

Monitor student learning frequently to guide instruction and improve student learning.

Provide a safe and orderly environment and a collaborative school-wide culture.

Build positive and productive parental relationships.

Encourage all students to become productive citizens.

Superintendent / CBO

Meliton Sanchez

Superintendent / Chief Business Official

Vallecitos School District

Greetings Community of Rainbow,

My name is Meliton Sanchez and I am excited to serve as the Superintendent / CBO for the Vallecitos School District.  I have over 20 years of experience in education, which includes tenure as a classroom teacher, site-based administrator, and district level administrator. I possess a B.A. degree in History, a Master of Science in International Business Administration, and clear Single-Subject Teaching and Administrative Services credentials.  My primary objective in education is to maintain a safe and equitable learning environment that removes barriers to learning and provides the tools and supports for all students to succeed.

In order to accomplish this goal, I intend to promote and support initiatives that nurture the whole child.  I will ensure that we provide a safe, clean, and well-maintained campus environment that is conducive to student learning.  I will also endeavor to maintain a strong nutritional program with a focus on continuous improvement and work to expand upon our existing program and maximize opportunities for students to enjoy a nutritious meal.  I intend to support a culture of accountability that includes high expectations for attendance, behavior, and high levels of academic achievement.

Another component of nurturing the whole child is accomplished by providing access to multi-tiered systems of support for students who require additional resources to achieve success.  I value strong partnerships with the various agencies and organizations that provide ancillary services to our students and will work diligently to engage in high levels of collaboration with our support services to provide quality services to our students.

My experience also includes a strong track record of success working with ASB and PTO groups.  I look forward to establishing partnerships with our parents and students to support fundraisers, field trips, and other extra-curricular activities that enhance our academic program and provide unforgettable experiences that will leave a positive impact on our students.

I am proud to be a part of the Vallecitos family and encourage you to reach out to our team if we can do anything to support the advancement of your child’s achievement.  You can email any staff member using the Staff Directory link included above or call the school at (760) 728-7092.  Please do not hesitate to contact us if we can be of service to you.

Respectfully,

Meliton Sanchez

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Saludos Comunidad de Rainbow,

Mi nombre es Meliton Sanchez y estoy emocionado de servir como Superintendente / CBO para el Distrito Escolar de Vallecitos. El año escolar actual es mi vigésimo primero en educación y mi experiencia incluye la permanencia como maestro de salón de clases, administrador del sitio y administrador a nivel de distrito. Poseo un B.A. Licenciatura en Historia, una Maestría en Ciencias en Administración de Empresas Internacionales y credenciales claras de Servicios Administrativos y de Enseñanza de Materia Única. Mi objetivo principal en educación es mantener un entorno seguro y equitativo que elimine las barreras para el aprendizaje y brinde las herramientas y el apoyo para que todos los estudiantes tengan éxito.

Para lograr este objetivo, tengo la intención de promover y apoyar iniciativas que nutran al niño en su totalidad. Me aseguraré de que proporcionemos un ambiente de campus seguro, limpio y bien mantenido que sea propicio para el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. También me esforzaré por mantener un programa nutricional sólido con un enfoque en la mejora continua y trabajaré para expandir nuestro programa existente y maximizar las oportunidades para que los estudiantes disfruten de una comida nutritiva. Tengo la intención de apoyar una cultura de responsabilidad que incluya altas expectativas de asistencia, comportamiento y altos niveles de rendimiento académico.

Otro componente de nutrir al niño en su totalidad se logra brindando acceso a sistemas de apoyo de múltiples niveles para los estudiantes que requieren recursos adicionales para lograr el éxito. Valoro las asociaciones sólidas con las diversas agencias y organizaciones que brindan servicios auxiliares a nuestros estudiantes y trabajaré diligentemente para participar en altos niveles de colaboración con nuestros servicios de apoyo para brindar servicios de calidad a nuestros estudiantes.

Mi experiencia también incluye una sólida trayectoria de éxito trabajando con grupos ASB y PTO. Espero establecer asociaciones con nuestros padres y estudiantes para apoyar eventos de recaudación de fondos, excursiones y otras actividades extracurriculares que mejoren nuestro programa académico y brinden experiencias inolvidables que dejarán un impacto positivo en nuestros estudiantes.

Estoy orgulloso de ser parte de la familia Vallecitos y lo animo a que se comunique con nuestro equipo si podemos hacer algo para apoyar el avance de los logros de su hijo. Puede enviar un correo electrónico a cualquier miembro del personal utilizando el enlace del Directorio de personal incluido anteriormente o llamar a la escuela al (760) 728-7092. No dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros si podemos servirle.

Respetuosamente,

Melitón Sánchez

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About Us

VCPUSD has a history of excellence, serving 4,000 students in grades PK – 12 in the beautiful rural communities of Valley Center and Pauma.  The school district covers approximately 300 square miles in northern San Diego County.  Our district is known as a leader with educational technology, award winning Dual Immersion (English Spanish) program, outstanding music programs, competitive athletic programs, high graduation rate and Partnership for Success program with CSUSM. Our community supports and appreciates the educational program which includes academic and vocational programs, including an outstanding agriculture program, award winning Health Careers Pathway, and Media Technology Pathway. We use technology as a resource and learning tool to ensure students are 21st Century Learners.  All schools are transitioning to the Common Core State Standards and Smarter Balance Assessments as teachers and administrators work together to provide quality instructional strategies for all students. VCPUSD is a great place to live and learn.  Welcome to our community.

Superintendent Ron McCowan’s Message

Welcome to the Valley Center-Pauma Unified School District!

Our district serves roughly 4,000 students at grade levels from transitional kindergarten up through high school graduation.  We have four exceptional elementary schools, a fantastic middle school and an award-winning high school. Additionally, we offer alternatives to the traditional school structure through VC Prep and Oak Glen high school. VCPUSD truly offers something for every student and our commitment to student success is our first and highest priority.

The Valley Center-Pauma School District unified in 1999 at which time we opened Valley Center High School and began serving our students with a complete K-12 education right here in our beautiful community.  We are honored to have so many of our past students serving as teachers and staff. We truly work as a district family. And while we enjoy all of the benefits of a small-town community, we remain on the cutting-edge in educational opportunities.  Our district is currently able to provide personal technology devices to all students for home use; allowing our teachers to augment their curriculum beyond the classroom.

Whether it’s our transportation department carrying over 2,700 students on any given day or our child nutrition services providing healthy breakfast and lunch, our district employees are invested in our students.  Dedicated maintenance staff keep our campuses clean and safe for everyone.

Valley Center-Pauma Unified enjoys strong support from our parents and the community.  We have an active teacher-parent club presence at our elementary and middle school sites.  They provide programs such as book fairs and carnivals that are favorites among our residents.  At the high school there is a robust support system for sports, arts and agriculture. We continually strive to offer students a full spectrum of education and extra-curricular activity.

Under the careful governance of our school board, our district remains committed to excellence and unwavering in our effort to ensure that, Every student graduates academically, socially and physically fit.

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Our Vision

Every student graduate from Vista Unified as a resilient, agile learner and creative problem solver who navigates the world with confidence and kindness and eagerly embraces local and global challenges.

Portraits Quick Reference

As we begin to operationalize and socialize this new framework, it is important that we have quick references, similar to our House of Learning, which provide an overview of our Blueprint.  Quick references encapsulate the core ideas of each of the portraits and are complements to the more detailed system descriptions.

Learner Portrait

Kind and Confident Students are positive, patient, appreciative, reliable, and responsible.  Students are resilient, self-directed learners who are self-aware and focused on a hopeful future.  Curious and Connected Students are inquisitive, innovative, and able to adapt to new ideas, and situations. Students are committed to positively impacting their family, their community, and the world.

Capable and Knowledgeable Students develop and apply deep core academic knowledge and skills and can make connections across subjects. Students know how to purposefully adapt communication to deliver information.

Adult Portrait

Compassionate Champion Adults are motivating, inspiring, kind, compassionate, and empathetic champions for all students. Adults see and support all students, family members, and co-workers from a strength-based perspective, including inherent cultural wealth and identity. Adults hold high expectations for all students (just hard enough) while feeding aspirations and possibility-thinking (future self).  

Flexible and Innovative Facilitator Adults work well together, are trustworthy, honest, and committed to collaborate and to build connections with students, families, and other staff.   Adults support learning that is student-centered, innovative, and tailored to meet the individual strengths, interests, aspirations, and needs of students.  

Open-Minded and Equity-Centered Learner Adults are learners open to new ideas, strategies, and practices that lead to continuous improvement in order to serve each and every student well.  Adults engage in practices that are free from bias, are anti racist, and build on the unique strengths each learner brings to the classroom or each colleague brings to their role.

System Portrait

Inclusive Culture Focused on Growth Our system builds a culture that fosters equity, empathy, and inclusion. Our system reinforces a values and strengths-based culture of growth.

Joyful, Innovative, Rigorous, and Equitable Learning Environments Our system supports a culture of joyful learning, educational rigor, and innovation. Our system promotes care, belonging, and connection. Our system fosters creativity, curiosity, and engagement.  

Future-Oriented, Forward Thinking Our system is designed to be future-oriented and aligned to a dynamic, fast-paced global ecosystem. 

Our system creates sustainably designed, future-focused learning environments.

Family and Community Partnerships Our system is built on a foundation of active community and business partnerships.  Our system intentionally supports collaboration with schools and the community to provide service and real-world experiences.

Our Mission

The purpose of Vista Unified School District is to inspire every student to persevere as a critical thinker who collaborates to solve real world problems.

Values

RESPECT: Knowing, valuing, and treating all with dignity

TRUST: Focusing every decision on the best interests of our learners through transparency, honest communication, and integrity

COLLABORATION: Creating a culture of continuous improvement, working in partnership with students, families, staff, and the community

EQUITY: Valuing diversity and providing equitable access and resources across the district for all students and adults to reach their full potential

KINDNESS: Developing a compassionate, nurturing, and kind learning and working environment

WHO WE ARE

Vista Unified School District is a Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 12 district. The district also offers preschools services (part day and full day) through our partnership with Educational Enrichment Systems to over 700 students ages 2-5 years old at 12 locations in the district.

We are one of northern San Diego County‘s largest educational agencies. Our district stretches 39 square miles across most of Vista, a large portion of eastern Oceanside, some unincorporated areas and small slivers of Carlsbad and San Marcos.

SCHOOLS

We have a total of 29 schools:

• 15 Elementary Schools
• 5 Middle Schools
• 3 Comprehensive High Schools
• 2 Alternative High Schools
• 1 Early Childhood Special Education Center
• 1 Blended Learning/Independent Study Middle/High school
• 1 Adult School
• 1 Adult Transition Center (Serves Students with Special Needs)

With 29 schools serving nearly 19,000 students from preschool to 12th grade, five additional schools serving over 3,000 children operate as independent charter schools authorized by Vista Unified. Vista Unified also includes one of the county’s largest adult-education programs with approximately 25,000 students enrolled each year.

CLICK HERE FOR A LISTING OF OUR SCHOOLS

STUDENTS

The district serves approximately 19,000 students including more than 2,600 students in special education programs and more than 3,100 who are learning English as a second language.

Student demographics include:

• 63.58% Free/Reduced Lunch
• 17.62% English Learners
• 5.83% Homeless

• 65.39% Hispanic
• 23.72% White
• 1.60% African American
• 2.03% Asian
• 4.79% Two or more races
• 1.45% Filipino
• 0.67% Pacific Islander
• 0.35% Other

EMPLOYEES

We employ more than 2,600 people including:

• 1,100 teachers,
• 1,500 support employees
• 62 administrators

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Our five-member school board oversees a budget of over $300 million. Each trustee is elected from a specified area within the district.

• Area 1 is the northern portion of the district.
• Area 2 is the eastern portion.
• Area 3 is the western portion.
• Area 4 is the central portion.
• Area 5 is the southern portion.

Our current Board members are:

• Martha Alvarado, President, area 3
• Julie Kelly, Vice President, area 5
• Rena Marrocco, Clerk, area 2
• Rosemary Smithfield, Member, area 1
• Cipriano Vargas, Member, area 4

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The Warner Way & Our Mission Statement

THE WARNER WAY

The four behavior expectations are RESPECTFUL, RESPONSIBLE, COOPERATIVE, and SAFE. We refer to them as the “Warner Way.” Students have been taught these behavior expectations and are expected to apply them to their daily lives “at school, on the bus, on the playground, and at home.”

In the higher grades, students will be treated more like adults to prepare them for life after high school.

MISSION STATEMENT 

Warner Unified School District ensures the highest level of development of each child’s creative, academic, physical, and social potential through partnership with students, parents, and the community.

VISION STATEMENT 

We Believe In:

• Encouraging everyone to reach their personal potential;
• Keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humor;
• Personal responsibility;
• Being polite and honest.

We Believe That:

• Self-motivation leads to knowledge, fulfillment, and healthier lives
• The learning experience must be nurturing, positive, and safe.

STUDENT LEARNER OUTCOMES

Warner Unified School District graduates will be expected to:

• Be Responsible Citizens
• Be Self-Directed Learners and Critical Thinkers
• Use Technology Safely and Respectfully
• Work Collaboratively in a Team
  

  SUPERINTENDENT’S MESSAGE

  My name is Ramon Leyba and I will be your Interim Superintendent/Principal until the end of the school year! Ms. Andrea Sissons will be the new Superintendent/CBO effective July 1, 2023.

  I was raised in a farming community in Litchfield Park, Arizona, Camp 52, a farm laborers camp. In elementary school, I interacted either with other camp kids or the sons and daughters of local ranchers. From that rural setting, my family moved to San Diego, California, and ended up in the Shelltown barrio in Southeast San Diego. It was a jarring move, to say the least. I attended the neighborhood elementary school and after a year my parents moved us to the local Catholic parochial school. I attended St. Augustine High School. I earned my BA in History at the University of San Diego (USD) and my MA in Cross-Cultural Education at San Diego State University (SDSU). I also completed 21 units in the doctoral program at Northern Arizona University (NAU). I hold a Single Subject Credential in Social Sciences, a Bilingual Cross-Cultural Specialist credential, and Administrative Services credential, all completed at SDSU. I am retired from the Sweetwater Union High School District, a secondary school district, grades 7-12. During my career, I have held almost every position possible with the exception of the CFO. I have been a bilingual classroom teacher, teacher trainer, program manager, Assistant Principal at middle school and high school, and Principal at middle school and high school. As Assistant Superintendent I have not only had responsibility for Teaching and Learning departments but also Facilities and Operations, including Construction. I have also supervised Principals. Most recently I have taught teacher interns through National University, served as an Expert Witness on behalf of school districts, completed 2 1/2 months as Interim Superintendent/Principal in the Julian Union High School District and 2 months as Interim Superintendent/Principal in the Vallecitos Elementary District In my career, through all the positions I have held, my guiding principle has always been, “What is best for my students?”

  I look forward to a great experience here at the Warner Unified School District and look forward to meeting each and every one of you!

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Convair Sailing Club

Enjoy the San Diego Bay – Go Sailing Every Day!

If you’ve ever watched the sailboats on San Diego Bay and wished you were on board enjoying the salt air breezes on beautiful San Diego Bay, Convair Sailing Club can make your dreams come true.

History of Convair Sailing Club

Originally, the club was part of the CRA (Convair Recreation Association), a facility of the General Dynamics Corp.

When that facility, along with GD, folded as far as San Diego was concerned, the members got together and re-established the Club as a non-profit corporation under California law.

Members need no longer be employees of Convair or of General Dynamics. All of the work of the Club is done on a volunteer basis by the members; including administrative, maintenance and training. You, as a member, are expected to participate where you can and you will be called upon occasionally to do just that.

Also read more about Convair on Wikipedia

Explore the Convair Newsletter Archive with recognition and thanks to the  Fort Worth Library

Volunteer Sailing Club

The Convair Sailing Club is a unique organization in the world of sailing clubs. It is wholly owned by the members themselves and has no paid employees or officers.

Costs of the Club are covered by an annual registration fee and a very small boat use fee. Would you like to sail? Would you like to learn to race? All without spending a lot? Join Convair Sailing Club! What’s included with your membership?

– Free orientation sessions, classroom and on the water

– 16 sailboats, ranging from  21 to 23ft

– Very active racing fleet

– Best sailing rate in San Diego

– Fun group of active sailors

Convair Sailing Club is a non-profit all volunteer sailing club. We welcome all newcomers. If you would like to join us we welcome new members the first Monday of every month (except for December and Monday holidays, when we meet on Tuesday) following the Board of Directors meeting which were, pre COVID, held at the La Jolla Village Square Community Room, 8657 Villa La Jolla Drive (next to the AMC theaters). Now we do it virtually and via ZOOM – So call or email. Check the Club’s calendar on our website for exact dates, time and method/medium/locations. Membership forms and dues are accepted at this first session

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Coronado Yacht Club was founded initially in 1913, but was short lived due to World War I.

The second beginning took place April 23, 1932, when six Coronado yachtsmen leased a wing of the Hotel del Coronado Boat House and invited new members to join (dues for $10.00 a year). Material for building slips was obtained on credit, and soon many of the 200 new members were working side by side on docks and slips for the Club.

The first few years were under the able direction of Commodore Major Ivan B. Snell. He directed the slip construction and then concentrated his efforts on the dredging of Glorietta Bay. Completion of the dredging allowed much wider use of the bay and permitted invitational events and predicted log races.

The Club secured a lease on its present property in 1946 and started to develop the area. The location is both an asset and a liability. Situated in the southwest arm of San Diego Harbor, it is an eight-mile cruise to the open sea despite the fact that ocean breakers pound on the beach a few hundred yards to the southwest. In 1947, a government surplus building was moved onto the lease property at the head of Glorietta Bay to provide larger quarters for the expanding membership.

Berthing facilities have been expanded over the years. Presently there are slips for more than 270 yachts and accommodations for 81 in dry storage. Two small boat hoists are available to serve dry storage boats. In addition, there are floating dry storage docks for the active Sabot and Laser fleets.

Coronado Yacht Club has approximately 929 members including the Junior Division. The Juniors acquired an annex of the main clubhouse building for their own clubhouse in 1969. The Junior Division has its own officers, sailing calendar, and social program.

Believing that the sports of yachting and fishing are very closely allied, the Coronado Rod and Reel Club, a subsidiary to the yacht club, was organized in 1935. The aims of the club are to encourage, develop, and protect sport fishing, and to furnish facilities where members can weigh and record their catches. Coronado Yacht Club has a year-round yachting calendar that includes large regattas, Class and Handicap racing, Predicted Log Races, as well as organized cruising.

The fine spirit of cooperation by our city government and the loyalty of the members have been directly responsible for the success of the Club. Hospitality and friendliness and the delightful surroundings of Glorietta Bay have established Coronado Yacht Club’s reputation in the minds of yachtsmen from near and far.

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Who We Are

Rich in history, Coronado Cays Yacht Club upholds the highest traditions of the yachting spirit and is most likely Coronado’s best kept secret, located just down the Strand.

Established in 1972, our Club has long held a reputation for warm hospitality, and we are known as “the friendliest yacht club in San Diego.”

A Mission of Integrity, a Community of Friends and Family

For nearly 50 years – and now several generations – the Coronado Cays Yacht Club has prided itself on maintaining and promoting an atmosphere of Corinthian sportsmanship and camaraderie amongst its members, many of varied backgrounds and different boating and social interests. Our mission is to continue promoting these values while offering an amazing array of activities for our members to enjoy and participate in and to set CCYC apart as one of the truly premier private clubs in San Diego.

Hidden Gem in San Diego’s South Bay

Approaching from the water, our clubhouse rises on the horizon to welcome seafaring travelers with its striking architectural lighthouse beacon. This symbolizes CCYC’s personality of promoting good fellowship, sportsmanship, and conviviality.

Offering one of the most breathtaking views in San Diego, our Club provides our members world class waterfront dining and hundreds of events annually. Both on and off the water, we bring a history of combining first-class facilities with unparalleled boating and non-boating activities for our members and their families. Just one visit is all it takes to see that at the Coronado Cays Yacht Club, living’ the dream is not just a saying, it’s our reality.

There’s always something going on around here…

CCYC sit on one of the most unique waterfront properties on the Bay, in a locale known for its uniqueness. Our restaurant offers an exceptional dining experience, with a gorgeous view of the South Bay, and our Certified Executive Chef Liliana Lopez is continuing to expand her menu of delectable food offerings. We have a fun and always lively Burgee Bar, with great drinks and friendly bar staff, featuring live music every Friday night and open-mic and Karaoke events monthly.

Our around-the-year heated swimming pool and jacuzzi with BBQ and poolside service is family friendly. We have a fantastic bocce ball court with regular tournaments, and our patio area is the perfect place to watch the sunset or enjoy one of the many sail races that commence in front of the Club.

You don’t have to own a boat to be a member…

…but if you do, we maintain a long list of activities for nearly every type of boater. We have year-round sail racing, raft-ups for both sailboats and power boat, fishing tournaments, whale watching, and a nice variety of electric boat events. Crewing opportunities exist for mariners of all ages and skill levels.

Other events include:

• Weekly Trivia with the Commodore, Bingo, Bridge and Texas Hold-em;
• Nautical themed Monthly Book Club.
• The C-Gulls, Southern California’s last remaining active ladies yacht club auxiliary group, supporting the club and local community;
• Year-round events including Bocce Ball tournaments, Easter Bunny & Egg Hunt, Summertime Clam Bakes, Luaus, and a hugely popular Halloween Party. We complete each year with the Commodore’s Ball and New Year’s Eve Party;
• We host and support several charity including Wild Coast, Make A Wish Foundation, FOCUS, and Big Brother/Big Sister;

Reciprocal Privileges with Other Yacht Clubs

Being part of our club means you are privileged to enjoy the amenities offered at some of the world’s finest yacht clubs with whom we have reciprocal agreements throughout the U.S. and elsewhere. Click here for a list of some of the participating yacht clubs.

Come for the fun, stay for the lifestyle!

Whether you are a visiting yachtsman (or yachtswoman) from a reciprocal club or a prospective member of our club, give us a ring or contact us by email, and we’ll gladly show you why extending hospitality goes hand-in-hand with the incredible lifestyle we enjoy here at CCYC. If you’re interested in transient dockage, please visit our Guest Info pages or contact our Dock Master to enquire about availability and other information.

History

CCYC’s journey began in the summer of 1972, when pioneers from the bayside Coronado Cays residential community decided to form a yacht club.

What’s a yacht club without a burgee?

Just two months later, on August 31, a “Formation Day” meeting was held to adopt the Club Bylaws and elect seven directors with Bud Holderness serving as the Club’s first Commodore. A burgee design contest for the Club was later won by Jeanne and Don Parkinson, with the design of a white seagull on a blue field.

The Club’s inaugural sail race took place shortly after, on September 10, and it blossomed into the annual Classic Series of sail races which still take place to this day and continue throughout the year. Initial memberships were solicited, resulting in 90 Charter members. Initiation fees were $50, and dues were $30 per year. Space for a clubhouse was donated by the real estate developer in a sales office where Montego Village now stands.

By September 1973, the Club moved into much larger rented space on Grand Caribe Isle and remained at this location for the next 21 years.

30 ladies started one of California’s longest-lived Women’s Auxiliaries

In December of 1973, a group of 30 ladies formed the C-Gulls auxiliary, which now numbers well over 100 members, and it quickly developed into a fun-loving and very active Club support group. To this day, C-Gulls sponsors numerous social activities for members and fund-raising activities for Club improvements.

Regattas, parties, and joining the big leagues.

In the Summer of 1974, the Club’s facilities were enlarged, and a patio and guest dock completed. Social activities expanded to include a wide range of events, including Monday Night Football parties, Wednesday night barbecues, holiday brunches, a Labor Day Outrageous Raft-Up, and a Black-Tie Commodore’s Ball and New Year’s Eve gala. Today, the Coronado Cays Yacht Club (CCYC) now features live entertainment nearly every Friday evening during the year. A sailing program was organized in 1975 for junior members aged 12 to 18, and a summer sailing instruction program was inaugurated.

Through the years, CCYC joined several major yachting associations including the Yacht Racing Union, Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA), and the San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs (SDAYC), which formally inducted the Club into membership at an October 1974 Commissioning Ceremony.

The Club’s sailing and cruising activities developed rapidly, with a number of Club sponsored races and raft-ups. On May 11, 1974, the Club hosted its first invitational regatta, a Ranger Roundup. Since then, CCYC has sponsored major invitational regattas, such as the South Bay Invitational, Multi-Class Regatta, and Ladies of the Waterfront. Today the Club sponsors the Fall South Bay Club Dillon Shipshape Series Invitational Regatta.

In 1985, the Club pioneered commercial sponsorship for area races with the Multi-Class Regatta. “Out and backs,” the so-called Beer Can sail races, are conducted in three series known as Ale, Lager, and Stout. These races are conducted each Wednesday evening during the spring and summer, with over 25 Beer Can races held each year. Special events such as whale watching, fishing tournaments, and overnight or weekend cruises are planned for the power fleet. The electric boat fleet participates in sponsored events such as “Poker Runs,” parades, rallies, treasure hunts, and fundraisers.

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ABOUT MBYC

Mission Bay Yacht Club has a rich history — the early sailboats had to be flat bottomed to maneuver in the shallow water of the Bay. The Flapper, a 12-foot catboat, was the first class to race. A variety of boats, including some from San Diego Yacht Club, formed a handicap fleet and raced when the tide permitted. By 1931 the Skimmer was the hot boat in this area.

Each Opening Day we relive some of our early history as the commodore sails “Scanties,” the club’s first Flapper class boat, given to the club by our first commodore, Tom Scripps. It was donated to the Club around 1968, and the Board decided that the Commodore should sail it each year in the Asher Pier Race. It has since been rebuilt and is still sailed. Originally, it was just one of the boats in the Handicap Fleet. Subsequently, a special class for the Opening Day race was established, which the Commodore always wins.

It was a humble beginning on Crown Point, but it was Tom, Leo Carroll, the first handicapper, and a few others whose ideas for handicap and one-design racing grew into the highly refined programs and facilities we all enjoy today. Their foresight and enthusiasm have helped to produce world and national championship sailors in many classes.

Mission Bay Yacht Club has a strong tradition of Corinthian sailboat racing. This is encouraged by Club sponsored regattas throughout the year. You will find national champions and novices alike competing in our regattas. Mission Bay Yacht Club’s ideal location makes it a favorite venue for national and world championship sailing regattas. Recently, the US Sailing Association named MBYC the “One-Design Yacht Club of the Year.”

Mission Statement: 

Mission Bay Yacht Club Founded April 22, 1927

Mission Bay Yacht Club exist to Perpetuate Corinthian Yachting &

the Sportsmanship and Fellowship Incident Thereto

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Welcome to Oceanside Yacht Club

Yachting & Sailing at Its Finest

About Oceanside Yacht Club

The Oceanside Yacht Club, formed in 1963, is proud to be of service to the Harbor District and the Community at large. Several of our programs do not require membership to the club, we offer them in hopes that others will learn to enjoy the sea as we do.

Our most successful & rewarding service offered is our Learn to Sail Program for both young people and adults. The adult LTS is offered in a one-weekend (two day) course, while the Junior LTS is offered in a weekly to several weeks’ summer camp. These programs stress water and boating safety as well as sailing technique within the classroom & on the water instructions from an ASA certified sailing instructor.

In conjunction with the Oceanside Harbor District, Oceanside Yacht Club sponsors the annual Holiday Parade of Lights, with all entrant’s welcome. We also put on the Yankee Doodle Dingy Parade on the 4th of July as well as participate and help in the city’s great Harbor Day’s event.

We promote & host two Charity Regattas in which Elizabeth Hospice Organization & Women’s Resource Center is the recipients of the proceeds.

Summer and spring see the advent of our racing season with weekly races held for both Oceanside Yacht Club members and non-members. These activities allow boaters in general to interact and hone their sailing skills.

Oceanside Yacht Club also carries the Oceanside name up and down the coast with multiple coastal races that are attended by many yacht clubs from southern California.

As members we have fun in everything we do, with several parties/dances per year, wonderful cruising trips to other clubs, Easter egg hunt, Monday Night Football, as well as dinner every Friday and Saturday night. In summer months during racing season the club is open Wednesday thru Sunday with dinner offered Wednesday, Friday & Saturday.

We have a junior program for youth 8-18 and a “Fundraising” program that does fun-raising as well as fund-raising. Most of the fun times can be shared with all Club members, both ladies and gentlemen.

Oceanside Yacht Club located at the north side of the harbor, between Jolly Roger & Marina Inn. Oceanside Yacht Club is a private club, so please stop by during club hours when a member is present, take a tour & get more information. You do not need to be a boat owner to be a member.

History of Oceanside Yacht Club

Twelve boating enthusiasts met on February 6, 1963, with the intent of forming the Oceanside Yacht Club. The Oceanside Small Craft Harbor was a reality by then and the Southern California Yachting Association had given the group its guidance, advice, and encouragement. A week later, the group met with then Oceanside Councilman George G. Turnbull, Oceanside Harbor District Director Harold B. Snyder, and Harbor Patrol Chief David Owens. A committee consisting of Mildred Wright, Ken Gilman, Byron Jessup, Ray Borgeson, and Donald Aviano then drew up temporary club by laws.

On February 27, 1963, John Steiger, Mildred Wright, Byron Jessup, Pat Zahler, George Harris, Earle Shaw, and Robert Welden became the first temporary Board of Directors of the Oceanside Yacht Club. Dr. Welden was elected Commodore; John Steiger, Vice Commodore; Byron Jessup, Rear Commodore; and Earle Shaw. Secretary/Treasurer. The newly elected Commodore appointed Monte Yearly as Fleet Captain. Vice Commodore Steiger was given the task of investigating the possibilities of acquiring a permanent facility at the Oceanside Harbor. What was wanted and needed was a clubhouse for its members. The charter meeting of the Oceanside Yacht Club was held on March 20, 1963, at Marty’s Valley Inn with over eighty people in attendance. Everyone was encouraged to join the new Club, attend the monthly meetings and enjoy the happy hours that were held at Marty’s Valley Inn. By that May there were some fifty-club members. During this time period the club burgee was designed, and the articles of incorporation were filed with the State of California.

The club’s first annual election took place on June 21, 1963, and the temporary board was confirmed to continue in office until the end of that calendar year. Membership by that July stood at one hundred and seven and this group were designated the founding members. In our August 1963 issue of our Twixt Land & Sea Flyer it was announced that the Oceanside Yacht Club had leased the current clubhouse location, which was then still a single-story commercial facility. Back then the committee actually agonized over a ground lease cost of six cents per square foot. Six cents per square foot! Whoa? Plans were then initiated to build a two-story facility for our club members on the single-story site. The new club telephone number was acquired and listed as: 760-722-5751 as it remains to this day. Items in the first newsletter included such things as; plans for a beach party, family cruises to Mission Bay, Newport, an informal dance that September and the First Annual OYC Fishing Contest. The race committee boasted it was now yachty with a new committee flag and three-race markers. Monte Yearly, Henry Butler, John Safarik, Sam Schier, and Tom Sterling were recognized for handling the fortnightly Sunday racing.  OYC became the 50th member of the Southern California Yachting Association in September 1963. In November of that same year the Harbor Commission approved the two-story conversion plans that the club had submitted.

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Welcome To the Point Loma Yacht Club

The objective of this Club shall be to encourage the sport of yachting in cooperation with the Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) and the San Diego Association of Yacht Clubs (SDAYC).

In so doing, the Club will promote an active social schedule for the benefit of its members and their guests. In all of its endeavors the Club will foster a Corinthian spirit and promote the traditions of the sport.”

The roots of the Point Loma Yacht Club go back to the summers of 1990, ’91, and ’92.

In 1990 some of the liveaboards on K dock in Marina Cortez on Harbor Island formed the “K Dock Yacht Club”.

The club had a burgee and tee shirts with the motto “If you have nothing else to do”. Woody Wood was elected “Commodore for Life”.

During the same period some liveaboards on E dock were casually discussing the need for a real organized yacht club. At that time Susan McGuire was Commodore of Hollywood Yacht Club, she and Jim Rogers spoke many times about forming a yacht club made up of friends around Harbor Island.

In the spring and summer of 1993 Susan’s brother John McGuire, Jay Pogas, and Jim Rogers continued to promote the organizational phase of a club. In the late spring of 1993 Mike and Martha Slusser joined the group. Jim Rogers left for Nebraska on a business trip the same week. He fell ill while there and passed away, never getting to see the club as a reality.

In early January of 1994 David “Woody” Wood and his wife Linda Wood were asked for their input. On January 25, 1994, the club had its first “Founders Organizational Meeting”. The eight founding members of Point Loma Yacht Club in attendance were Susan McGuire, Woody and Linda Wood, Mike and Martha Slusser, Lisa Paulis, John McGuire, and Jay Pogas.

We began to keep minutes of our weekly meetings as we hammered out the details. The group chose a name for the club, Woody designed the burgee, and Martha incorporated the club in California as a “non-profit” organization. The Point Loma Yacht Club had officially been founded.

On March 8, 1994, the Point Loma Yacht Club elected its first bridge. They were Commodore Susan McGuire, Vice Commodore David “Woody” Wood, and Rear Commodore Mike Slusser. The club’s first Secretary was Linda Wood, and Treasurer was Martha Slusser. Due to the middle of the year founding, it was agreed that everyone would serve for 1994 and 1995 as a first term.

The annual Jim Rogers Memorial Race honors the man who cared enough to push the rest of us into creating the Point Loma Yacht Club.

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About San Diego Yacht Club

THE MISSION OF THE SAN DIEGO YACHT CLUB IS TO ENCOURAGE AND FOSTER INTEREST IN ALL ASPECTS OF YACHTING

Tucked away in beautiful Point Loma, the San Diego Yacht Club is consistently ranked among the top 5 yacht clubs in the Nation and is recognized by the Club Leadership Forum as one of the finest facilities of its kind in the world.

The history of the San Diego Yacht Club in many ways parallels the remarkable growth and global prestige of the City of San Diego. International racing events have focused the world’s attention on the accomplishments of local sailors since the late 1930s when San Diego won its first Star championship. In recent years, San Diego yachtsmen have attracted national media coverage in a variety of events.

Throughout its existence, the San Diego Yacht Club has evolved from a small gathering of boating enthusiasts joining together in 1886 to a world-renowned yachting community recognized for its success in bay sailing, ocean racing, predicted log racing, cruising, angling, and its support of youth programs at all levels. Competitions have ranged from Major National and World Championships to the Lipton Cup, from Junior Regattas to the Olympics, and from Classic yachts to the America’s Cup. Training and racing programs are available for adults as well as juniors.

The story of the San Diego Yacht Club is also the history of boat design and sail making by such great names as Kettenburg, Driscoll, DeFever, Eichenlaub, Peterson, Nelson/Marek, Reichel/Pugh, Sharp and North Sails known world wide. San Diego-designed boats sail regularly and successfully in local, national and international competitions.

San Diego Yacht Club History

Location

In June of 1886 a group of local boating enthusiasts joined together to found what has become a cornerstone yacht club in American yachting. San Diego Yacht Club’s facilities had humble beginnings in a number of locations, including an old ferry boat.

SDYC’s first home was in Ballast Point in 1891 on the tip of Point Loma. In 1905, SDYC merged with the Corinthian Yacht Club located between B and C Streets (now Broadway Street) downtown. In 1910, SDYC purchased Silver Gate, an old Coronado ferry, and towed it to the foot of Hawthorn Street. The club built a pier to Silver Gate and installed lockers, office space, a dock and a ramp and got rid of the original clubhouse on D Street. This worked for four years until an extension of the sea wall forced the Silver Gate to move across the bay near the Coronado ferry dock. Silver Gate was sold in 1919 and the club was without a clubhouse for a few years until a new clubhouse was built on Coronado in 1923.

A second “site” was opened in 1924 in Point Loma because the water was deeper compared to Glorietta Bay in Coronado where the clubhouse was located. The second site was open and operating for people to anchor boats, but the clubhouse itself wasn’t moved over to Point Loma until 1934.

The clubhouse was then moved from Coronado to Point Loma on January 14, 1934 at dawn. The clubhouse building was placed on two barges, towed across the channel, and maneuvered into position on pilings during high tide. The move in 1934 was to a different part of Point Loma than where the landing was in 1924.

In 1962, the clubhouse was moved to the back of the club’s ground and used as temporary quarters while a new structure was built during 1963. The structure from the 1960s is still in use today though it has been remodeled a few times.

The SDYC facilities operate year round and include 600 boat slips, dry storage for over 200 boats, tennis courts, a swimming pool, picnic areas, a full service dining room, bar, banquet facilities, a summer snack bar, gift shop, and an internationally renowned year-round Junior Program. Two-thirds of the members own boats. Over 100 employees maintain the Club facilities to serve the membership and their guests. SDYC members are dedicated to the principles and traditions of Corinthian yachting.

Racing

The racing history of SDYC is as significant as the history of its location. Several members were winning races all over the country in the early to mid-20^th century, however, SDYC reached a turning point starting in the 1980s when Dennis Conner won the America’s Cup. In the early 1980s, Dennis Conner won the cup once and then lost it the next time to New York Yacht Club. In 1987, Dennis won again on behalf of San Diego Yacht Club. The America’s Cup was won a third time by SDYC in 1992 by Bill Koch on the yacht, America.

In addition to America’s Cup, ten SDYC members have won the Star World Championships. San Diego Yacht Club has also had 13 members sail for their country in the Olympics earning 10 Olympic medals between them. SDYC could almost be considered a country as the club has won more gold medals than some countries. Four SDYC members have been inducted into the National Sailing Hall of Fame: Lowell North, J.J. Fetter, Mark Reynolds and Dennis Conner.

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Junior Sailing Program

In 1928, a group of six juniors approached Commodore Joseph E. Jessop about starting a junior sailing program at the club. The initial objective was to teach boat care, racing tactics, and sportsmanship. The Program still follows these principles to this day.

From these humble beginnings, the San Diego Yacht Club Junior Sailing Program has evolved into a year round intense training program including around 200 youth sailors every year. The Junior Program consists of a full time Junior Program Director, coaches, maintenance and administrative staff. Facilities include a junior clubhouse, tool room, sabot and laser storage spaces, sail and boat wash areas and two launching ramps. Members of the Junior Program have access to the junior charter fleet that includes 25 sabots, 18 optimists, lasers (and radials), CFJ’s and 420’s. Also included in the fleet are the SDYC Jr, Race Committee Boat, the Al Frost Sr., a dozen whaler chase boats, inflatable and multi-boat trailers for travel to away regattas.

Throughout the year, events are scheduled for sailors of all ability levels including fun events, field trips, special racing clinics and a very active after-school program and practices. During the summer months, the Junior Program flourishes. The Program employs the finest instructional staff, recruited from around the globe, to teach an eight-week summer sailing and racing program.

The result of coaching, learning and racing has led to the San Diego Yacht Club Youth Program’s success in local, area, national and international competitions. In the recent past, SDYC Juniors have won the US Sailing Youth Championships Single-handed trophy nine times and the Double-handed trophy four times. SDYC Juniors won the Interscholastic Sailing Association’s National Championships in 1993, 1996, 1999 and 2001-2005 and have placed in the top three each year. The alumni of the SDYC Junior Program have, and continue, to compete at the highest international levels of our sport. Olympic gold, silver and bronze medalists, World and National Champions in several classes and America’s Cup competitors are all products of SDYC’s Junior Sailing Program.

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Sailing Foundation

The San Diego Yacht Club Sailing Foundation was incorporated in 1990. The purpose of starting this charter was to promote amateur sailing through outreach programs and training activities as well as to provide sailing equipment and facilities to those in need. The Sailing Foundation wishes to encourage an awareness in sailing instruction, competition and maritime arts and sciences among those in the San Diego area. In 2004, the Foundation reached a milestone when it granted over $30,000 to aid youth programs under the governance of Staff Commodore Gary Gould.

Past Commodores

SDYC is home to several significant Staff Commodores in both the San Diego community and the yachting world. Arthur DeFever, Commodore in 1974, founded the popular high quality cruiser company DeFever Yachts. The Commodore from 1965, Paul Kettenburg, was the President of Kettenburg Marine, which, during its time, was nationally known for the designing and manufacturing of high-grade sailing and competitive racing boats. Paul Kettenburg was also the President of the San Diego Maritime Museum, a position now held by current member Dr. Ray Ashley. Staff Commodore from 1995 Mike Morton and his family own the Brigantine Restaurant Corp., a prominent and well-regarded restaurant group throughout San Diego.

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History

The thought of organizing a yacht club to foster recreational and competitive boating for active duty and retired service members and their dependents in the Camp Pendleton area first occurred in the early months of 1975. Several active duty Naval and Marine personnel, led by Carl B. Noyes, formed the Santa Margarita Yacht Club in June of that year. For many months SMYC existed as a loose organization of individuals trying to get the newly formed club to work. Their efforts began to produce results as the club attracted new members. SMYC became a viable organization instead of existing only on paper.  It was through the efforts of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club that the Camp Del Mar Boat Basin at Camp Pendleton has been opened to recreational boating. As of January 1977, any boat that can be hand carried and launched can now be put in the water at Camp Del Mar. The fight to get this privilege was long and hard as the opposition was strong and well-organized.  SMYC is now involved in securing office space at Camp Del Mar. The club is also attempting to persuade the Base Special Services and the tenant organization at the Del Mar Boat Basin to expand recreational facilities at the basin. Hopefully, by the next publishing of the SMYC Directory, the historian will be able to report that these efforts were successful.  Historian, Joseph S. Kulesza

Mission

The mission of the Santa Margarita Yacht Club is to promote the morale and welfare of Veterans and their families. This includes active duty, reserve, and retired military personnel. Department of Defense civilian employees and retirees are also welcome. Our intention is to support the goals of the U.S. Naval Sailing Association by providing recreational boating and social activities in our area.

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Silver Gate Yacht Club – Shelter Island” by Robert Platt & Assoc. In 1951, the Silver Gate Yacht Club began as just a dream in the hearts of a handful of San Diego Boat owners, but it soon evolved into a commitment to make this dream a reality.

The first step was the completion of by-laws that were needed to receive a state charter. These by-laws came together during an overnight camp out on the bare sands of Shelter Island and were finished at dawn. An event celebrated at our Silver Fizz breakfast

The next goal was a clubhouse and adjoining marina. This began with members pledges which came in slowly as the club continued to grow. At last there was enough to move forward. A lease was signed with the San Diego port district and construction began. The club’s first social event — a wall raising followed by a pot luck dinner — was the first regular meeting held on the Silver Gate Yacht Club’s own property.

When the charter was granted in November 1952, and application made for recognition by the Southern California Yachting Association, the Silver Gate was on the way to becoming the fastest growing club in San Diego.

Explore state-of-the-art Silver Gate Yacht Club Docks

In 2009 Silver Gate Yacht Club completed the installation of all new cement docks offering 145 slips ranging from 30 to 60 feet with one guest dock and a pump-out station.

The gangway accessing the docks is over 80 feet long, which provides easy wheelchair access.

With the sturdy cement docks and emergency dock ladders, SGYC provides a safe and friendly environment for our members and for our charity events such as the Wheelchair Regatta

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VISITING SILVER GATE YACHT CLUB

The members and staff of Silver Gate Yacht Club welcome you! Our friendly club has the best views of San Diego and we enjoy sharing them.  We want to make you feel at home during your time with us whenever you visit San Diego. The information below will answer most questions our guests have regarding their stay at Silver Gate Yacht Club:

UPON ARRIVAL

• All visiting yachts should identify themselves by flying their yacht club burgee.
• Advance reservations for a slip or dock assignment are a must. Please call the Port Captain at (619) 222-1214 and he/she will provide you with instructions.
• After you arrive at our docks, promptly visit the club’s office. Please have your yacht club membership card ready to complete the registration process.
• Our helpful staff will provide you with a guest card and acquaint you with our dock and house rules, the club facilities, (i.e. pump-out station, restrooms, showers, pool, etc.), and our bar and galley hours. There is a $25 deposit for a key card.

DOCK AND HOUSE RULES

• The fee for visiting dock space is $2.00 per foot, per night. If you are a member in good standing from a reciprocal yacht club, you will receive the same number of complimentary nights with us that our members might enjoy docked at your club.
• Check-in time is no earlier than noon and check-out time is no later than 11 a.m.
• If you are assigned to an SGYC member’s vacant slip rather than to our guest dock, please do not disconnect any electrical hook-ups or adjust any dock lines that may be present.
• No repair work is allowed at our docks without the Port Captain’s approval.
• Pets are not allowed inside of the club house and they must be leashed at all times. Please pick-up after your pet. Waste disposal bags are available at the side gates.
• Smoking is not permitted. If you wish to smoke, you must be on your boat.
• Guests staying at our docks are welcome to use the club’s restrooms, showers, laundry facilities, and the pool. They are also welcome (encouraged even!) to join us in our bar and galley. Cash and major credit cards are accepted.

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Southwestern Yacht Club is one of the largest, oldest and most prestigious yacht clubs in San Diego, California.

SWYC was formed in 1925 by visionary yachting enthusiasts looking for ways to enjoy each other’s company and to share their passion for boating.  Since then, the Club has developed into a full-service operation with more than 800 members embracing all forms of yachting, fishing and social activities, all while earning a reputation as being the friendliest club in the area.

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Southwestern Yacht Club

SWYC has an unmatched location in a beautiful Point Loma residential area within the Shelter Island Yacht Basin.  There are nearby walking trails, restaurants and boating services, plus quick access to San Diego Bay and the Pacific Ocean from our docks.  With incredible Point Loma and San Diego Bay vistas, SWYC also boasts a beautiful, state-of-the-art yachting clubhouse and facilities which were refurbished in 2010.

Southwestern Yacht Club believes in giving back to the community. The Benefit on the Bay Events (Gala, Race with post-race BBQ, and Anglers Tournament) are annual fundraising events with all proceeds benefiting a worthy San Diego foundation. SWYC is proud to support several community events including the Junior Foundation (providing scholarships for youth sailing programs), the White Sea Bass Release Project and other charitable programs.

Racing/Sail Fleet

If you like sailboat racing, you’ll love Southwestern Yacht Club! Our racing activities vary from the wacky to competing on the national level.

RACING CALENDAR AND INFORMATION

For Members

• First there is the Racing Fleet, where friends and family can enjoy racing at its best!  All you need to do is join and start racing. The Racing Fleet takes care of assigning you a handicap based on your skill level.
• If you want even more excitement, the PHRF racing scene is for you. Here you will compete against yachts from all over the area in events as varied as 60+ mile ocean races to fierce windward leeward buoy racing.
• And, if that is not enough, then there is our Competition Committee. You can get hooked up with some national events to compete against the best.

For Non-Members

• Sign up to compete in one of many sailboat races.  We are nationally recognized for our excellent race management skills, so you are sure to enjoy a well-run competitive race.
• Volunteer as crew. Racers are always looking for crew and the better you are, the more sought after you’ll be.  Crewing is the best way to sharpen your sailing skills.
• Get involved with Race Management. Race Management organizes and executes the races from the starts to finishes, from protests to the scoring, and always needs volunteers to ensure races run smoothly.

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