301 Bel Air Dr, Vacaville, CA 95687
In August of 2016, Sierra Vista reopened as a K-8 school. The original elementary campus closed due to budget cuts in 2011 and the Vacaville Unified School District voted this year to reopen it with an option for parents who have middle school kids looking at where they want their child's education trajectory headed next.
Sierra Vista is the only K-8 school in Vacaville Unified School District. It's a small, intimate learning environment with just two classes per grade level for kindergarten through sixth grades and then up to 250 students at full capacity during seventh and eighth grades.
Three Increments
The Sierra Vista K-8 project is an implementation of three increments. In just three short years, the Sierra Vista K-8 project has made huge strides. The first phase of construction began in June 2016 and ended at the year's end with completion on time.
Increment 1
The new school in Sierra Vista is a shining beacon for education. The fixtures and equipment are state-of-the art, as well as all of the innovations that make it stand out among other schools; from improved pedestrian safety to ultra-short throw projectors used by teachers who want their classroom walls weren't just bare plaster anymore!
Increment 2
Sierra Vista K-8 has been expanding with the addition of two science classrooms and a new multipurpose room. The classroom was completed in August 2018, containing fully equipped kitchens for other schools who will be utilizing its services as well!
Increment 3
The Sierra Vista K-8 school will invest in an exciting new library/media center to be completed by the end of this year. The space, which is currently a Library Media Room (LMR), has been transformed into something much more.
The Campus
The campus of Sierra Vista K-8 houses two schools on one grounds. The kindergarten through fifth grade follows the district’s elementary trimester calendar while sixth through eighth graders follow a quarterly schedule with seven classes per day for each student in math, English literature/language arts (option), history science and physical education; they also have an elective class available as well.
School-wide AVID School
Sierra Vista is a school-wide AVID school. The acronym stands for Advancement via Individual Determination and it has been found to help students gain the essential skills they need in order to be prepared for higher education or work, such as: instruction (learning how), culture/leadership development tools based on our values system which includes integrity at its core--all of these things combined prepare kids ready either go on into college life after high school graduation.
• Full-time, nurturing staff
• AVID curriculum that helps develop essential skills
• Utilizes technology in the classroom for today's kids
• All-around safe environment where students are encouraged to go after their dreams
The Faculty, Staff and Community
Sierra Vista is a school with the goal of preparing students to be college and career ready. They provide rigorous academics, leadership training through service-learning projects for each student's specific needs as an individual which challenges them academically while also developing skills needed in today’s workforce.
Sierra Vista K-8 is a great school because the staff and students are so friendly. Visiting their school will make you feel right at home from day one!
• Strong academics that prepare students for college and careers
• Supports personal interests with a variety of clubs
• Encourages teamwork by mentoring student leaders
• Staff is friendly, inviting, and helpful
The School’s Mission and Vision
The Sierra Vista K-8 School is committed to preparing students for college and careers. They offer a rigorous curriculum that will make sure the students are well prepared as they enter the workforce or move on to higher education in order to become leaders of tomorrow.
• Be well prepared for college and career
• Get a rigorous curriculum that will make sure you'll be successful
• Prepare students with the skills they need to become leaders of tomorrow
• Guarantee teachers are qualified and nurturing professionals
They believe that developing their capacity as a Professional Learning Community is key to achieving this mission, and they envision an education system where every student has access not only academic resources but also emotional support from their teachers in order to reach his/her full potential both now at home or after graduating high school.
• Professional Development Programs
• High-Quality Education
• Individualized Learning Plan
• Exemplary Faculty
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Goals
The goal is for students to be academically successful. For this reason, they will work with a team of teachers and counselors in order to accomplish their goals through the classroom as well as outside activities such as sports or music lessons if that interests them more so than academics do.
• Develop social and personal skills
• Engage in rigorous academics
• Become a leader not just a follower
• Develop strong relationships with adults and peers
Sierra Vista is the only K-8 school in Vacaville Unified School District. It's a small, intimate learning environment with an average class size of 16 students and no more than 25. The staff at Sierra Vista work hard to prepare their students for college and career readiness by providing them with rigorous instruction through hands-on activities that make use of "21st-century skills." If you want your child to receive this type of education, visit their website today!
Vacaville, California is blessed with some of the area’s most amazing schools. Here’s a list of some of our favorites:
Kairos Public School Vacaville Academy
Vacaville High School
Vacaville Christian Schools
Eugene Padan Elementary School
Alamo Elementary School
Cooper Elementary School
Fairmont Charter School
Cambridge Elementary School
All of these wonderful schools are located just a short distance from our historic location at 1669 East Monte Vista Avenue in Vacaville! Stop by for a visit anytime!