Vision Statement
Vista Alternative School Vision Statement
Education (Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment)
Staff will:
●provide a rigorous, A-G, standards-based curriculum.
●use a variety of instructional strategies to engage and incorporate instructional intervention for our students.
- instill independent study skills
●have high expectations for our students and ourselves.
● use a variety of methods to assess and refine our students’ education as part of an ongoing cycle of inquiry.
School Environment (Safety, Culture, Climate)
Staff will:
●promote a safe and respectful school environment by modeling positive communication, exhibiting respectful behaviors, and developing a climate where all are welcome and safe.
●cultivate a school environment that values learning and success by recognizing and
rewarding student growth.
●continue to develop, refine, and implement protocols to ensure student and staff safety.
Community Relations (All Stakeholders)
Staff will:
●strategically create partnerships with all stakeholders by planning inclusive events and activities.
●regularly communicate in a variety of ways with all stakeholders and ask them for their feedback about the services we provide.
School Support Services
Staff will:
●make sure that each student has an individual academic plan designed to college and career needs.
●provide access to student information in a timely manner
●to provide a variety of on-site interventions including academic, social/emotional and substance abuse counseling.
Real-World Applications (School-to-work, making learning meaningful, ROP, career guidance/counseling)
Staff will:
●provide access, resources, and support for students to complete 40 service learning hours.
●promote ROP courses and college and career options.
