The District believes that education is a cooperative effort of family, school, and community, and that all children deserve the opportunity for success in school. Solana Beach School District consistently seeks community input and support to create an open environment which encourages excellence and achievement. Students participate in active, hands-on learning activities and are challenged to use higher order thinking skills. Starting in kindergarten, the development level and learning style of each child is assessed. Teachers tailor instructional activities to capitalize on children's strengths and to remediate their weaknesses.
Care is taken to design curriculum that meets individual needs.
Our Mission Is to provide a child-centered education of the highest quality, utilizing the unique vision and resources of home, school, and community to ensure a stable learning environment rigorous in academic standards, rich in diversity, sensitive to individual needs, and committed to developing compassionate children who are confident, competent, and creative learners. Frameworks developed by teachers statewide, and adopted by the California State Board of Education, serve as a guide for curriculum. Care is take to design a thinking curriculum to meet individual needs. The math program focuses on ways to develop mathematical skills that encourage thinking. It involves the use of manipulatives, calculators, and technology, and encourages children to become confident problem solvers.