With this in mind, our core curriculum provides every student with a strong foundation in English, math, science, history, the arts, and athletics. Through standardized achievement testing, we evaluate the overall academic growth for our students. All students are required to take the Metropolitan Achievement Test to measure academic growth in three distinct subject areas - reading, mathematics and language. The MAT-7 test is administered in April each year and growth is determined by comparing the previous year's test results with the current. Each school day Vista Charter Academy begins with an opening ceremony.
All students recite the Pledge of Allegiance and sing a patriotic song.
The students then recite from memory the Vista Charter Academy Creed. Each month, during opening ceremony, one student from each grade section is recognized for outstanding or improved achievement levels in addition to exhibiting high moral character. These students are awarded certificates of merit for their outstanding efforts. Often parents attend to enjoy this wonderful celebration. Also, included in the opening ceremony at specified monthly intervals are student, parent and grandparent recognition.