This program is funded by school fund-raising activities, parent contributions, school lottery, or site control allocations. Instruction is integrated with units on health and science. Staff members work closely with officers from the Chula Vista Police Department, San Diego Police Department, or San Diego County Sheriff's Department who give presentations to students and parents on the prevention of substance abuse. These sessions include information about the effects of the use of tobacco, alcohol, narcotics, dangerous drugs, and other substances. Valley Vista schools offers English speaking students the opportunity to become fluent and literate in Spanish and Spanish speaking students the opportunity to become fluent and literate in English.
Instruction is provided in a literature-based, integrated academic setting.
This program has two major goals. The first goal is to assure English Learners become proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English. The second goal is to develop self-reliant and confident leaders who are multiliterate. The program incorporates curriculum and instruction that is meaningful and connected with each child's individual needs.