In 1990, the California Department fo Education cited SJHA as a Distinguished School because of outstanding programs, a dedicated staff committed to high achievement by all its students, and because of its success in the area of student improvement. This school has a very friendly, happy, relaxed, accepting environment. Students exhibited great pride in their school. There is a very great involvement in curricular and co-curricular activities. Good evidence of parent involvement was found.
Great pride is shown by students and staff.
There is considerable evidence that the various curricular areas have been successfully sequenced through the appropriate steps and content. Excellent articulation was found. Special needs students are mainstreamed throughout their program. Quality staff development has produced a cadre of trainers from this staff to train other schools' staff. This school is replete with exemplary practices such as sheltered English, access to the total curriculum for all students, and the Electronic Music Program.