In
May 2002, the Board of Trustees approved the application for the development
of Vista High School. The state approved the program and funding at the
end of June, and was opened in August 2002. The program is designed to
retain the connection that our students have with El Dorado, while providing
the
support
and flexibility inherent in a continuation high school program. The design
of Vista High School provides a unique blend of the attributes of a comprehensive
high school and a more personalized small-school setting. Many of our
students take elective classes at El Dorado High School, as space is available
in
these classes. In addition, we have developed a visiting professor program
in which
E Dorado teacher’s present lessons from their areas of expertise
or interests.
The goal of this program is to develop a learning community. Vista’s
core values shape the philosophy, relationships, decisions, communications,
and program evaluation. These values are:
•
Every Vista High School student deserves to feel important and to understand
that they will succeed and that we will not give up on them
•
Student learning is the result of effective instruction
•
All members of Vista High have the right to a safe and healthy environment
•
Differences are to be respected and valued
•
Vista students will know they are important contributors to the community
•
Respect is the cornerstone of a healthy learning environment
Also, another primary goal for both Vista and El Dorado High Schools is to
ensure a seamless relationship with El Dorado High School for all students.
Other information about Vista High School:
•
There are 30 students in the class ranging from 10th –12th grade or
at least age 16 who are behind in credits
• Vista is WASC credentialed
• Vista students are able to play sports through El Dorado High
• Vista Seniors graduate with the El Dorado Class being distinguished by
wearing a purple cord
