Mission and Vision

 

 

At Vista Oaks, we will create a respectful learning environment where each student can reach his or her fullest potential through an individualized, standards-based educational program structured for student’s success.

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Because we believe that every student can succeed, Vista Oaks Charter School will:

• Provide each student with an engaging and relevant learning experience;
• Incorporate rigorous educational opportunities that improve academic achievement;
• Consider the unique learning style and needs of each student when planning his or her academic program;
• Promote personal responsibility and ownership in planning for one’s future; and
• Serve students with exemplary, dedicated teachers and staff

 

 

Vista Oaks will provide the following to our students:

Provide each student with an engaging and relevant learning experience

• A hybrid independent study program that offers on-line, on-site and independent study courses to meet each student’s unique needs
• Provide access to the latest technology to enhance learning, including hands-on computer engineering classes, use of SMART Boards, and state of the art computer labs
• Flexibility that allows older students to participate concurrently in R.O.P. and community college programs

Incorporate rigorous educational opportunities that improve academic achievement

• Research-based intervention programs to help bridge academic deficiencies
• Access to one-on-one and small group tutoring for both the struggling student and the student needing a challenge
• Design instruction that ensures students are college and career ready by the end of high school
• a-g approved courses for college-bound high school students

Consider the unique learning style and needs of each student when planning his or her individualized academic program

• Upon enrollment, students complete thorough assessments to identify academic strengths and weaknesses
• A personalized learning plan is developed for each student based on the assessment results, student’s goals and life circumstances

Promote personal responsibility and ownership in planning for one’s future

• A flexible school day that considers each student’s personal obstacles without lowering the academic expectations
• Personalized coaching and mentoring that supports each student on their path towards graduation and beyond

Serve students with exemplary, dedicated teachers and staff

• Passionate, highly qualified teachers with a proven track record of success in alternative education
• Subject matter specialists oversee curriculum offerings and support students at all levels