Mission and Vision

"We will develop self-motivated lifelong learners.  We are committed to educating students, with state standards utilizing student-centered inquiry methods in a school wide inquiry environment which includes international mindedness and rigorous assessments. Our students will demonstrate an awareness of and respect for other people who may have different points of view and/or multiple perspectives. Students will understand that their role in our global and local communities is to be caring, action-based learners."

"Through the inquiry process, I will learn and will demonstrate knowledge and skills that will enable me to think critically and creatively."

We are focused on creating citizens who understand and apply their learning. SJVA students are expected to question, judge, and interpret. ESLR’s were created to keep our students focused on the results we are dedicated to achieving.

1. Read critically and extensively in many genres.
2. Communicate effectively and extensively in many types of documents and writing domains.
3. Plan, prepare, write and present projects and exhibitions of their learning.
4. Are able to talk about and explain their learning.

1. Are flexible problem solvers.
2. Communicate effectively and extensively in writing in many types of documents and writing domains with technology.
3. Plan, prepare, write and present projects and exhibitions of their learning.
4. Are able to talk about and explain their learning.

1. Can see several possible approaches to solving self-selected and/or posed problems.
2. Are flexible problem solvers.
3. Exhibit the interpersonal skills necessary to work in collaboration and in problem solving teams.
4. Exhibit an ethical approach to living and interacting with others.

1. Have learned and use important life skills.
2. Demonstrate an awareness of their community’s needs and how they can contribute.
3. Understand their place in the global community.
4. Know and will exercise the rights of citizenship in a democratic society.
5. Exhibit an ethical approach to living and interacting with others.
6. Demonstrate a sense of confidence that empowers learners to have a positive attitude about the future and their ability to achieve, influence and succeed within it.