Supporting our learners to be curious and connected through exploration of interests and passions will develop personal purpose. Learning is a life-long process that deepens our understanding and thinking about the world. We can help learners make connections between learning in the classroom and our community through activities, experiences, and opportunities we can find in our neighborhoods. Observe people, businesses, plants and animals, and nearby open spaces. Ask questions. Wonder about what you see. Make connections. Explore more ways to interact within the community in this article. The conversations we have with our learners can be a powerful way to build knowledge and curiosity.
Additional upcoming opportunities for students to become involved with Vista community programs are linked below:
City of Vista Summer Day Camps - Website Flyer
Elementary Summer School - The elementary summer school offering, “Wild About Learning” is set to launch on June 12th and will end on June 30th. Summer school hours are 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Monday-Friday. This is a three-week intensive program of instruction for students who need more focus on reading and math skills. Invitations were sent out on Monday May 15th to students who qualify for the summer school morning session. The summer program will be offered at five elementary school sites across the district. Contact your principal for more information.
Secondary Summer School Opportunities - We have a variety of opportunities during the summer months for our secondary students in order to create a robust, comprehensive, and multi-tiered system of support. These fall into three main categories - remediation, bridge, and enrichment. Contact your school for details.
Remediation - We have a comprehensive program for high school students to remediate failing grades in order to be on track for graduation and to meet A-G requirements.
Graduating seniors will have the opportunity to attend up to two three-week sessions in order to complete their senior year and receive a diploma during the summer.
Current 9th, 10th, and 11th graders will also have the opportunity to remediate failing grades through a districtwide summer school program. We will offer two three-week semesters of courses in the summer months, allowing high school students to remediate credits before the next school year.
Bridge - Middle and high schools will be offering bridge options for invited students to provide targeted learning opportunities that will prepare students academically for the upcoming school year. Principals will be sharing schedules and details with parents as each site finalizes their dates, times, and programs; but districtwide, bridge opportunities include programs for incoming 6th and 9th graders, English Language Learners, special education students, and at-risk students.
Enrichment - Middle and high schools will also offer enrichment opportunities in a variety of disciplines. Just as with the bridge programs, each site will finalize their dates, times, and programs and communicate information to students and families. Sample programs include AVID, sports and athletics, visual and performing arts, lab sciences, career pathways, computer science, STEM, and design labs.
We are working diligently across the district to provide education and support to students and staff related to challenges that arise from the internet and email. Just recently schools across the state and nation, including within our own district, have been subject to email Phishing (pronounced “fishing”) attacks. Phishing emails are fraudulent messages sent by malicious individuals outside of our district pretending to be someone else, often with the intention of stealing sensitive information or tricking the recipient into taking harmful actions.
The purpose of these phishing emails is to deceive students into revealing personal contact and financial information, to avoid detection by district security systems.
To ensure the safety of our community, we encourage parents, students, and staff to remain vigilant and take the following precautions:
Be conscious when opening emails, verify the sender's email address and double check the content for any suspicious or unexpected requests.
Avoid clicking on unfamiliar links or downloading attachments. If you receive an email with a link or attachment that seems unusual or is unexpected. It is best to avoid clicking on it until you confirm its legitimacy.
Report any suspicious emails. If you receive a phishing email, please report it using the tools available in your email program.
Educate your child about phishing. Talk to your child about the importance of not sharing personal information online and being cautious when interacting with emails, especially those that ask for sensitive information.
We are committed to maintaining a safe and secure online environment for our schools, and we appreciate your cooperation and understanding.
If you have any further questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out to our IT Department Monday - Friday from 8:00am - 3:30pm at servicedesk@vistausd.org or 760-726-2170 extension 92500.
Vista Unified School District
