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Classroom setting is very engaging for the students. There is almost none of the droning teacher syndrome--students participate in their education. It's both a nurturing and challenging environment. Forcing kids to think outside themselves is a challenge for any high school, but they are doing a fine job. As good as it gets.
Our son just entered 9th grade at Vistamar and is very happy. We chose this school because its philosophy mirrors that of his former elementary/middle school and made for a smooth transition. He has been dutifully completing his homework without our nagging him and seems to want to do well. He is enjoying the sports programs and clubs, and eagerly signs up for the various student volunteer opportunities presented to him. (Vistamar requires 20 hours of community service from each student every year for a total of 80 upon graduation.) While some prospective parents balk because it's a relatively new school, it really has so much going for it that parents really should overlook that fact. Vistamar is an excellent choice for us.
Great school ! Teachers are fantastic... The students are happy. This is my childs second year and we have any problems of any kind.
I've been volunteering at Vistamar for several years, long before my kids were old enough to attend it. Now that they are there, I am extremely pleased with what they (and we) have experienced. The faculty is outstanding and the comaraderie among students exceptional. Kids of all ages and all races interact with dignity and courtesy. The curriculum is challenging but time is not wasted with meaningless homework. Indeed, one of the WASC team members who worked on Vistamar's accreditation made the comment that Vistamar's message is communicated extremely well and embraced by all the stakeholders - students, faculty, parents...
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