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Mission & Vision Statements

About Monterey Heights STEAM Academy

Welcome to Monterey Heights STEAM Academy

At Monterey Heights STEAM Academy, we believe every child has unlimited potential. As a proud California Community School, we are committed to providing an innovative, inclusive, and student-centered learning environment where every Eagle is inspired to achieve excellence academically, socially, emotionally, and creatively.

Our students are diverse, resilient, curious, compassionate, and capable of extraordinary things. Through meaningful relationships, high expectations, and engaging learning experiences, we empower every learner to discover their strengths, pursue their passions, and make a positive impact in their community and beyond.

Our Vision

Monterey Heights Eagles are tomorrow's leaders, innovators, problem-solvers, and compassionate citizens who are prepared to thrive in an ever-changing world.

Our Mission

We inspire and empower every Eagle to think critically, innovate fearlessly, lead responsibly, and achieve their fullest potential through academic excellence, STEAM education, meaningful relationships, and strong community partnerships.

Academic Excellence

Our dedicated teachers and staff provide a rigorous, engaging, and supportive learning environment where every student is challenged to grow and succeed.

Our instructional program includes:

  • High-quality instruction aligned to the California Common Core State Standards
  • Research-based literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies curriculum
  • Schoolwide STEAM integration that encourages creativity, collaboration, innovation, and critical thinking
  • Continuous progress monitoring to ensure every student receives the support and challenge they need
  • Targeted intervention programs designed to accelerate student learning
  • A comprehensive English Language Development (ELD) program supporting multilingual learners

Preparing Students for the Future Through STEAM

Innovation is at the heart of Monterey Heights.

Students participate in hands-on, real-world learning experiences that develop problem-solving, creativity, communication, and collaboration through our:

  • Award-winning Gizmos & Gadgets STEAM Lab
  • Makerspace experiences
  • Project-based learning
  • Robotics, engineering, coding, and design challenges
  • Community Garden
  • STEAM Family Fridays
  • Annual STEAM Expo showcasing student innovation

These experiences encourage students to become confident thinkers who embrace challenges and develop solutions for the future.

Supporting the Whole Child

At Monterey Heights, we recognize that academic success begins with meeting the needs of the whole child.

Our school provides a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment where students feel valued, respected, and connected.

We foster a positive school culture through:

  • PBIS expectations:
    • Be Safe
    • Be Respectful
    • Be Responsible
  • Restorative Practices
  • Social-emotional learning
  • Student leadership opportunities
  • Positive behavior supports
  • Character education
  • Wellness initiatives

Every Eagle deserves to learn in an environment where they are encouraged to grow academically, socially, emotionally, and personally.

A Proud Community School

As a California Community School, Monterey Heights partners with families and community organizations to provide comprehensive supports that remove barriers to learning and create opportunities for success.

Our Community School initiatives include:

  • Family Laundry Room
  • Community Garden
  • Family resource and wellness supports
  • STEAM Family Fridays
  • Community partnerships
  • Expanded learning opportunities
  • Family engagement events
  • Collaborative leadership with staff, families, and community partners

Together, we are creating a school where every student and every family can thrive.

Supporting Every Learner

We are committed to ensuring that every student receives high-quality instruction that meets their individual needs.

To support student success, our teachers participate in ongoing professional learning, including:

  • GLAD (Guided Language Acquisition Design) training for all teachers
  • Research-based instructional practices for multilingual learners
  • Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
  • Continuous coaching and collaboration
  • Data-driven instructional planning
  • Implementation of high-quality intervention curriculum

By investing in our educators, we ensure exceptional learning experiences for every student.

Family Partnerships

We believe families are our most valuable partners.

We encourage families to actively participate in school life through:

  • ClassDojo communication
  • Coffee with the Principal
  • School Site Council (SSC)
  • Family workshops
  • Volunteer opportunities
  • STEAM Family Fridays
  • School celebrations and community events

Together, we create a strong school community where every Eagle has the opportunity to succeed.

Why Families Choose Monterey Heights

At Monterey Heights STEAM Academy, learning is joyful, meaningful, and engaging. We celebrate curiosity, inspire innovation, and foster a culture where every student is encouraged to dream big and achieve their goals.

Together, our students, families, teachers, staff, and community partners create an environment where Eagles are empowered to lead, serve, and soar.

 

Monterey Heights Eagles S.O.A.R. Stand Out Above the Rest!🦅