•Why choose VGHS? Vista Grande High School meets the needs of students who desire a smaller, supportive school culture and an engaging, motivating, personalized curriculum. VGHS teachers strive to develop student talent and to inspire students to continue in school. We seek a diverse student population. Vista Grande is not for the wealthy few: it is public, free, and open to all.

• How is VGHS different from a traditional learning environment? Our mission at Vista Grande High School is simple: to bring out the best in each of our students. We immerse our students in engaging, rigorous project-based learning activities in which motivation replaces boredom, assessment for learning complements assessment of learning, and personalized instruction replaces a “one-size-fits-all” approach to curriculum.

• What is Expeditionary Learning? Vista Grande High School is affiliated with a nationally-acclaimed school reform movement called Expeditionary Learning. Curriculum, instruction, and school culture are organized around producing high-quality student work in semester-long thematic units called Learning Expeditions. Each expedition’s learning goals are aligned to district and state standards. On-going assessments and presentations push students to ever higher levels of performance and allow them to demonstrate required proficiencies.

• What is the moral/ethical environment at VGHS? The Vista Grande High School Community members--both students and faculty--are guided by four precepts:

Moral development is also at the heart of the VGHS experience.

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