History
Alta Vista School is an independent Transitional Kindergarten-8th grade school in San Francisco that prepares students to thrive as creative thinkers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change in the world.
Specialties
With an emphasis on science, math, engineering, and the arts, Alta Vista School encourages students to go beyond a strong academic foundation to engage with their community, their environment, and pursue their passions. A rich STEAM+ approach includes science, technology, engineering, art, math, and enrichment classes (Spanish, P.E. drama, music, and garden) Social and emotional development is integrated with the daily curriculum to cultivate a community of respect and use of restorative practices to solve conflicts Collaboration, creativity, and risk-taking are a central part of the program Small class sizes and low student-to-teacher ratios Technology is thoughtfully integrated into the classroom with Google Chromebooks, SMART Boards, document projectors, video cameras, and more