Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School has three school sites: Transitional Kindergarten through Grade 6 at the Elementary School, Grades 7 and 8 at the Middle School located in downtown Chula Vista, and Grades 9 through 12 at the High School situated at the newest site built in 2016 in South San Diego. Approximately one thousand five hundred students attend Elementary, Middle and High School. Most classes are at capacity with a waiting list for new student enrollment at most grade levels.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School’s most unique aspect is its dual language program. The school was established to offer our community a program rooted in the idea of developing biliterate students who have the linguistic tools to thrive in the global society. The 50/50 model at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School is designed to eliminate the achievement gap that adversely affects target populations. By learning two languages simultaneously, all students at Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School are referred to as Emergent Bilinguals, rather than identifying them as English Language Learners or Spanish Language Learners.
The program strategically utilizes research-based strategies to reach all students to impact social and educational change. The school also promotes the development of multilingual and multicultural competencies relevant for all students. The administration team works diligently to guide teachers in their instructional practice to enhance student achievement through the development of standards-based curriculum, language acquisition, connections to real-life experiences, and strong parent/community participation. Our goals are to advocate for social justice, celebrate diversity and promote international perspectives through challenging learning opportunities utilizing critical thinking for all students. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School believes students learn and perform better when schools, families, and communities work together and support common goals.
The school community actively pursues collaboration, encourages feedback, respects diversity, and promotes student achievement. All faculty members are committed to expanding opportunities for families to learn within the school as well as ensuring proactive teacher communication and relationship building with each student and parent. The school consistently partners with institutions of higher education and non-profits to implement college and career preparation programs and values the contribution of volunteers. An effective system of communication and dialogue with all educational partners is an integral part of the community to develop positive relations.
The Leadership team works diligently to guide teachers in their instructional practice to enhance student achievement through the development of standards-based curriculum, language acquisition, connections to real-life experiences, and strong parent/community participation. Our goals are to celebrate diversity and international perspectives through challenging learning opportunities utilizing critical thinking for all students. Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School strives to establish a learning community where learning needs are met, resources are provided, questions are answered, and every learner’s potential is unlocked.
Chula Vista Learning Community Charter School provides opportunities for students to demonstrate confidence, empowerment, self-discipline, ethical responsibility, and resiliency by committing to academic excellence. Students are expected to participate in numerous experiences to involve themselves in the community through Service Learning, Legacy/Innovation Projects, Human Rights advocacy, internships, and international exchanges.
The school continues to receive acknowledgement for its organizational success from various organizations. The United States News and World Report has recognized our High School program as one of its best in 2018-2021. The California Association for Bilingual Education has recognized our school as a model dual language program by participating in professional learningvisits. The Executive Director/Founder was recognized as a leader in Biliteracy Education by Phi Delta Kappa. Educational Results Partnership and the California Business for Education Excellence continues to recognize the school with its Star School Award. The school has also welcomed visitors from Spain, Korea, Mexico, and Saudi Arabia.