The Bonny Doon educational community -- parents, teachers, support staff, and administrators -- are committed to maintaining the great traditions of the school, including ongoing evaluation and improvement of instruction, programs, and learning.
Nestled in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains, Happy Valley Elementary School is located approximately 3.5 miles from downtown Santa Cruz. We are one of four single-school, multi-graded K-6 schools in Santa Cruz County.
In summary, the Loma Prieta Joint Union Elementary School District provides a balanced, academically focused educational program, addressing the intellectual, physical, social, and emotional needs of our students. Most of the problems that beset more urban schools are virtually nonexistent here. Our students highly regard the environment, the quality of their relationships, and the value of lasting friendships. All students are nurtured in a program that prepares them to be highly literate, clear thinking, ethical, and healthy individuals, ready to assume the responsibility of citizenship in an increasingly changing and demanding pluralistic society. Our faculty, staff, administration and Board of Trustees are dedicated to those ends.
MISSION STATEMENT & MOUNTAIN SCHOOL PHILOSOPHY
It is a shared responsibility of the entire Mountain School Community to provide all students with a high-quality education by creating a rich, safe, joyful and diverse learning environment.
We celebrate each individual's uniqueness and challenge all to reach their highest potential. Our community is based on mutual respect and inspires a life-long love of learning.
Mountain School provides opportunities for all students to expand their creative abilities, and attain maximum academic growth in accordance with their individual needs and interests. It empowers students to take responsibility for their learning.
Pacific School's mission is to prepare children for life through experiential learning that addresses the needs of the whole child. We create a safe and secure school environment that promotes social and academic growth and develops an enthusiasm for learning, a positive self-image and cross-cultural understanding.
The mission of thr Pajaro Valley Unified Sschool district is to educate and support learners in reaching their highest potential. We prepare students to pursue successful futures and to make community and global society.
Santa Cruz City Schools serves students residing in the city of Santa Cruz and neighborhoods from Davenport to Soquel.
The district is comprised of elementary and high school districts governed by a common Board of Education and a general administrative staff. There are five schools in the Elementary District; the Secondary district includes two middle schools and three comprehensive high schools. Serving the diverse needs of our community, the district also offers a continuation school, an opportunity school, an independent studies program and a home school program.
Santa Cruz City Schools is comprised of an elementary and a secondary district, governed by one Board of Education. The district serves students residing in the City of Santa Cruz and in county locations from Davenport to Soquel.
The Santa Cruz County Office of Education is a public agency whose purpose is to provide educational leadership, resources and services to schools to ensure quality educational opportunities for all students. This mission is accomplished through partnerships with teachers, school districts, businesses and other governmental agencies. Direct instructional programs are offered through special education, alternative education and Regional Occupational Programs. District services are provided in the areas of staff development and fiscal services. Included in the responsibilities of the Santa Cruz County Office of Education is coordination with the California Department of Education.
Our Mission Statement:
Santa Cruz County ROP provides students with opportunities to acquire career training and technical skills to prepare for lifelong learning and success in the changing workplace.
Scotts Valley Unified schools are ranked as some of the highest performing public schools in Santa Cruz County. We are proud of the high quality education we provide to approximately 2500 students year after year.
Mission Statement
Staff, students, parents and the community share the responsibility for each child’s success.
We are committed to ensuring that each student develops the skills and confidence for lifelong achievement and is prepared to make a positive contribution to our world.