Heritage Elementary School

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Academic Opportunities
Leadership & Sports Programs
After School Programs
Breakfast & Lunch Programs

Other Information:
YMCA Child Care / YMCA Summer Camp
Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)
School Site Council (SSC)
Dual Language Advisory Committee (DLAC)

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Great Programs for Success!

There are many reasons to enroll in our programs. They foster your child's education as well as social skills. We strive to incorporate programs that will assist your child's positive growth, both now and for their future.

ACADEMIC OPPORTUNITIES

GATE (Gifted and Talented Education) - The District is committed to enhancing the intellectual development of our students by providing opportunities for increased student learning. In addition to extension opportunities within the general education classroom, GATE students as Heritage participate in dedicated extra curricular lessons and activities on an almost weekly basis. Click here to learn more about our District's GATE structure.

DLIP (Dual Language Immersion Program) - Heritage School offers a Dual Language Immersion Program for grades K-6th. The goal of our program is to develop Bilingualism and Biliteracy. Students acquire high levels of English and Spanish language proficiency while meeting academic content standards in both languages. Students develop understanding and appreciation of other cultures in our society.
The Model: Our DLIP is a 90/10 model K-6th that is aligned to successful research studied instructional models. Additional information is available here.

Makerspace - Heritage is proud to offer a Makerspace! This classroom has been converted into a collaborative space for students to invent, learn, and explore. Students walks into the Makerspace and use it as an extension of the learning that has taken place in their classrooms. Currently in our Makerspace we have Osmos, Spheros, Snap Circuit Kits, Legos, a Green screen, and engineer materials. With these materials, students are learning the foundational skills for coding, engineering, and audio visual arts. Students are challenged to use their knowledge of societal problems to develop innovative ways to use technology to create solutions. As we continue to expand our Makerspace, we will continue to give students authentic experiences connecting to the world of work and will continue to develop the skills that will be relevant to careers of the future.

STUDENT LEADERSHIP

Students are given leadership opportunities by participating in the following:

Safety Patrol
Student Council
Morning Broadcast
Peace Patrol
Anchored 4 Life

Classroom and Office volunteers

STUDENT SPORTS

Heritage offers the following after school sports:

Coed Soccer
Boys & Coed Basketball

MILITARY FAMILY LIFE COUNSELING PROGRAM: Vivian Garcia, LMFT| Leidos

I provide non-medical counseling to students/family of ACTIVE DUTY service members. Issues I work with include; school adjustment, deployment and separation, behavioral concerns, coping skills, social skills, communication and many more. All services are private and confidential with exceptions. Myself along with school staff will also be hosting fun activities throughout the year for all military students and their families! Check out our flyer HERE.

AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS

Dynamic After School Hours (DASH) - The City of Chula Vista along with South Bay Family YMCA conduct the DASH (Dynamic After School Hours) Program here at Heritage. This free program provides structured after school activities, including sports clinics, arts and crafts, cooperative games, and traditional playground games for 1st-6th grade students.

Please remember that DASH is not a daycare and children may sign themselves in and out. Registration for DASH must be submitted by parents. Enrollment is determined by a lottery draw. Students must be picked up promptly after DASH is over.

Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 2:15pm - 4:15pm (2 hour block)
Friday & Modified Days: 12:45 - 3:45 (3 hour block)

Chula Vista YMCA - The South Bay Family YMCA provides on-site childcare before and after school. The YMCA staff have all received background clearance checks and are trained in First Aid/CPR. The YMCA offers quality childcare at competitive rates and can provide financial assistance in a variety of ways.

For more information contact:
South Bay Family YMCA
1201 Paseo Magada
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 421-8805

Hours: All days: 6:00am - 6:30pm

Fair Winds Family Resource Center - The Fair Winds Family Resource Center provides free child and family services.
For more information contact:
Fair Winds Family Resource Center
1450 Loma Lane Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 420-0468

Community Phone Numbers

BREAKFAST & LUNCH PROGRAMS

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

The cafeteria is open on all school days, including minimum days. Breakfast is offered in the cafeteria each morning starting at 7:05 AM. Each student is issued a meal card that will be debited each time the child eats breakfast or lunch. Students who use their cards will receive lunch, even if their lunch accounts have a negative balance and parents are responsible for the cost. Prepayments for at least 5 meals are encouraged. Payments may be made in the cafeteria, in the school office, or online (see below in Online Services). Checks should be made payable to Cafeteria account, CVESD. Parents and family members are welcome to come and buy lunch to share a special day with your child.

Any questions or comments about the program please call Child Nutrition Services, Monday - Friday, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM at 425-9600, extension 1400.

Eligible students may receive free or reduced meals at no cost for lunch and free or reduced meals at no cost for breakfast based on income and household size. To decrease the economic burden of those families that qualify for the reduced price meals, our District is choosing to pick up the cost of all meals. If you think you may qualify, please see below:

Apply for the Free / Reduced Meal Program - Applications for this program are available in the school office or online by clicking here.

• Families must reapply for the Free/Reduced Meal Program each year. If you do not reapply, your child will revert to full pay status and will be charged for all meals eaten since the first day of school
• New families who apply must pay for all meals eaten until approval is received
• If you have any questions regarding whether or not your application has been approved, please call Child Nutrition Services: (619) 425-9600, ext. 1400

Online Services Available

All District parents may now conveniently make payments using a credit card by accessing the School Cafe website (https://www.schoolcafe.com/) and creating an account. You will need your child's 6 digit district student number which you can find by looking on your child's report card, or by calling the school office. Online services available include:

• View your child's up-to-date cafeteria account balances & purchase activity
• Make payments on-line anytime, anywhere
• Manage your child's cafeteria expenses
• Set up hassle-free automatic monthly payments to replenish your child's cafeteria account
• View & print payment history
• Highly secure on-line transactions