Trinity Christian School is a religious school and education program located on Kenwood Drive in Spring Valley. The location offers an academically enriching and welcoming environment for students along with programs for children in grades Preschool through eight. Some lessons and activities include age appropriate subjects, Math, Science, Reading, History, English, Language, Social Studies, Physical Education and much more.
It has many extracurriculars and clubs, including Music, Drama, Technology Club and Photography. The preschool is fully accredited preschool with the Association of Christian Schools International and offers five day, three day and two day programs. Check the main website for details on programs or special events or for information on enrollment.
Established in 1962, Highlands Elementary School is appropriately named, as it lies near the top of a large hill in the Casa de Oro community. Three years ago, the school took in one-third of the students at the former Spring Valley Elementary School. Led by Principal Eileen Cotter, the students are encouraged to be children of great learning, but greater character. The school often partners with businesses in the community to help the less fortunate, and they throw seasonal events that are fun for students and parents alike, including a fall festival, a winter celebration, and a mother-son/father-daughter dance in the spring. A Title 1 school, Highlands was recently re-landscaped and serves as a model school for the district in terms of landscaping.
A California Distinguished School, Rancho Elementary is committed to a high level of academic success for its students, and had an API score of 834, one of the highest in the District. Under the leadership of Principal Wendy Newmark and its faculty, Rancho offers many programs to help enrich children's lives, including Peacebuilders, Peace Patrol peer mediation, and more. 35% of its students body studies ESL.
Established in 1949, Casa de Oro Elementary is one of the oldest schools in the La Mesa - Spring Valley School District. The school offers an environment that stresses achievement, both in and out of the classroom.
Some of the special programs offered at the school include the OASIS reading tudor program, an autism cluster and a Garden Club, of which more than 80 students, teachers and communty volunteers are a part.
A California Distinguished School, Casa de Oro's principal is Lisa Conry, who is in her first year at the school after coming from Fletcher Hills.
