When you join Vista, you are joining a family that cares deeply about meeting each student's academic and socio-emotional learning needs. All Vista Heritage staff are extensively trained in and regularly facilitate Way of Council, which is a practice that promotes empathy and mutual respect through “circle talk” prompts. All Vista Heritage classes practice Way of Council each week. Way of Council is one of the many practices, Vista Heritage uses to educate the whole child.
Vista Heritage teachers utilize research-based best practices to engage all students in an active classroom where students learn through collaboration, cooperation, critical thinking, and creativity. All Vista Heritage teachers are trained in facilitating Kagan Structures, which makes learning an active process. During a Kagan Structure, when a teacher asks the class a question, instead of one student answering the question for the class, students will discuss the question in pairs or small groups in a structured format. In this Kagan classroom, all students are actively engaged in the discussion and learning.
Vista Heritage is also making a shift to educating for global competence. As a partner of the International Studies Schools Network, Vista Heritage Global Academy transforms the school experience through educating kids how to 1) Investigate the world, so students become aware and curious about how the World works, 2) Recognize and weigh different perspectives, especially those other than their own, 3) Communicate their ideas in a clear and effective manner, both verbally and non-verbally to various authentic audiences, and 4) Equip them with the skills and confidence to take action and make a difference in their community or do their part in changing the World.
Vista Heritage has a 1-to-1 Chromebook program that prepares students for success in a 21st century learning environment. Technology integration and innovation is a hallmark at Vista Heritage. In addition to the 1-to-1 Chromebook program, Vista Heritage offers students modern technology skills, including coding, cyber security, 3D animation, and 3-D digital art using virtual reality through its elective classes, enrichment classes, and after school clubs. Furthermore, Vista Heritage is committed to high quality teaching and learning through technology integration, evidenced by 75% of the teaching staff being Google Certified educators.
Vista is also excited to announce the opening of its new elementary school, Vista Condor Global Academy. Vista Condor Global Academy will open this August and is currently accepting applications. Vista Condor will open on the same site as Vista Heritage, will serve grades K-5 and be a direct feeder to Vista Heritage Global Academy.
Vista is also eagerly anticipating the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art building in August 2019. This 96,000 square foot facility will provide Vista students, staff, and families with an educational environment conducive to learning and innovation that will greatly prepare all studnts to be college and career ready as well as globally competent.
At Vista, we transform the learning experience, as students are prepared for “Success for Today, Preparation for Tomorrow, and Learning for a Lifetime.”
