Education used to mean reading, writing, and resigning yourself to those long morning drives to school. Happily, we've graduated from that line of thinking. Purposefully designed to make school both walkable and easily accessible, Tesoro Viejo's on-site Hillside Elementary school brings you and your student closer to the education you both deserve.
Serving nearly 1,500 students in Eastern Madera County, Chawanakee Unified prides themselves on a rigorous educational program in a small learning environment. This award-winning school district has been recognized by the California School Board Association as a Golden Bell Award Winner for Excellence, and its schools have earned numerous academic and athletic distinctions.
Education is a key component at Tesoro Viejo. Chawanakee Unified’s on-site Hillside Elementary School serves students in transitional kindergarten (TK) through to the 8th grade. It is a true neighborhood school, conveniently located making it easy for your children to walk or bike to school. The school is staffed with dedicated teachers and staff who are passionate about education. Hillside Elementary is committed to delivering an innovative educational program that prepares students for success in college and career.
Hillside Elementary Middle School Model
(Grades 6-8)
To create a more rigorous and engaging experience, students at Hillside Elementary in grades 6-8 rotate through multiple teachers and follow a block schedule for their Core subjects. In addition, all students have a variety of electives offered that enrich their learning experience and allow them to explore personal interests including STEM, Media Production, a variety of Music options, and Athletic PE or Fitness PE.
Minarets High School is an award-winning, Apple Distinguished Campus, known for academic achievement, and a launching pad into top-tier colleges and universities.
Students have the unique chance to pursue college courses towards earning their Associates Arts Degree at the same time as their high school diploma. Most dual enrollment courses are in person classes, at Minarets High School, taught by Minarets teachers, under contract with the community colleges!
Course and extracurricular offerings at Minarets High allow students to explore college and career options while taking advantage of a full range of extracurricular opportunities. This is a unique combination for a small school setting. Dual enrollment, Career Tech Education pathways, including Media, Ag, and Art; Future Farmers of America (FFA), sports, and Band/Showband, give students a variety of opportunities to explore and engage in high school, while taking advantage of a small school setting and low class sizes.
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