Santa Maria, Santa Ynez and Lompoc Valleys
Since its founding in 1979, Dunn Middle School has provided 6th-8th grade students with an education that is challenging, fun, and rewarding during their "vital" years. At DMS we nurture the wonder and excitement of youth to foster the skills and character necessary for success in future academic and creative endeavors. With an average class size of 15, our students can embark upon diverse and substantive learning experiences during these critical and fruitful middle adolescent years.
DMS employs a full range of traditional and progressive teaching strategies where genuine problem solving takes the place of busy work and spoon-feeding. Long and short-term projects, cooperative learning, hands-on activities, and workshop-style learning are emphasized. In history and writer's workshops students learn the crafts of the historian and the writer from the inside out. Through inquiry and lab experiments in science and applied math tasks, students gain a degree of mastery for the discipline of each subject through hard work, trial and error and watchful mentoring.
With over 10 years of classroom experience our teachers bring a passion for learning that burns brightly. Ultimately learning is a personal matter. The superior quality of academics and enrichment at DMS stems directly from the high personal standards and inquiring minds of its teachers. Our unique community of teachers has these essential qualities:
* Effective governance: Our staff meets around one small table to make decisions.
* Academic rigor: Small classes and teacher commitment forge a bold "skills driven" curriculum.
* Extensive Arts and Enrichment: DMS offers arts and enrichment of unrivaled breadth and depth.
* Respect: Students, teachers and parents all know each other well enough expect respect and trust.
* Accountability: Students do not slip through the cracks; they are held accountable for every assignment and for their behavior on a daily basis.
* Parent involvement: Our parents are allies for the common cause of educating their children. They readily communicate their concerns and ideas and participate in the education.
Mission
The Dunn School community educates the whole student to his or her fullest potential in preparation for a life of learning and responsible leadership in society.
Core Values
In the Dunn School community, we as students, teachers, staff, parents, trustees, and friends are committed to understand and to live by the following core values:
* Moral Courage
* Academic Excellence
* Emotional Wellness
* Physical Readiness
* Social Responsibility
Curriculum
At Dunn School everything we do is considered part of our curriculum. As a college preparatory school (6-8 grade day students and 9-12 grade boarding and day students), we offer a broad program of academics, athletics, arts, community service, and outdoor leadership, within a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. The depth and quality of the relationship between students and teachers is central to our process of education. Small class size promotes one-to-one communication and rapport between teacher and student, which best stimulates the desire to learn. Through this one-to-one communication facilitated by our advisor program, our unique personal education program and our nationally recognized Learning Strategies Program, the dedicated Dunn faculty commits to the guidance and support of the personal and academic growth of each individual entrusted to our care.
Our Commitment
Setting apart Dunn School from other educational institutions is our commitment to the total development of our students. Other independent schools may offer more AP courses or put more emphasis on superior athletic teams. At Dunn, we are committed to the principle of helping every student to succeed to accomplish our mission. We back up that commitment with
* Partnership with a trained and dedicated advisor
* Low student-to-faculty ratio and class size
* Protected study time
* Learning strategies support
* Leadership opportunities
Your Commitment
Coming to Dunn School is a big commitment for both the student and the student's family. It is a commitment to the mission and core values of the school; a commitment to being a member of the Dunn community. We commit to this partnership with a complete dedication of our time, talents and resources. We hope that you are able and willing to do the same!
Gymnastics classes for ages one through teen, (Preschool, GymDance, Girls and Boys Competitive Team, Gymfit and Tumbling Only) also summer and holiday camps, field trips, Parent's Nite Out, mini-meets, and performance shows.
Our Hours
Mon-Thurs: 5:00am - 9:00pm
Fri: 5:00am - 8:00pm
Sat: 7:00am - 5:00pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
MEMBERSHIP
People join the YMCA for a wide variety of reasons ranging from fitness needs to social and educational activities to child care. No matter what reason people join, they soon find that they are a part of a valuable community that is continually striving to build strong kids, strong families, and a stronger community. The YMCA is a welcoming community, one that embraces people of all abilities, incomes, races, and religions. We are a haven for many who find themselves caught up in the busy and hectic lifestyle of our modern world. We are a place to nurture ones spirit, mind, and body.
Visit www.ciymca.org or your local CIYMCA Branch for specific membership information:
Santa Barbara Family YMCA
Montecito Family YMCA
Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA - Santa Ynez
Lompoc Family YMCA
Camarillo Family YMCA & Ventura Family YMCA
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Channel Islands YMCA programs and services are available to everyone regardless of ability to pay. details
Mission: The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to men, women and children of all ages, races, religious beliefs, and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind and body
The Santa Maria Valley YMCA is a beautiful, family-oriented destination place for all ages. We are a non-profit and our purpose is to serve our community and offer help with financial assistance to those in need.
This YMCA offers diverse programs such as camp experiences, after school care, 65 different fitness & water aerobics classes, youth and adult arena soccer, a skatepark, a family park, a full sized, outdoor heated pool, sauna and dry steam rooms and an amazing staff of 110 employees who understand and embrace the mission of this YMCA.
If you think you can't afford the Y, we can help you until you can. You can work out anywhere, but you BELONG at the Y!
Beautiful City Parks and a wide variety of Recreational Programs for all ages.
Hours:
Mon - Fri: 5:30am - 9pm
Sat: 7:30am - 5pm
Sun: 12:00pm - 5pm
MEMBERSHIP
People join the YMCA for a wide variety of reasons ranging from fitness needs to social and educational activities to child care. No matter what reason people join, they soon find that they are a part of a valuable community that is continually striving to build strong kids, strong families, and a stronger community. The YMCA is a welcoming community, one that embraces people of all abilities, incomes, races, and religions. We are a haven for many who find themselves caught up in the busy and hectic lifestyle of our modern world. We are a place to nurture ones spirit, mind, and body.
Visit www.ciymca.org or your local CIYMCA Branch for specific membership information:
Santa Barbara Family YMCA
Montecito Family YMCA
Stuart C. Gildred Family YMCA - Santa Ynez
Lompoc Family YMCA
Camarillo Family YMCA & Ventura Family YMCA
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE
Channel Islands YMCA programs and services are available to everyone regardless of ability to pay.
Mission: The Channel Islands YMCA is a charitable organization providing programs based upon Christian principles to men, women and children of all ages, races, religious beliefs, and economic status to develop and enrich the spirit, mind and body
Valley Baby offers age-appropriate weekly classes that incorporate music, yoga, gymnastics, dance, fitness, tumbling, sports, stories, and more. Each class is taught by a highly trained early childhood professional in a fun, warm, and joyful environment. Classes are structured to provide children with an opportunity to grow and develop in the areas of coordination, balance, flexibility, fine and gross motor skills, cooperation, group process, and following instructions. Each Valley Baby class is designed to provide children with the foundation for a lifetime of self-confidence, respect, and esteem.
Our vision at Righetti High School is to provide a safe and engaging learning experience featuring cooperative learning, relevant curriculum, and technological training in order to promote academic achievement, career opportunities and social responsibility.
Located in Santa Maria's residential East side, PVHS is dedicated to delivering advanced instruction with an emphasis on empowering all students with knowledge, skills, and experiences necessary to positively contribute to a diverse and ever-changing society.
The school is distinguished by instructors who provide close support to students as they develop intellectually and personally.
Welcome to the Santa Maria Joint Union High School District, established in 1891 and one of the first high school districts in California. Located in the beautiful coastal community of Santa Maria, the district provides educational opportunities for students in grades 9-12. The district has three comprehensive high schools, one continuation school, and a variety of excellent alternative educational programs.
The district's Mission Statement is, To provide all students with an enriching high school experience that strives to enhance students' natural abilities, to promote the development of new capabilities, and to encourage the lifelong pursuit of wisdom and harmony as productive individuals in the community.
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