Vista Del Rio Jr./Sr. High School was founded as a non-profit, non-public school in 1999 to educate students of licensed care institutions and other education agencies. Today Vista Del Rio includes private education and special education day services. It is the philosophy of Vista Del Rio that every staff member, teacher, and administrator promotes the education needs of our students in a caring environment. Each staff member seeks the opportunity to inspire, guide, and direct youth and to provide role models for the future as students mature mentally and physically.

We strive to provide a supportive environment that emphasizes core values, self-accountability and shared responsibility. We believe that every child is educable and that every child can experience success if given the opportunity in a positive environment that builds upon each child’s strengths.

We believe that school, the arena of education, is much more than reading, writing and arithmetic. It is a place for social interaction, for friendships and for learning the boundaries of positive and acceptable behavior.

It is the Vista Del Rio philosophy to constantly expand the horizons of the organization and to provide more and better programs that will empower its students to experience the success that will enable them to become productive adults, useful to themselves, their families and their communities.

The mission of Vista Del Rio Jr./Sr. High School and Advanced Education Services is to provide each child, family, and adult we serve with quality educational programs so they may be empowered to lead successful and productive lives.

We believe:

1. Every child can learn and should be given that opportunity.

2. All children can put forth their best effort to take full advantage of their opportunities.

3. Progress in education requires mutual respect between students and teachers.

4. Education must be a combined effort on the part of students, teachers, family, and community.

5. Excellence is the only goal for which to strive.

Vista Del Rio is a parent-friendly campus. Parents have several opportunities for involvement including enrollment week and Individualized Education Program meetings. Parents are encouraged to call or visit the campus to discuss their child’s academic and social goals with the principal and staff. Vista Del Rio takes pride in its "open door" policy.

As the student population continues to change, Vista Del Rio continues its efforts to address the parents in their native languages. All school wide information is sent in their respective language, when necessary. Every effort is made to have a staff translator when conducting parent conferences, when enrolling new students, and when making phone contacts with parents. This effort has met with great success.

Parents receive information about all school programs and services. Twice per year, Vista Del Rio has a one-day career fair, which involves speakers from a variety of businesses and colleges who come to our campus to make classroom presentations and provide informational talks in our cafeteria.

Businesses, through partnerships with our school, enhance and support educational opportunities for our students. Cooperative programs which meet the goals and objectives of the instructional program are encouraged.

As with other school personnel, volunteers must meet certain qualifications and accept certain responsibilities that include a genuine interest in helping students, a warm and friendly attitude, an ability to work with others in the school, an acceptance of individual differences in students, and an appreciation for all racial and ethnic groups.

Clearly defined standards of conduct are issued to students at the entry of all new students upon enrollment.

Vista Del Rio’s Leadership Committee has high academic and behavioral expectations. Classroom disruptions are not tolerated. Every student is expected to come to school prepared to learn as well as to have all homework assignments completed.

Vista Del Rio promotes a positive learning environment with many school incentives. The Academic Student of the Month luncheon, Principal Honor Roll luncheon; additionally, students demonstrating behavior well above average earn school supplies ( e.g. pencils and notebooks).

At the completion of each term, students are recognized for academic, athletic and behavior achievements.

All students are provided a student planner, which contains graduation requirements, school policies and other school related information.

Over the past three years we have experienced not one single suspension or expulsion. Vista Del Rio believes that the classroom is a very special place. That's why all of the teachers, instructional paraprofessionals, administrators, and staff members support the special learning needs of each student in a caring and respectful environment. Staff members are always creating opportunities to inspire, guide, and motivate each student to do their best. In addition, the staff acts as role models for each and every student, helping them to mature mentally and physically.

At Vista Del Rio, we create a learning environment that is extremely supportive of each student's needs and achievements. By providing a supportive and positive environment that emphasizes core values, self-accountability, and shared responsibility, we believe that every child can be educated and that every child can be provided with the opportunity to live a successful life and achieve their dreams.

AES- Vista Del Rio Jr./Sr. High School’s school grounds, buildings, and restrooms are maintained in accordance with the highest standards established by Advanced Education Services and are inspected daily to ensure those high standards are maintained. On-site maintenance personnel and daily custodial service ensure the safety, cleanliness, and adequacy of school facilities. School safety programs for all staff, documented safety inspections, safety meetings, contracted fire equipment maintenance service, a fire warning system, announced and unannounced fire and earthquake drills, and local fire authority inspections all ensure a safe and clean school facility.

Vista Del Rio moved into its present location in May of 2001. The school has over 25 computers and five interactive "Smart Boards" that are used for instructionally allotted purposes. Every classroom has internet access via a state of the art high speed internet communication line. Our singular building meets handicap regulations. We are also in compliance with state earthquake standards. The hard work of our maintenance staff has kept our facility in excellent condition.