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A red trampoline and a wooden activity board are in the foreground, while a blue mat, yellow and red blocks, and a large blue punching bag are in the background.
A modern school building with a large sign reading %22CALIFORNIA AVENUE SCHOOL 215%22 stands under a clear blue sky, with a paved walkway and a metal fence in the foreground.
Children play with toys in a sandbox in the foreground, while a grassy area and building are visible in the background.
A young boy in a teal tank top and black shorts uses a fork to place a red apple slice on a green chart with numbers and colorful fruit stamps, while a woman with blonde hair in a striped dress watches him.
People gather under a covered patio with picnic tables in the foreground, while a school building with a mural of a bear and the words %22CALIFORNIA AVENUE SCHOOL%22 is in the background.
A woman smiles with two young girls in the foreground in a classroom setting.
A teacher plays guitar for a group of young children sitting on the floor in a colorful classroom decorated with educational posters.
Children in the foreground are engaged in a science experiment with red and orange trays, while other children and a classroom setting are visible in the background.
A young girl and a teacher interact with a digital display showing cartoon houses with numbers, while a colorful classroom with alphabet charts and student work fills the background.
A young boy in a striped shirt crouches in the foreground, reaching towards a wall adorned with colorful, glowing hexagonal lights, while a blue-lit sensory table is visible in the background.
Children in festive attire stand in a line in the foreground, facing a large American flag and a decorated wall in the background.
Young children sit at colorful cube-shaped desks with whiteboards in a classroom setting, while adults supervise in the background.
Children in gingerbread costumes stand in a line on a blue carpeted stage decorated with tinsel, with a red and white striped backdrop behind them.
Three smiling women in matching %22CAL AVE CUBS%22 shirts stand in front of a textured wall with a %22CALIFORNIA%22 sign.

California Avenue School

 

Our Mission

Our Mission is to provide a nurturing place where all children are educated in an inclusive & respectful environment, to provide opportunities for each student to become responsibly independent to their greatest extent, and to support each other & our community in the pursuit of lifelong learning.

Trust ~ Respect ~ Collaboration ~ Equity ~ Kindness

Information

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About Us

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Calendar and Bell Schedules

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Employment

Vista Unified is proud to be the largest employer in Vista, California. Do you share our values of Respect, Trust, Collaboration, Equity and Kindness? Join our team and apply on EdJoin!

Frequently Asked Questions

Got questions? Click here to view the answers to our most frequently asked questions. 

Child Nutrition Services and Menus

Child Nutrition Services  (CNS) is powered by our infamous Wavecrest Cafe! Check out their website for menus and more!

Parent Portal

Parent Portal is an important place to connect with your child's school. Update emergency contacts, monitor your child's grades, and view your child's schedule. 

School Board Meetings and Agendas

Click here for board meeting dates, locations, agendas, and board policy docs. 

Enrollment and Transfers

Click here for enrollment information, transfers, magnet applications, and more!

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VUSD at a Glance

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Schools

17,500

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Students

$4 Million +

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Scholarships Awarded Annually

2,003

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Teachers & Staff

100%

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Committed to Student Success

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