Welcome to SCHS!
Steele Canyon High School opened as a new public high school in August, 2000, with the first class from Steele Canyon graduating in June 2004. In 2007, Steele Canyon High School reopened as a charter school with the new name "Steele Canyon High School, A California Charter School," as an independent 501(c)(3) educational institution. GUHSD retains the authority of serving as the chartering district for Steele Canyon. Located in Spring Valley, SCHS has been serving the communities of El Cajon, Spring Valley, Alpine, La Mesa, Jamul, and San Diego. SCHS provides a comprehensive learning experience that prepares students from diverse backgrounds for success in their academic and personal pursuits.
If we live up to the standard of our mission statement, we will achieve our vision.
Mission Statement
We are...
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A community for all.
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A place of opportunities.
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A foundation for the future.
Vision Statement
Each person...
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Feels safe and welcome.
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Belongs and space to grow.
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Prepares for their next opportunity.
Values
Take care of yourself.
Take care of each other.
Take care of this place.
Expectations
Be prepared.
Be engaged.
Be accountable.
Be appropriate.
Student
Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
A Steele Canyon student will be an Effective Communicator
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Receiving information and constructing meaning through reading, listening, writing, and viewing skills
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Using verbal and non verbal techniques to communicate effectively
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Exchanging and processing information when collaboratingExpressing ideas visually and physically
A Steele Canyon student will be an Adept Learner
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Commanding a core body of knowledge as required by the state academic standards
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Effectively accessing a variety of resources to interpret, synthesize, and analyze information
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Organizing ideas in a logical manner
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Possessing skills to be an independent learner
A Steele Canyon student will be a Complex Thinker and Problem Solver
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Being able to connect, apply, and appraise their learning in terms of educational and personal goals
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Being proficient in mathematical reasoning and numeracy
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Creating and critically analyzing multiple solutions to complex scenarios
A Steele Canyon student will be Technologically Proficient for the 21st Century
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Accessing, evaluating, and applying information from various electronic resources
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Incorporating technological skills into products and presentations
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Enhancing communication of knowledge through appropriate choice of technology
A Steele Canyon student will be a Contributing Member of His/Her Community
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Participating in service to others
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Being exposed to cultural, academic, and linguistic diversity through inclusive education
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Fostering awareness of school core values
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Participating in extra and co-curricular activities
Grade Level Teams
Each Graduating Class has a dedicated staff to assist and guide the students through their high school journey.
Charter Goals
Systems of support for students
We will develop, implement, enhance, and evaluate research based programs and services to meet the academic/social/emotional needs of all students.
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Identify struggling students and enroll them in concurrent support classes.
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Utilize a professional development plan that will provide teachers with education on cutting edge 21st century pedagogical strategies and best practices
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Ensure the master schedule and course offerings meet the needs of all students and are aligned with the mission and vision of the school
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Collect, analyze, and disaggregate data for the purpose of driving schoolwide decisions.
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Implement programs to promote positive behavior
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Teach and model the school mission statement, values, and expectations
Communication
We will utilize and develop systems and structures to increase effective communication amongst all stakeholders.
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Utilize technology resources to regularly communicate school information to parents, students, community and staff.
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Provide professional development for all staff that promotes team building, discourse and cooperation.
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Continue to utilize collaborative subject area and vertical team meetings to create common, innovative, and rigorous curriculum for all students.
Community partnerships and funding
We will establish community partnerships to provide educational and financial opportunities for Steele Canyon students.
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Increase parent participation, community outreach and public relation efforts
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Seek grants that will facilitate funding that meet the diverse needs of all Steele Canyon students.
Academic programs
We will develop, implement, enhance, and evaluate diverse educational programs to develop the whole child through access to rigorous and relevant courses and opportunities aligned with their personal skills, interests, and knowledge for college and career readiness.
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Implement Common Core ELA and/or math teaching standards school-wide.
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Implement a collaborative observation plan to learn best teaching practices from each other and enhance accountability.
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Increase college & career readiness opportunities for all students.
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Continually look to enhance current and establish new Career Technical Education (CTE) Pathways.
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Continue to enhance the Cougar Explorations enrichment program.
Facilities and infrastructure
We will develop a plan to maximize and enhance the use of facilities and actively use technology to develop 21st century skills within a safe and secure digital environment.
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Create a long term technology plan
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Continue to raise money for the purpose of building a stadium on campus.
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Ensure that all facilities provide a safe place for students to learn and staff to work.
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Upgrade our Learning Management System (LMS) to provide students with opportunities for online and blended learning.
CAREERS
Join our Team
We’re excited that you’re interested in becoming part of our dedicated and dynamic staff at Steele Canyon Charter High School! As a public charter school committed to excellence, we’re always looking for passionate, student-focused professionals to join our team. Use the link below to explore current job openings and begin the application process. We look forward to learning more about you and what you can bring to our Cougar community!