MISSION STATEMENT
We assure well-rounded learning experiences, which prepare our students for success in college and career. We engage, inspire, and challenge all of our students to become productive citizens, ethical leaders, and positive contributors to our community, country, and a global society.
VISION STATEMENT
Happy kids, Engaged in healthy relationships, on a Path to gainful employment to make Cajon Valley the best place to live, work, play and raise a family.
DISTRICT DEMOGRAPHICS
| District/School | Grade Span | # of Schools | Type | School Size | District Size | County | Geo Lead |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cajon Valley Union School District Anza Elementary | K-8 K-5 | 30 | Suburban | 549 | 17,468 | San Diego | Riverside/ San Diego |
County: San Diego
Grades Served: K-8
Number of Schools: 30
- African American – 6.2%
- American Indian – 0.2%
- Asian – 3.6%
- Filipino – 0.4%
- Hispanic – 37.8%
- Pacific Islander – 0.8%
- White – 43.8%
- Two or More Races – 2.6%
Cajon Valley USD's Community Engagement Problem of Practice
EQUITY CONCERN
• Engagement of refugee families (from Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria)
STRATEGY
• Parent Teacher Teams; Positive Home visits
PARTNER
• Grossmont College, Career Services
Voices from the Field
Steven Sterling Mitchell
Steven Sterling Mitchell, Assistant Director of Community Engagement in the California System of Support at the California Collaborative for Educational Excellence, introduces four videos featuring “Voices from the Field” of the Cajon Valley Union School District, a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative (CEI). This video provides an overview of the district’s CEI journey as told through the stories of an Afghan American Family, a Community Liaison, the Superintendent, and the School Board President.
Dr. David Miyashiro
In this “Voices from the Field” video, the Superintendent of the Cajon Valley Union School District, Dr. David Miyashiro, describes his district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Tamara Otero
In this “Voices from the Field” video, the Cajon Valley Union School District School Board President, Tamara Otero, describes her district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Fraidoon Hashemi
In this “Voices from the Field” video, Fraidoon Hashemi, Community Liaison in the Cajon Valley Union School District, describes his district’s journey as a Cohort 1 participant in the California Community Engagement Initiative.
Afghan American Family
In this “Voices from the Field” video, members of an Afghan American Family in the Cajon Valley Union School District describe their experiences from when they were stranded in Afghanistan after the US military troops withdrew from the country.