Blue Zones Project Approved™
Schools
A community’s schools can shape healthy habits for life. Physical activity and stretch breaks during the school day can improve grades, increase concentration, and raise math, reading, and writing test scores. The schools listed below have passed our test with flying colors—and are Blue Zones Project Approved.
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Monte Bella Elementary
Salinas, CA, 93905
Monte Bella's dedicated teachers are committed to teaching your children and helping them reach proficiency of the challenging but attainable Common Core State Standards.
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Monte Vista
Monterey, CA, 93940
Perched in Monterey, Monte Vista is a TK-8 school in MPUSD that prioritizes the health and wellbeing of their students.
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Monterey Park Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93901
The Mission of Monterey Park School is to provide a safe, nurturing environment in which all students learn in a 21st Century Classroom, the Common Core State Standards and demonstrate appropriate behavior to become critical, creative thinkers and independent problem-solvers in a diverse society.
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Natividad Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93906
We would like to welcome you to Natividad Elementary. They are excited to have your child(ren) there and they will do their absolute best in providing the best educational experience possible. Now that they are back in the classroom, they must always remember that everyone must be Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn.
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North Monterey County High School
Castroville, CA, 95012
Mission Statement North Monterey County High School is committed to excellence: a community school dedicated to preparing students, academically, physically, and socially, to make a difference in a changing world. Vision Statement Condors are inspired, purposeful and prepared for graduation and beyond, soaring toward excellence.
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North Monterey County Middle School
Castroville, CA, 95012
Our Mission North Monterey County Middle School’s mission is to provide a safe learning environment where staff, students, parents, and the community accept the responsibilities of preparing, empowering, and inspiring all students to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes necessary to become creative problem solvers, to achieve personal success, and to contribute responsibly to our diverse and dynamic world. North Monterey County Middle School’s environment of trust and mutual respect for all people reflects our belief that all students can learn.
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Oak Avenue Elementary School
Greenfield, CA, 93927
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Oasis Charter School
Salinas, CA, 93907
Oasis' focus is on each student's educational development over time. They feature small, multi-age classes and provide experiences for students in the areas of social studies, science, art, music, and drama as well as math and reading. Oasis is an active community of 250 students that invites participation from each student and their family.
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Ord Terrace Elementary
Seaside, CA, 93955
At Ord Terrace Elementary School, we provide a positive learning environment, establish high expectations, and work collaboratively with each other, families, and the community to ensure all students achieve academic success and demonstrate social responsibility. En Ord Terrace, ofrecemos un ambiente de aprendizaje positivo, establecen altas expectativas, y trabajar en colaboración con los demás, la familia y la comunidad para garantizar que todos los estudiantes logren éxito académico y demostrar una responsabilidad social.
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Portola Butler/Pinnacle Coastal High School
King City, CA, 93930
Vision: Portola-Butler Continuation High School will provide a positive learning environment in order to meet student needs with high expectations for high school graduation. Mission: The mission of Portola-Butler Continuation High School is to provide a safe, challenging environment where students become a community of learners who develop knowledge, confidence, and independence to realize their academic and creative potential, develop respect and tolerance for others, and become involved and responsible citizens.
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Prunedale Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93907
The staff, parents, and students of Prunedale School are committed to the philosopy that all children can learn and succeed. We provide a well-balanced, dynamic and quality education for our students in preparation for the 21st century and to become college and career ready. Our staff is dedicated to high academic standards, instilling the enjoyment of life-long learning and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. We believe that good discipline provides a climate that promotes a pattern of positive student behavior in school as well as in the individual classrooms.
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Sacred Heart School
Salinas, CA, 93901
Sacred Heart School, a ministry of Sacred Heart Parish, unites with families to instill a lifelong commitment to Catholic Values in a safe and nurturing environment. They are committed to 21st Century learning focused on collaboration, communication, creativity, and critical thinking.
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San Benancio Middle School
Salinas, CA, 93908
San Benancio Middle School offers a rich array of programs, challenging and engaging instruction, and extracurricular activities, all of which encourage students to learn to reach their potential, whether it is through academics, sports, arts, music, or leadership. The school has a long and proud history of academic achievement, thanks to an experienced and dedicated teaching staff and a curriculum that aligns with the State’s Standards in all the content areas. Students attending San Benancio experience challenging instruction that prepares them well for their high school experience. Graduates of San Benancio are academically successful and are often the student leaders in their high schools, whether in public or private settings. Students at the school perform exceptionally well on state tests and successfully compete in county academic competitions, such as the Spelling Bee and Math Counts. In addition to academics, students may participate in several instrumental groups, in performance and visual arts, the school’s yearbook, team sports, and community service activities.
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San Vicente Elementary School
Soledad, CA, 93960
Soledad USD delivers an exceptional educational experience for our students, who have access to a wide variety of opportunities that prepare them for success in college, in their careers, and as global citizens. We ensure a culture of excellence for every student. Our curriculum and instruction actively engages students in the classroom, inspiring them to be inquisitive learners and effective collaborators, creators, and critical thinkers.
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Santa Catalina Upper School
Monterey, CA, 93940
An exemplary all-girls boarding and day school in Monterey, California, for students in grades 9-12.
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Sherwood Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
Sherwood School is a professional learning community that holds student achievement as its primary focus. Our vision is that through shared accountability for all of our students throughout the school, a strong core instructional program, research validated intervention programs, and a well-developed program improvement process we will become an exemplary school in serving our student population and community. The mission of Sherwood School is to "Inspire and Support Student Growth and Learning."
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Soledad High School
Soledad, CA, 93960
Mission Statement: Developing Confident, Competent, Compassionate Learners Vision Statement: To be the highest rated secondary institution in Monterey County.
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Toro Park School
Salinas, CA, 93908
Toro Park Elementary School focuses on the unique social, emotional, and academic needs of students in grades TK-3. The curriculum at each grade level includes reading, spelling, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, health, physical education, art, music, and drama. The specific instruction at each level is based on the State Standards for that grade. Teachers plan learning activities that build on the interests and extend the skills of young learners. They use a variety of materials and creative teaching strategies to motivate the students and to make learning fun and challenging. Field trips, guest speakers, and special assemblies are curriculum-related and help connect concepts learned in school to life outside the classroom.
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University Park Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93901
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Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
At Virginia Rocca Barton Elementary School, in partnership with all learning community members, we will provide a high quality, comprehensive, and meaningful instruction for all students. We will support each student to reach their full potential and chosen educational goals.
