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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Alisal Virtual Academy
Salinas, CA, 93905
The Alisal Virtual Academy is an “Alternative School of Choice” and opened during the 2022-23 school year. It is open to any Kindergarten through 6th grade students in the Alisal Union School District AND Monterey County. A V A is very different from Remote Instruction. For starters, A V A has a physical presence, so when you need to come talk to a teacher or administrator, you have a place to go. Imagine a virtual school but you still have in-person connections to the educators in your child’s life. A V A students get new equipment, including larger Chromebooks to make the teaching & learning more interactive. Also, to make online learning as engaging as possible, we have a more hands-on approach to learning through the Experiential Learning model.
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All Saints Day School
Carmel, CA, 93923
Welcome to All Saints Day School, where children in Preschool through Grade 8 joyfully and spiritually bring our school’s mission to life. Situated in the Monterey Peninsula’s Carmel Valley, on the doorstep of the Santa Lucia mountains and with the Carmel River flowing through our backyard, we are incredibly fortunate to call this place home. Guided by a caring and deeply committed faculty and staff, All Saints prepares children for lives of learning and service. Throughout our school’s halls and playing fields, an unmistakable sense of joy abounds. This school community is alive with a thirst for knowledge and connection, where all are encouraged to find meaning in their lives, explore their own sense of spirituality, and grow a deeper understanding of the world beyond our walls.
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Arroyo Seco Academy
Greenfield, CA, 93927
Arroyo Seco Academy's mission is to promote all students with high levels of academic and personal achievement through a collaborative system of support, guided by passionate, dedicated staff in a safe, nurturing, and culturally responsive environment that fully prepares students for future college and career success.
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Bardin Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
As Bardin Chieftains, their students are expected to be initiators of peace and always do their "personal best" in all aspects of school life. They strongly believe that all children can learn and thrive given a nurturing, enriched environment where they know they belong. At Bardin, they work to provide a 21st century diverse instructional program designed to prepare our students for success in middle school and beyond!
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Bay View Academy - Lower Campus
MONTEREY, CA, 93940
Bay View Academy builds strong, collaborative relationships to fuel a diverse, inclusive community committed to lifelong learning.
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Bay View Academy - Upper School
Monterey, CA, 93940
Bay View Academy (BVA) Upper School is a public, independent 5-8 charter school, free and open to all students. BVA was initially authorized by the Monterey County Office of Education in 2011. Founded on the core principles of community, innovation, and a passion for learning, BVA offers a broad academic program using thematic-based instruction.
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Boronda Meadows Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93907
"Boronda Meadows Elementary School, in partnership with our school community, will provide all students with quality instruction and multiple learning experiences in a safe and nurturing environment, to foster future-ready learners and responsible citizens”. Every morning, our staff and students recite our Hawk Pledge "I Boronda Meadows student, choose to be responsible, make good choices, and solve problems, I choose to be a positive member in our school community".
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Castroville Elementary School
Castroville, CA, 95012
Our mission is to prepare our students to be successful, lifelong learners who are caring, productive citizens in our community and world.
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Central Bay High School
Salinas, CA, 93907
Our Mission at Central Bay High School is to provide a comfortable and safe environment that provides support services and course work for our students in order for them to graduate from high school and acquire the confidence and skills necessary for their futures as productive citizens, employees, and parents.
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Central Coast High School
Seaside, CA, 93955
Vision Statement Where your past will not define your FUTURE Mission Statement The mission of Central Coast High School is to provide a student-centered environment that empowers students to develop their potential, achieve a high school diploma, and become college and career ready. School History The creation of Central Coast High School was a direct result of the base closure of Fort Ord, which began in 1992. As student population dwindled, the decision was made to combine the existing continuation high schools, Marina La Via and Cypress. The staff was combined and Central Coast High School and it opened its door for the first time in 1992 at a location in Marina. CCHS was moved to the Marshall West / Stillwell site in 2006. In 2010, Central Coast High School was moved to its current location on the Hayes Campus to establish an Educational Options Center to include the Continuation High School, Community Day School, Independent Study program, Home & Hospital and Adult Education Central Coast is located in the City of Seaside, a diverse and growing city located between Marina and Monterey, California. The school is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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Cesar Chavez Elementary
Greenfield, CA, 93927
Cesar Chavez provides rigorous instruction and creative opportunities for all students. They strive to build critical and creative thinkers who are inquisitive communicators and lifelong learners that have everything it takes to be successful in life. This goal can best be achieved through collaboration with all stakeholders.
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Creekside Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93906
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Del Rey Elementary School
KING CITY, CA, 93930
Welcome to Del Rey School! We are a TK-5 grade elementary school in the King City Union School District. We have approximately 650 students in attendance. Our fantastic staff are excited to start a new school year. Success for all will take teamwork from parents, students and staff. We all want to work together to do what is best for children as they learn and grow. We have many opportunities for parents to participate and work with us. We welcome parent volunteers in the classrooms and have active parental involvement committees such as our ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee), School Site Council and PTO (Parent, Teacher Organization). Del Rey Dolphins follow three core values: Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. These values are reflective in everything we do.
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Dr Oscar F Loya Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
Dr. Oscar Loya Elementary School promotes a positive learning environment and work diligently to prepare their students to become socially responsible, accomplish short and long-term goals, and strive for higher learning.
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Dr. Martin Luther King Junior School of the Arts
Seaside, CA, 93955
At MLK SOA, we believe that families and staff partner together to validate and affirm the identities of our students and build a bridge to a rigorous learning environment full of love and supported by the arts. As we work together to empower our students to be independent, creative thinkers, we strive to provide opportunities to grow personally, academically, and socially. Our commitment to our community centers on all of our responsibility to positively engage students locally and globally so that authentic learning sets the foundation for students’ academic and career success. We offer opportunities through our arts partners on campus (Palenke Arts and the Weston Collective), events for the community (e.g., Latin Art Night, concerts, “Love Our Central Coast”), and unique offerings (e.g., electives for 5th and 6th grades students, classes with professional musicians). Like our co-principal model, we strive to build a school in which all individuals are powerful, influential contributors to our familia.
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Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula
Seaside, CA, 93955
Dual Language Academy of the Monterey Peninsula went above and beyond to prioritize student wellness. The school bell schedule is strategically designed for students to play before they eat. This gives students the time to finish their food and connect with their peers. They continue to work on beautifying their school garden. Also, they work to provide wellness resources to the students/ families they serve.
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Echo Valley Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93907
Echo Valley Elementary School will be an exemplary learning community that supports the whole student as they strive toward innovation and continual improvement.
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Elkhorn Elementary School
Castroville, CA, 95012
Elkhorn Elementary's Vision for Learning is that our school is a safe, supportive, and innovative school community for ALL, where the possibilities are unlimited. Elkhorn School is a team of dedicated students, parents, staff and community members who share a collective responsibility to create a learning environment in which all students grow and succeed.
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Fairview Middle School
Gonzales, CA, 93926
The students of Gonzales Unified School District are the most precious resource of our community. We believe, that by building strong relationships among all stakeholders, providing relevant 21st century learning, and fostering a nurturing school climate, ALL of our students will succeed and thrive.
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Frank Ledesma Elementary School
Soledad, CA, 93960
The Soledad Unified School District will empower every student to achieve rigorous goals and thrive as life-long, resilient learners who will become responsible, contributing citizens, prepared to lead in a culturally diverse and global society.
