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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International School of Monterey
Seaside, CA, 93955
In 1998, a small group of educators and parents began collaborating to create the International School of Monterey to bring worldclass international education to a public school setting; integrate best practices, established standards, and international curriculum; maintain a multicultural environment that advances understanding and respect for all; and promote strong partnerships among school, home, and community. Now in our twenty fourth year of operation as an elementary charter school, ISM has grown from that founding purpose to become a flagship of outstanding K-8 education as Monterey County's first IB World School. From our home on the Manzanita School site in Seaside, we serve 426 students from our surrounding Monterey County communities. Our board members and employees dedicate themselves to our mission to “educate all children toward becoming conscientious, compassionate, and responsible citizens of the world.”
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Ione Olson Elementary School
Marina, CA, 93933
Ione Olson Elementary School is a part of the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District Way! Every person matters. Each day counts. Learn something new every day. Improve with purpose. We're better together.
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JACK FRANSCIONI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Soledad, CA, 93960
The unique identity to which our organization aspires, its specific purpose, and the means by which it will achieve its purpose. Every member of the Soledad Unified School District team actively works to create the conditions for student success and contribute to a positive learning environment. We commit everyday to nurturing the unique skills and abilities of every student and we work as a collaborative team within each school site and our greater learning community to achieve our vision.
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Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93905
We at Jesse G. Sánchez Elementary School believe all children deserve a safe, positive learning environment where they are challenged, supported, and valued for their individuality, language and culture, so they become life-long learners, and positive contributors to the future. Jesse G. Sánchez School staff sees children for the special gifts they bring to school, their language, their culture, their experiences and their enthusiasm. The staff builds on these strengths to provide all children with a positive learning environment in order to build perseverance in students so they may overcome the negative environmental factors that may thwart success at school and in life. Our staff believes in supporting student learning by growing professionally in research based instructional strategies, and supporting our students' emotional well being. We at Jesse G. Sánchez believe in our Sánchez Hawks!
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John E Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas, CA, 93906
John E. Steinbeck Elementary, "Home of the Ponies," nestled in eastern Salinas, offers Transitional Kinder through 6th grade general and special educational classes. At their school, their children learn how to become a productive 21st Century global citizen and develop to be a lifelong learner.
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Kammann Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93906
Henry F. Kammann School is dedicated to assuring that students are prepared for college and career. They will assure exemplary education for all their students, support growth for their professionals, and foster the educational development of the entire community.
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La Gloria Elementary School
Gonzales, CA, 93926
As the principal representing our distinguished staff, it is our privilege to guide your child on their elementary journey at La Gloria Elementary School. Our mission is to empower all students through academic excellence in becoming globally conscious citizens who shape our world by making positive, innovative, and responsible choices. Our TK – 5th grade school consists of 850 scholars who strive each day to do their best and make our world a better place.
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Loma Vista Elementary School
Salinas, CA, 93906
Loma Vista School prepares students for success in Middle School and beyond. They focus on being a Superstar: Showing respect, Taking responsibility, Arriving on time and Remembering to be safe. They hope to start their students down the path toward being positive community members and role models for others around them.
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Los Arboles Middle School
Marina, CA, 93933
Los Arboles Middle School is located in Marina, California and is one of three sixth through eighth grade middle schools in the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District. Nestled among the trees, our school offers many opportunities for scholars, families and residents to gather together as a community. We are proud of our diverse population and community, which is celebrated and honored throughout our campus.
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Los Padres School
SALINAS, CA, 93905
Los Padres Elementary teachers, staff, in partnership with parents and community, will establish a nurturing environment to prepare and motivate all students to achieve academic excellence. All students will be provided with quality instruction and the academic, social and personal skills necessary for success to become life long learners in moving towards college and career readiness in the 21st century.
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Main Street Middle School
Greenfield, CA, 93927
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Marina High School
Marina, CA, 93933
Marina High School, established in 2006, is a secondary school located in Marina, California. Our mascot is the Mariner, which was created by alumni Emilio F. Garcia from class of 2009. The school colors are navy blue and gold. The trident was created by alumni Jonathan Rodriguez from class of 2013. In 2011, Marina was recognized as one of the top 100 communities for young people in the nation. The student body is comprised of approximately six hundred students and is a reflection of the regions diversity of languages, ethnicity, nationalities and cultures.
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Marina Vista Elementary Arts Academy
Marina, CA, 93933
Through dynamic, engaging learning experiences and collaborative partnerships within our diverse coastal community, the Monterey Peninsula Unified School District ensures that each student will attain the intellectual, social, and personal knowledge to passionately seek the challenges of the future.
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Martin Luther King Jr Academy
Salilnas, CA, 93905
Here at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Academy, (MLK) academy, they emphasize academic and social success for all students.
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Mary Chapa Academy
GREENFIELD, CA, 93927
At Mary Chapa Academy, they believe EVERY student will succeed through artistic expression, creativity, and critical thinking. EVERY student will be prepared for success in college, career, and community.
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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.