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From 2000 to 2025 - Celebrating 25 Years of Love!

Welcome to the 2025–2026 school year at King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools! This school year is especially meaningful for our community, as we proudly celebrate 25 years of serving students and families in the heart of San Diego. What began in the year 2000 with just 75 students at the Academy of Excellence has grown into a thriving network of about 1,200 students across three beautiful school campuses, all rooted in the neighborhood that gave rise to our mission. Over the years, we’ve added schools, moved locations, and updated our logos—but one thing that has never changed is our deep love for the students and families we serve.
 
It feels especially fitting that our 25th anniversary comes at a time of such exciting transformation. This year:
 
-Our Blue School campus becomes home to TK–8 students for the first time, bringing new energy and joy to this vibrant space we now call Community Academy.
 
-Our TK–8 students at Excellence now step into a brand new school building in Barrio Logan, a true home for learning and community.
 
-And our high school students have been welcomed home to a beautiful new campus at 500 30th Street, a place designed to inspire and empower the leaders of tomorrow.
 
Our commitment to academic excellence and community empowerment remains strong. Our Dual Language Program continues to grow and thrive, fostering bilingualism, biliteracy, and cross-cultural understanding. We’re proud to share that many of our Class of 2025 graduates earned the California State Seal of Biliteracy, and an incredible 96% of our graduates are now attending college or career training programs.
 
We are endlessly grateful for the love, trust, and partnership of the community that has been the heart of our mission for 25 years. Here’s to a year full of learning, growth, and celebration—25 years strong and just getting started!
 
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  • 92% Attendance Rate
  • 100% Schools that Implement Dynamic Mindfulness and Embedded Mental Health Supports
  • 50+ Partners that Support our Community Schools Model
  • 1,415 Hours of Free Expanded Learning Opportunities Per Year (before/after school & during breaks)
  • 100% Students who Participate in the Dual Language Program or Foreign Language Program
High school seniors at graduation wearing caps and gowns

Our Dual Language Approach

Unlocking the Power of Bilingualism at King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools
 
Learning multiple languages isn’t just a skill—it’s a gateway to sharper memory, stronger focus, better problem-solving, and enhanced multitasking. Beyond academics, it fosters empathy, cultural appreciation, and confidence, preparing our students to thrive in an interconnected world.
 
That’s why, since 2019, King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools has proudly offered our Dual Language Program. All TK-5th grade students at Community Academy and all TK-4th grade students at Academy of Excellence spend half their day immersed in Spanish and the other half in English, developing fluency in listening, speaking, reading, and writing in both languages. The Dual Language Program will expand to 5th graders at Academy of Excellence during the 2026-2027 school year. All middle school and high school students continue their language journey with dedicated Spanish classes. Teachers tailor instruction to each student’s pace, ensuring everyone grasps concepts fully and progresses confidently. We also provide extra support for students whose first language isn’t English, helping them achieve proficiency and earn ELPAC Reclassification.
 
Our ultimate goal? For every student to graduate with the California State Seal of Biliteracy—an achievement that opens doors to colleges and careers, celebrating their hard-earned bilingual skills.
 
Frequently Asked Questions
 
Will learning two languages confuse my child or slow down their academic progress?
Absolutely not! Research shows that learning in two languages does not confuse students or hold back their academic growth. In fact, it often enhances cognitive skills and learning overall.
 
What if no one at home speaks Spanish—will that be a problem?
Not at all! It’s important to support your child’s language development in the language spoken at home. Studies show that strong skills in a child’s first language actually help them learn additional languages more easily.
 
How long does it take for a child to become fluent in a second language?
Becoming fluent usually takes between 5 and 10 years, depending on exposure and practice, but every child’s journey is unique.
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96% of Seniors Commit to College or Career Training

The Class of 2025 has impressive post-secondary plans for the fall! From local community colleges and trade schools to universities such as University of California, California State University, and San Diego State University, we can’t wait to see what our students accomplish next.
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