Sisk School

Founded in 1948, Salida Elementary School, located in Salida, Calif., enrolls more than 450 students in kindergarten through grade five. It offers academic programs in language arts, science, social studies and mathematics. The school additionally conducts art, music, foreign language and physical education classes. Salida Elementary School offers an accelerated reader program that encourages students to read more books. It has a staff-parent association that raises funds to support library programs and special events at the school. The school is a part of the Salida Union School District, which governs other elementary, middle and high schools. The district offers Head Start, which is a federally funded preschool program for low-income families. In addition, it offers a home-based program that sends educators into homes to work with children and parents together.

Salida Middle School is a public, coeducational school that serves more than 1,000 students in grades six through eight and offers a wide variety of academic and extracurricular activities. The middle school s academic curriculum includes English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, foreign languages, and health and physical education. The school s library has various computer stations and offers a variety of reading, reference and research materials. Its student store provides various products, such as pens, pencils, T-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, tickets and papers. The middle school provides a variety of athletic activities, including football, volleyball, soccer, basketball, wrestling, softball and track. Located in Salida, Calif., the middle school is operated by the Salida Union Elementary School District.