Springs Charter Schools - Vista Student Center

History

River Springs Charter School obtained a five-year charter through Riverside County Office of Education (RCOE) in 2007. After the school was given a second five-year term in 2012, and in response to consistent growth, school administrators began to consider expansion by establishing new charters in San Diego, Orange, and San Bernardino Counties.

Specialties

Why La Fuente Dual Immersion? Imagine a school where: Every day opens with a song Every week brings a new community visitor to your classroom Diversity is truly embraced Your teacher tells you to get up and dance instead of telling you to sit still Art, music, cooking, and field trips are the basics of learning Mission and Vision Our mission at La Fuente is to teach our students and families the joy of learning and communicating in two languages, English and Spanish. Our 50/50 Dual Immersion program makes language learning fast and easy. We connect students to the community by bringing in guests and by taking students out to see what's happening in the neighborhood. We believe that learning comes through all the senses and that true communication comes from the necessity of experience. We believe in involving parents in every aspect of education, especially encouraging and helping parents to learn a second language themselves. Defining Elements of our Program: Spanish/English alternating weeks All staff members fluent in Spanish and English English and Spanish Classes for parents every week Grades TK-6 and adding 7th and 8th grades in upcoming years Full Day Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten 25 students to a class Every student will receive a Chrome Book to use for learning at school and at home Independent study options make learning flexible and fun