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Our STEAM-powered curriculum...

... is kinetic, creative, and interconnected - deepening student learning across all areas of the curriculum.

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Known and cherished...

... AVS students benefit from low student-to-teacher ratios and two lead teachers per classroom, meaning that they receive plenty of individualized attention.

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Designers and artists...

... AVS students learn to express themselves and their ideas clearly and with purpose, whether on canvas, on stage, or in the music studio.

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Serious Play...

...AVS students experience the joy of learning through play in and out of the
classroom.

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Explorers and caretakers...

... AVS students learn not just to see and interrogate the world around them, but to take action for positive change.

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Curious and collaborative...

... AVS students investigate the world around them, together.

Welcome to Alta Vista School

An independent Junior Kindergarten through 8th grade progressive school based in San Francisco,
AVS prepares students to thrive as creative thinkers, innovators, and catalysts for positive change in the world. 
Our STEAM-powered curriculum and our foundation of deep social-emotional learning 
inspire curiosity, creative problem-solving, and love of learning.

What does it mean to be an Aviator?

Our educators and administrative leaders have pulled together a lot of information here to help you get to know what it is to be an Aviator. We encourage you to jump in with both feet and explore the limitless possibilities at Alta Vista School!

AVS Celebrates 15!
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On August 1, 2010, the San Francisco Chronicle profiled the launch of Alta Vista School, founded by Twitter's Chief Scientist Abdur Chowdhury and six other families.

Below is an excerpt from the original story announcing our opening — a reminder of the vision and entrepreneurial spirit that shaped AVS from the beginning, and a chance to reflect on how our community has grown since then.

 

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Admissions
Admissions

Our admissions process is carefully designed to ensure that families learn all they can about AVS, so we know that the decision to enroll is mutual and a great match. Like everything at AVS, our process aims to be student-centered and inclusive.

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Academics
Academics

Curiosity, creativity, and communication are the foundation of our academic program. This is achieved through inquiry-based, hands-on, and experiential curricula that inspire love of learning. Within each subject area, students explore and pursue their unique interest, talent, and voice to further their self-awareness and self-knowledge.

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