Programs of Choice

At the Sunnyvale School District, we know that when it comes to learning, one size does not fit all. So, in addition to the content-rich, standards-based curriculum delivered at each of our schools, we are proud to also offer our families choices for specialized learning opportunities. Our Programs of Choice cover a variety of themes: science focus, dual-language immersion, and parent participation.

In these programs, and at every one of our schools, we include music, art, living history, hands-on science, project-based learning, and state-of-the-art technology, as well as promoting physical fitness and social-emotional growth. Because education is about more than building great skills, it’s about building a great life.

Please note that students who wish to enroll in a Program of Choice at a school other than their neighborhood school must go through the district's Open Enrollment process.

Fairwood Explorer School

Parent Participation Program

• High academic standards
• Small-group instruction
• Project-based, hands-on learning
• Collaborative environment

Fairwood Explorer’s goal is to guide its diverse student body to become creative, intellectually curious, confident, respectful, self-disciplined and socially responsible.

For more information on Fairwood Explorer School, please click here.

San Miguel Elementary School

Juntos Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion Program

• High academic standards
• Students develop full bilingualism and biliteracy in both Spanish and English
• Changemaker skills: building empathy, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving

Dual-immersion students develop analytical skills that strengthen all academic areas. Welcoming kindergarten through fifth-grade students. Students can now continue the program when they move on to Columbia Middle School! For more information on San Miguel Elementary’s Juntos Spanish-English Dual Immersion program, please visit their web page or call (408) 522-8278.

Vargas Elementary School

Student Success through Science

• High academic standards
• Inquiry-based learning
• Hands-on science every day, every grade
• New, fully equipped science lab

Vargas Elementary students enjoy a rich, well-rounded curriculum of language arts, mathematics, social studies and the arts, viewed through a scientific lens.

For more information on Vargas Elementary's Student Success through Science program, please visit Vargas' web site or call (408) 522-8267.

Columbia Middle School

Juntos Spanish-English Dual Language Immersion Program

• High academic standards
• Students develop full bilingualism and biliteracy in both Spanish and English
• Changemaker skills: building empathy, teamwork, leadership and problem-solving

Dual-immersion students develop analytical skills that strengthen all academic areas. Welcoming sixth-eighth grade students. For more information on San Miguel Elementary’s Juntos Spanish-English Dual Immersion program, please visit their web page or call (408) 522-8247.

Registration Information

For more information on how to register your child, please visit our Registration page at New Student Registration