At Santiago, we drive our vision based on our “MTSS” Multi-Tier Systems of Supports and Extended Learning offerings that increase and sustain student academic progress, while supporting individualized social emotional needs. Our end goal is to ensure that all students reach their full potential prior to entering high school. We are committed to provide TK-8 students with multiple opportunities to engage in meaningful and intentional activities and practices that empower them in the areas of: 


• Innovative, Creative, and Critical Thinking
• Making Cross-Curricular Connections
• Student Leadership & Public Speaking

At Santiago, we do this by:

• Centralizing our focus on teaching and learning in a TK-8 setting that promotes and sustains an “All Means All” professional learning environment. This culture allows us to ensure that all students have access to rigorous and intentional learning opportunities, while sustaining a safe and trusting environment.
• Offering Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) opportunities to TK-8 students as a means to support our SanArts initiative, which fully prepares our students for the Arts pathways in college, and future careers.
• Focusing on developing future scientists and engineers by including “Project Lead The Way” (PLTW) Science based electives for students in grades 6-8, and TK-8 STEAM activities within our Elementary STEAM Lab.
• Offering academic competitive programs such as Speech & Debate, National History Day, and Soap Box Speaking; providing students with opportunities to compete at the District, County, State, and National level.

At Santiago, we add the Human Element into our daily routine in an “All Means All” environment so that everyone feels connected, respected, and at home.  These values help empower our students’ commitment to learning, positive values, social competencies and positive identity.