Dear Alta California Community,

Thank you for choosing Alta California Elementary School and Gifted Magnet as the foundation for your child’s education. At Alta, we are committed to providing a rigorous, high-quality education and creating the best possible environment for your child’s academic, social, and emotional growth.

Alta is a school on the move! Our students consistently demonstrate strong academic advancement and exceptional test scores, reflecting our shared commitment to excellence. Our teachers deliver engaging, standards-based instruction that challenges students to think critically, collaborate effectively, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Our beautiful and safe campus provides a welcoming environment where students can thrive. From our vibrant STEAM Lab and hands-on Garden Program to our Wellness Walk, students explore learning through creativity, innovation, and mindfulness. At Alta, college awareness starts early. Students set goals, celebrate milestones, and proudly collect achievement buttons that mark their progress along the path to college and career readiness.

As both an ESBMM and a Community School, Alta has the flexibility to respond directly to the needs of our students and families. ESBMM empowers shared decision-making, where parents and staff work together to do what’s best for students. As a Community School, we provide wraparound services that strengthen families, support wellness, and develop the whole child.

As your principal, I am dedicated to building partnerships that enhance our school and expand opportunities for students. Together, we create solutions, foster innovation, and continue to make Alta a beacon of excellence in our community. Together, we raise the next generation of leaders we can all take pride in.

Warm regards,

Jose Benitez
Principal