JCS Manzanita has four distinct programs to serve students of all grade levels. We offer unique programs where students are able to attend four days a week with Friday as a work at home day. All classes are taught by credentialed teachers at 5300 Jackson Dr. in La Mesa. Our unique academy/home study structure allows for flexibly but more importantly, the ability for parents to partner in their students' education.
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JCS Manzanita Elementary has small classes with a maximum of 25 students. Students attend class on Monday through Thursday in self contained classrooms. Fridays are home study days where students
complete assignments that are created by the classroom teacher.
These are completed at home with assistance from the students parents. School hours are 9 am - 3 pm.
Students can be dropped off
beginning at 8:30 am each morning.
complete assignments that are created by the classroom teacher.
These are completed at home with assistance from the students parents. School hours are 9 am - 3 pm.
Students can be dropped off
beginning at 8:30 am each morning.
Middle school
JCS Manzanita Middle Academy offers 6th-8th graders core classes of Math, Language Arts, Science and History two days a week on Mondays and Wednesdays. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, students may complete home study assignments at home OR, they are encouraged to attend the Academy for personalized learning time. This allows them a structured environment to complete their home study assignments with a teacher available to answer questions and other students to collaborate with. On this optional day students also participate in P.E. and other elective classes.
School hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Supervision begins at 8:00 am each morning.
School hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Supervision begins at 8:00 am each morning.
high School
JCS Manzanita High Academy offers classes Monday - Thursday, with variation depending on the grade level, classes, and the level of support that is needed. Our high school students become self-directed learners using the Summit Learning Platform and curriculum. With support from a caring mentor, students use goal setting to develop self-confidence, to identify their own strengths and weaknesses and to take ownership of their education.
School hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Supervision begins at 8:00 am each morning.
School hours are 8:30 am - 3:30 pm.
Supervision begins at 8:00 am each morning.
TK-12 Home Study
JCS Manzanita offers a TK-12 Home Study program for families that are interested in their students learning at home with the support of parents and a JCS Manzanita educational facilitator. High school students have teachers that are subject specialist that assign and grade students work. Middle School students have the option of attending some core subject classes in person at our middle school. Elementary students can attend our half day Learning Center to take enrichment classes with students of the same grade.