Principal's Message
Dear Mustang Families,
Welcome to another exciting school year at Rancho Pico Junior High! As we embark on this journey together, I want to extend a heartfelt welcome to each of you. We are thrilled to have your family as part of our school community and are eager to work alongside you to ensure a successful and enriching year for our students.
At Rancho Pico, our mission is grounded in the core values that drive everything we do:
1. Genuine and Authentic Relationships: We believe that strong connections between parents, students, and the community are essential to fostering a positive and productive learning environment. We are committed to developing meaningful relationships that support and enhance the educational experience for every student.
2. Effective Teaming: Our approach is centered around the power of collaboration. We organize our school into small learning communities, operating on the principles of a “school within a school.” This structure allows us to tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive personalized and effective support.
3. Rigorous Curriculum: We are dedicated to providing a well-defined, viable, and challenging curriculum. Our commitment to high standards ensures that every student is engaged with material that is both rigorous and relevant, preparing them for future academic and personal success.
4. Student-Centered Decisions: Our decisions are guided by what is in the best interest of our students. We prioritize their needs and well-being, striving to create an environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
2. Effective Teaming: Our approach is centered around the power of collaboration. We organize our school into small learning communities, operating on the principles of a “school within a school.” This structure allows us to tailor our approach to meet the unique needs of each student, ensuring they receive personalized and effective support.
3. Rigorous Curriculum: We are dedicated to providing a well-defined, viable, and challenging curriculum. Our commitment to high standards ensures that every student is engaged with material that is both rigorous and relevant, preparing them for future academic and personal success.
4. Student-Centered Decisions: Our decisions are guided by what is in the best interest of our students. We prioritize their needs and well-being, striving to create an environment where they can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.
As the Mustangs, we are proud of our school spirit and the strong sense of community that defines Rancho Pico Junior High. We look forward to partnering with you throughout the year, and we encourage you to stay engaged with us. Your involvement and feedback are invaluable as we work together to provide the best possible education for your child.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead filled with growth, learning, and Mustang pride!
Yours in service,
Adam S. Barrios
Principal