About KCUSD

Why Your Student Should Attend KCUSD

Safe and clean campuses
KCUSD has a tradition of over 100 years of education excellence in King City
Standards-based teaching with quality interventions for struggling students
API growth of 120 points from 2003-2012 --state average was 75 points and county average was 88 points
Santa Lucia School was one of only 85 schools in the state and one of only 3 schools in the county to exit Program Improvement in 2011!
Del Rey Elementary School has met all their AYP targets, and is frozen for 2012. If they continue to meet their targets in 2013, they too will exit Program Improvement in 2013.
Caring, compassionate teachers and staff committed to student success
High expectations of all students
8th grade Algebra and English Language Arts Honors classes, expanding to 6th and 7th grades in the 2012-2013 school year
100% Highly Qualified Teachers at all elementary schools
Visual and Performing Arts and Music programs at the Magnet School

Cutting-edge technology, including:
Technology-infused classrooms containing computers for student use, Internet availability, and interactive white boards
Wireless access covering each school
iPad project
Interactive response devices to provide instant feedback on questions, quizzes, etc.
Accelerated Reader Program
PowerSchool student data system provides live data to students and families, including homework, grades, and attendance
Teacher websites
Parent and Community Group Opportunities, including:
PTO
Student Site Councils
English Learner Advisory Committees
Sports Booster Club