Sierra Sands Unified School District

The District has achieved fiscal solvency through excellent management and is a leader in state and national efforts for support of public schools. The Board of Education places a priority on the recruitment of a highly qualified professional staff and supports and encourages in-service training and professional development. The Board's commitment to high quality instructional programs is pursued through upgrading courses of study and textbooks, and consideration of innovative programs for improved instruction. The courses of study and demanding levels of proficiency adopted for each grade level and as graduation requirements by the Board encourage excellence in pupil achievement. Sierra Sands Unified School District offers excellent elective, fine arts, and activities programs. Pupils in the Sierra Sands Unified School District achieve above the state average, earning state and national awards and recognition in many areas, such as state science fairs. Many Sierra Sands students qualify for military academy placements.