Principal's Message

Greetings on behalf of the entire La Cuesta and Alta Vista High School community. 

As principal, I am honored to serve our students, staff, families, and community in my role of preparing our students for a full and successful transition to adulthood at college, career, community and beyond.

La Cuesta and Alta Vista High School students, community, and staff are committed to collaborate in authentic learning experiences. Together, we support an inclusive environment focused on relationships in order to develop skills for a global society. La Cuesta and Alta Vista High Schools are places of opportunity for all students to reach their highest potential as students and responsible members of our diverse community. Students, parents, faculty, and staff are vital participants in the learning process. Our five alternative education programs have a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment where teachers have the right to teach, students have the right to learn and parents have the opportunity to participate fully. Students, parents, and staff will work together to ensure all students are successful. 

You know you are one of our programs when you see students in small classroom environments working closely with their instructors and peers on grade level content, participating in class discussions, attending guest speakers from local colleges, businesses or community organizations. 

Our administrative staff is committed to establishing a school environment that allows our students to flourish and grow intellectually, emotionally, and socially and to teach our students how to "lead the way" for themselves and others. As a result, both La Cuesta and Alta Vista High School have been accredited by WASC and La Cuesta was also recognized as a CA Model Continuation School.

Great things are happening here as we boldly go forward into the 21st century! We are happy to help in creating the best learning and social experience for your students to be prepared for community, college, and exciting careers. Please stay connected and engaged in this learning process.

In Service,

Principal Carlos V. Cohen