“Our task is to help children climb their own mountains as high as possible, no one could do more.”
Welcome Native School Families!
We are filled with appreciation that you have chosen to enter this new school year in partnership with The Native School, gifting your student the most fulfilling and supportive classroom possible - The Great Outdoors. With Mother Nature as our teacher and student interests as the catalyst for genuine learning to take place, developmental and educational standards will be integrated and a life long connection to the natural world will grow.
Welcome to Our
Family of Families
Hours of Operation & Communication Channels
connect with our Teaching Team
Communication Hours: 1:30 PM - 3:30 PM
Business Line: 760.452.8182
Forest Kinder: Forestk@thenativeschool.com
Piccola: Piccola@thenativeschool.com
Instructional Specialist: instructionalspecialist@thenativeschool.com
connect with our Admin Team
Communication Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Business Line: 760.452.8182
Admin@thenativeschool.com
Virtual meetings via Google Meet are available on an as needed basis with your student’s teacher.
Teachers do not answer the phone or email while classes are in session, as they are 100% focused on supporting our students. To message teachers, use the Procare app. If there is an emergency and you need to reach teachers during class, please text via the business line phone number above.
Streamlined Communication app
Our school utilizes the Procare App for streamlined parent-teacher communication.
This allows you to sign your child in upon arrival, send messages directly to your child’s teacher, update your billing information, view the school calendar, view incident reports and more.
It is essential that you and drop off/pick-up personnel have this downloaded and logged in before the first day of school as you will need to use the app and a unique four digit code to sign your child in and out of class.
Procare App Available in the Google Play Store
Procare App Available in the Apple Store
Classroom Locations
Pick Up and Drop Off Times
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Batiquitos Lagoon / Buena Vista Park Classes
Staggered Drop Off - 8:10, 8:30 AM
Staggered Pick Up - 12:10, 12:30 PM
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San Dieguito Park Classes
Staggered Drop Off - 9:00, 9:15 AM
Staggered Pick Up - 1:00, 1:15 PM
Materials needed for class
Light weight, child size backpack
12 oz. or greater water bottle (please consider the weight of the water vessel chosen; we refill water bottles in our nature classrooms frequently throughout the day)
Appropriate, well-fitted hiking shoes and rain shoes to be prepared for all weather conditions
One extra set of underwear, socks, pants/shorts, and shirt (types of extra clothes packed is dependent on weather)
A healthy, low/no sugar, protein packed lunch and snack
Muddy Buddy rain coveralls are required for rainy weather
Sunscreen
A hat for shade or warmth - season dependent
**Please remember that your child must carry their backpack for the duration of movement in the class. Consider backpack weight when packing their bags**
Illness Policy
Any child who is visibly ill or has a fever of 100.4 will not be admitted. If your child has any signs of illness including coughing, please keep them at home to ensure the safety of our school and students. If symptoms arise during class, you will be asked to pick up your child early. They may only return to class if they have been symptom free for at least 24 hours. If your child is diagnosed with COVID-19, please notify teachers and administration immediately, as this will necessitate a longer absence.
Please click the link below for more details related to specific symptoms and policies regarding returning to class.
We are a school that values community and dedicates our strong foundation to the heartfelt connections we have built with our Native School Family of Families. We are grateful for the resiliency our community has shown and look forward to the opportunity of celebrating together in person!
Stay tuned for our Fall 2024 Newsletter for more details regarding our upcoming Fall Harvest!
