Welcome Native School Families!
We are filled with appreciation that you have chosen to enter this new season in partnership with The Native School, gifting your student the most fulfilling and supportive classroom possible - The Great Outdoors. Together, we’ve created a learning environment rooted in connection, curiosity, and the rhythms of the natural world.
With Mother Nature as our “third teacher” and children’s interests guiding the way, learning unfolds in meaningful and lasting ways. Through exploration, play, and thoughtful guidance, developmental and academic foundations are woven naturally into each day - while a lifelong relationship with the natural world continues to grow.
We’re so glad you’re here with us!
School Calendar
Click through the monthly school calendar by using the arrows to see upcoming months. You can also view more details by clicking on any event!
Welcome to Our
Family of Families!
“Our task is to help children climb their own mountains as high as possible, no one could do more.”
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 (Wildlings +): forestk@thenativeschool.com
Piccola (Seedlings): piccola@thenativeschool.com
Virtual meetings via Google Meet are available on an as-needed basis with your student’s teacher.
connect with our Admin Team
Communication Hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Business Line: 760.452.8182
Administration: admin@thenativeschool.com
Instructional Specialist: instructionalspecialist@thenativeschool.com
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
Please Note:
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.
Classroom Locations
Pick Up and Drop Off Times
(Note - times may vary for Summer Sessions)
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Batiquitos Lagoon 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
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Buena Vista Park Classes
Staggered Drop Off - 8:10, 8:30 AM
Staggered Pick Up - 12:10, 12:30 PM
Required Gear Overview
This list may vary by class or grade level - be sure to view your Orientation Slideshow for detailed specifics.
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
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 & other specific rain gear for rainy weather (not required in Summer only)
Sunscreen and insect repellent
A hat for shade or warmth - season dependent
Depending on grade level/class your child may need to 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.
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! Be sure we have your updated contact information so you may receive our Parent Emails and other communications.
