Cerro Villa Middle School   About CV

To get to Cerro Villa:

Take the 55 (Costa Mesa) Freeway to Katella (Eastbound)
- Go left at Wanda / Santiago Blvd and then right at Serrano.

or

Take the 55 (Costa Mesa) Freeway to Lincoln (Eastbound)
- Go right at Santiago Blvd and then left at Serrano.

You will find us on the south side (on your right) as you pass Serrano Elementary School.

Map is not to scale.

Cerro Villa Middle School has an over 40 year tradition of excellence in the community. We are one of five middle schools in the Orange Unified School District located in the quiet residential community of Villa Park, in northeast Orange County. With nine feeder elementary schools, our population is approximately 1,050 7th and 8th grade students. The campus, our home away from home, is well-maintained and shows our sense of pride. Guest teachers, visitors and parents consistently comment about the warm, hospitable and professional staff as well as the cheerful and respectful nature of our students. Our mission statement, “Through collaborative efforts, the staff, students, parents, and surrounding community of Cerro Villa Middle School are dedicated to fostering diverse educational programs in a safe and caring environment where all students have the opportunity to experience academic success and develop the habits of strong character,” illustrates our commitment to student learning, achievement and ethical behavior.

CV is a standards-driven school where passionate professionals and supportive community share a common vision and work cooperatively to provide our students with a superior education. CV’s talented teachers engage our learners with a variety of motivating instructional strategies in standards-based lessons that promote positive interaction, critical thinking and reflection. We scaffold, modify and intervene to support all student achievement. We work together to align instruction through analysis of achievement data, student work and by sharing best practices. Common expectations and consistent routines in all classes succeed in creating a powerful learning environment and confident middle school adolescents.

CV maintains a positive and nurturing social climate conducive to peer support. Our Conflict Management program empowers students to solve problems with peers while our Character Cabinet team teaches and models to homeroom classes the importance of mutual respect. Numerous extra-curricular programs and clubs such as intramural sports, Honor Society, International Club, CASA and Pep Club involve students in cultural and academic extensions as well as physical activities. Character education permeates every aspect of campus life from standards-based lessons with respect, integrity, and responsibility, to daily words of wisdom from the principal. Teachers stand outside during passing periods to greet students as they enter the classroom. Students frequently give back to the community by donating time and resources to such philanthropic projects as Care for Kids, Mary’s Kitchen, Troop Care Packages, Homebound Seniors and Pennies for Patients.

CV’s paraprofessionals, counselors, classified and nutritional staff, psychologist and nurse add positive support to the academic and social/emotional development of our students with their caring attitudes and selfless dedication. Our program is further strengthened by enthusiastic parental support in virtually every activity on campus including PFSO, SSC, Safe Schools, classroom assistance, dance chaperones, and fund-raising events.

We are very proud of Cerro Villa Middle School; our students and staff want to be here which is evident by our energy and hard work. CV’s selection as a participating school in the OCDE Institute of Character Education, technology grants and district and community awards demonstrate our distinction in this community. The steady, sustainable growth of our California Standards Test scores and the nearly 70 point gain in our API to 831 over the past five years further exemplify our dedicated efforts. Our work will never be done as we persistently pursue continuous achievement for our students.

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About CV 3: Arrival and Departure, Busses, Closed Campus, Telephone, Emergency Cards, Emergency Drills

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Elementary Feeder Schools: California, Fletcher, Handy, Linda Vista, Nohl Canyon, Olive, Serrano, Taft, Villa Park Elementary

Villa Park High School

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