Entries by Justina Janas

November Is Native American Heritage Month

Since 1994 every President has issued proclamations recognizing November as the time to celebrate the heritage and contributions of the first inhabitants of the United States. This celebration is also known as American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. History Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, was one of the first people to lead […]

Charter Schools Development Center Recognizes Leadership at Visions

Visions is proud to be a member of the Charter Schools Development Center (CSDC). Last week they honored charter leaders, including our Superintendent Jody Graf, for their dedication to the charter movement. CSDC Green Apple Awards are given to “recognize the contributions of charter leaders who recently retired or will soon be retiring, and to […]

Filipino American History Month Virtual Events

October is the month of celebrations, including Filipino American History Month! Why Do We Celebrate in October? On October 18, 1587, the first Filipinos arrived in California. The Filipino American National Historical Society (FANHS) voted to celebrate their history beginning in October of 1993. Fast forward to 2009 when U.S. Congress officially recognized the celebration […]

Join Us In Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month!

September 15 to October 18 is Hispanic Heritage Month, the perfect opportunity to celebrate and learn about this amazing culture.  Did You Know? There are approximately 54 million Hispanics and Latinos in the United States. Observation of Hispanic Heritage Week originally started in 1968 as a week-long celebration under President Lyndon Johnson. In 1988 President […]

Visions Is Seeking Governing Board Member – 1 Position Available

Visions is an independent study charter school that serves Sacramento and its eight adjacent counties and is authorized by the San Juan Unified School District. Visions’ main offices are located at 5030 El Camino Avenue, Carmichael. We serve more than 7,000 TK-12 students and offer both home school and high school independent study programs.  Visions’ […]

Congratulations to the #VisionsFirstDay Photo Contest Winners

Thank you to all of our students and families for sharing their virtual back to school photos! We know this year has been difficult but it was great to see so many happy faces ready to learn virtually. See all 160 photos in the #VisionsFirstDay photo album on Facebook! Creativity Winners This year we have […]

New COVID-19 Resources & Support

We’ve created a new hub of COVID-19 Resources to provide our students, families and the community with helpful information to support you during the ongoing pandemic. New: COVID-19 Resources Page This page includes links to various resources offered throughout our nine-county service area, virtual learning supports, mental health services, meal assistance and more. Click the […]

Share Your Virtual Back to School Photos for a Chance to Win a Gift Card

The 2020/21 school year starts on Tuesday, August 25 and we want to see your back to school photos! Say Cheese! To participate you’ll need to follow us on Facebook and Instagram. Show us what your first day of school looks like using the hashtag #VisionsFirstDay and be entered to win one of several $25 […]