Vision: We seek to improve the health of children and their families through a broad network of partners throughout Santa Cruz and Monterey Counties. We develop collaborative systems and links among participants, facilitate communication, and focus our attention on data and outcomes.
Mission: We share PVUSD’S goal of improving academic achievement through
1) Improved health;
2) Increased access to health and social services; and
3) Creation of safety nets and support structures for at-risk
students and families.
LCAP Goals
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Create a culture where all adults provide a safe, supportive and positive school environment that encourages positive behavior and increases students' sense of connectedness, engagement and hope
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Increase parent involvement in their children's education through a variety of opportunities that promote greater parent capacity and empowerment
Phone: 831-728-0222
Cesar Chavez Middle School
Pajaro Middle School
Pajaro Valley High School
Starlight Elementary
More information; SPLG
Healthy Start Program
Pajaro Valley Unified School District through the Healthy Start Program has five school based Resource Centers where Students in Transition, Foster Youth and their families receive a variety of support services. Once referred or identified, students, and often their parents or caregivers, may be directed to local agencies working cooperatively with Healthy Start.
Students receive the following services; school enrollment (Pre-Kinder—12th), health insurance enrollment,
CalFresh enrollment, assistance with completing forms, free breakfast & lunch at school, transportation and
in-depth case-management. Information & Referrals to medical, dental, counseling, housing, educational programs and food.
Students in Transition are children, youth and families that find themselves homeless. Healthy Start performs at length interviews to identify families who lack adequate housing, i.e. share the housing of others due to financial hardship (doubled, tripled-up in a home), living in a car, shelter, hotel or motel.
All students are referred and encourage to participate in the After School Program.
Healthy Start Program Referral
Students in Transition (Brochure of Services): English / Spanish
Healthy Start Program - District Office - 294 Green Valley Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Gregory Fry, Coordinator Student Services
Yunuen Sanchez, Administrative Secretary III
19-20 Healthy Start Program Resource Center's & Assigned Schools
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440 Arthur Rd, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone (831) 761-6125 * Fax (831) 761-6130
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Monica Torres, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Cesar Chavez Middle, Amesti Elementary, MacQuiddy Elementary, Mintie White Elementary, Watsonville Charter School of the Arts
Daisy Brooks, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Starlight Elementary, Ann Soldo Elementary, Aptos High, Aptos JR High, H. A. Hyde Elementary, Rio Del Mar Elementary
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250 Salinas Road, Portable 1 - Behind the gym, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone (831) 761-6633 * Fax (831) 761-6042
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Cecilia Garcia, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Pajaro Middle, Alianza Charter, Hall District Elementary, New School, Ohlone Elementary, Salsipuedes State Preschool
Sonia Heredia, Coordinator Program Operation/ Child Development
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500 Harkins Slough Road, Building A, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone (831) 728-7892
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Claudia N. Garcia, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Pajaro Valley High, Bradley Elementary, Bradley State Preschool, Landmark Elementary, Landmark State Preschool, Mar Vista Elementary, Radcliff Elementary, Valencia Elementary
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130 Herman Avenue (Room # 11), Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone (831) 728-6341 ext. 4811 * Fax (831) 728-6288
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Maria C. Hernandez, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Rolling Hills Middle, Rolling Hills State Preschool, Calabasas Elementary, Calabasas State Preschool, Duncan Holbert, Freedom Elementary, Freedom Children's Center, Pacific Coast Charter
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250 East Beach Street (Room #54), Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone (831) 761-6131 * Fax (831) 761-6247
Monday through Friday: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm
Ruth Leon, Registration Technician
Schools Served: Watsonville High, Diamond Technology Institute, E. A. Hall Middle, Lakeview Middle, Linscott State Preschool, Renaissance High, Watsonville State Preschool, Watsonville Children's Center
Guadalupe Velasco, School Office Assistant
