About Jonata
Jonata School's mission is to ensure that all students are motivated,
successful learners who contribute to the global community. Success is
developed through a strong academic learning environment that is
enhanced by student creativity and independent development. Students
are provided a variety of challenging learning experiences under the
guidance of a committed, professional, nurturing staff, supportive
parents, and community.
Jonata School is a Kindergarten and 4 - 8 grade school located in a
safe, rural community within the Santa Ynez Valley. The 10-acre campus
is situated in a neighborhood with beautiful views of the surrounding
mountains and a pleasant coastal climate that enhances yearlong outdoor
activities.
Jonata is one of two schools in the Buellton Union School District and
has a current enrollment of 457 students. Jonata has become a unique
learning environment that resembles a middle school setting. The 4th -
8th graders occupy several classrooms that are spread across the
campus. Classes are held in regular classrooms along with the computer
lab, science labs, library, music room and outdoor space. Students have
access to a large playground for recess and lunch activities that
include a soccer field, basketball courts, baseball and softball
fields, tennis courts, a Thorson fitness course and numerous court
games on a blacktopped area. The Kindergarten classes occupy
their own corner of campus, including playground and lunch areas for
our young learners.
The academic programs at Jonata School are comprehensive and
research-based. Language arts and math programs are aligned with the
state content standards and textbooks have been purchased from state
adoption lists. Research based curriculum is also provided English
language learners and Health. Other subject areas use instructional
materials that support California’s content standards..
Parents and community members are actively involved in the success of
Jonata School. Parents volunteer in classrooms and or outside of the
classroom to provide additional support in the academic programs on a
regular basis. Many extra curricular programs have been implemented
through the efforts of our parent volunteers. Local businesses also
provide support by way of supplies and resources for student programs
such as art supplies, recognition awards, field trips and scholarships.
The local Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) provides
fundraisers and programs that also enhance student learning with book
fairs, jogathons, and an auction.
Students at Jonata School are guided by specific rules and classroom
expectations that promote respect, responsibility, and safety through
the school-wide program, "Building Effective Schools Together". (BEST)
The school's discipline program philosophy promotes a safe school, warm
and friendly classroom environment, and demonstrates that good
discipline is a solid foundation on which to build an effective school.
The goal of the school's discipline program is to provide students with
opportunities to learn self-discipline through a system of consistent
rewards and consequences for their behavior.