JCS Manzanita
A California distinguished school
Guiding each learner along an educational journey toward a meaningful life
Welcome to JCS Manzanita
Serving TK-12 students in La Mesa and surrounding San Diego County locations
As part of the JCS Family of Schools, JCS Manzanita is located in La Mesa and offers a Kindergarten-5th-grade Academy program and a TK-12 Home Study program. Both of our programs are well-established and staffed by credentialed teachers. The JCS Family of Schools has been serving students for over 25 years.
Families choose us for our academic excellence, but they stay because of our heart. Here, your child isn’t just a face in the crowd—they are truly seen by every member of our staff. We work as a unified team to nurture both their intellectual growth and their social-emotional well-being.
Our school encourages students and parents to partner with us in learning, giving students the opportunity to develop self-confidence as they understand their own strengths and weaknesses and become self-directed learners.
Programs We Offer
JCS Manzanita is a modifi ed independent study program that serves students in grades TK through 12th grade. We offer two unique programs that give parents a choice about how much time their students spend in the classroom and at home.
In the Academy, students attend four days a week, with Friday as a learn-at-home day. Friday homework represents 20% of a student’s education, so it is important role for our parents. Academy teachers assign the work for Fridays, with parents responsible for their students’ understanding of the assignment and for completing it. Our Friday learn-at-home day keeps parents connected to what is happening in classes and fosters a unique relationship with your teacher.
In our Home Study program, a student learns at home under the direction of a parent as their teacher. Our credentialed Educational Facilitators (EFs) meet once a month with a parent and student to create lesson plans, review the previous learning period’s work, and provide guidance and support. JCS Manzanita also provides everything your student needs at no cost to you. This includes materials, Friday learning centers, enrichment classes, optional monthly fi eld trips, and online resources.
