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Vargas Elementary

1054 Carson Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

Ranked 3647 of 7047 in California

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Vargas Elementary

1054 Carson Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

About Vargas Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 37%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 37% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
416
Total Students
$137722
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 15.87%
Asian 20.19%
Hispanic 52.4%
Black 2.4%
Two+ Races 7.21%
Native Am. 1.44%
White
15.87%
Asian
20.19%
Hispanic
52.4%
Black
2.4%
Two+ Races
7.21%
Native Am.
1.44%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 416
47.12%
196 Female
52.88%
220 Male

Student Population

416 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Vargas Elementary Contact Information

Address

1054 Carson Dr., Sunnyvale, CA, 94086

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Phone

(408) 522-8267

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The district's six-year Strategic Plan, which was made with a lot of input from the community, is something Vargas Elementary is actively working on. The school's official online news platform is currently focusing on its unique programs and activities led by students. The campus is also following new safety rules to make sure that everyone can learn in a safe environment.

FAQ

Q1. What does the Vargas Elementary curriculum focus on?

Ans. The school uses a special science and inquiry-based model that helps students learn by asking questions and solving problems.

Q2. Does Vargas Elementary have a mascot for the school?

Ans. The Scientist is the school's mascot, and it shows how important exploration, experimentation, and critical thinking are to the whole campus.

Q3. What kinds of technology do the classrooms at Vargas Elementary use?

Ans. Every classroom has interactive displays and mobile devices that help students work together on research and digital projects.

Q4. Does Vargas Elementary have a summer school program?

Ans. The district offers summer learning programs for students who need extra help with math and reading.

Q5. How can parents become members of the Vargas Elementary PTA?

Ans. Parents can sign up to help pay for important student programs on the school's website or during back-to-school night.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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