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Upcoming Dates !
NOON DISMISSAL
Thursday, October 30
PLAN Test for 10th graders, Thursday, October 30
November 4 Election Day No school
Tuesday, November 11 Veterans Day No school
Seeking New Head of School
We are seeking a new Head of School to begin 2009 to 2010 school year. Interested applicants please see the Position Description link above right for more information.
The 
The mission of Monte del Sol Charter School is to challenge each member of its community, both youth and adult, to be a life-long learner and responsible community member or leader; and to support the education necessary for each individual to realize his or her potential.
History
Monte del Sol's charter was initially granted for five years in December 1999 and the school opened in August 2000 with 121 students in seventh and eighth grades. Every year since then a new 7th grade of 60 students has entered the school and the 2004-2005 school year saw a full complement of 360 students in grades 7 through 12. When Monte del Sol began in the Fall of 2000, classes took place in the Santa Fe Boys & Girls Club downtown, and in January 2001 we moved into the Solana shopping center on Alameda for two and a half years. During that period, we successfully designed and built our own campus in the Nava Ade neighborhood and opened there in time for the 2003-2004 school year. Monte 
How do we accomplish our mission?
To accomplish this, Monte del Sol Charter School will:
- provide a small school so each individual is known;
- acknowledge and celebrate the diversity of its members;
- connect students with adult community members, including parents, through a dynamic mentorship program;
- foster awareness of the world with international exchange and communication programs; and
- embrace the arts, cultural activities and technology as a means of learning and expression.
Admission to Monte del Sol is through an annual lottery drawing. The drawing for the 2009 to 2010 school year will take place on Wednesday, March 4. Please go to the Admissions page to read the Lottery Guidelines, note the 2009 Open House dates, and view the application form. The lottery application period for 09 to 10 will begin in mid-October. Application deadline: Friday, February 27, 2009.