Cima Vista Alternative Program

A traditional high school setting isn't for everyone, and we recognize that. We are proud to offer you Cima Vista High School Program, an alternative, non-traditional choice to Rio Rico High School. Located on the campus of Rio Rico, this program is designed for students who possess non-traditional learning styles and perform better in the non-traditional school setting.

Cima Vista Mission

The Cima Vista High School Program is committed to serving and empowering students with individual needs and non-traditional learning styles, so that students may achieve their highest learning potential. It is our mission to provide a safe, rigorous, and mutually respectful environment where success and diversity are encouraged and celebrated. Cima Vista is dedicated to eliminating barriers to learning and social development and to fostering a genuine sense of value, unity, and belonging.

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  • Celebrate diversity

  • Create a sense of place

  • Act respectfully

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  • Embrace challenges

  • Think critically

  • Develop solutions

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  • Be personally accountable

  • Make positive decisions

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  • Demonstrate initiative

  • Plan for the future

  • Strive for excellence

The faculty and staff will…

  • Deliver a comprehensive curriculum utilizing diverse instructional methods that facilitate student achievement in each course.

  • Remove barriers to academic achievement and social growth by aligning resources and strategies to support students' cognitive, emotional, social, and physical needs.

  • Foster a safe environment where diversity is celebrated, unity is developed, and self-confidence is strengthened.

  • Collaborate with the student and his/her family to construct and monitor an individual graduation plan.

  • Provide opportunities that will prepare students for life after high school.

  • Include families and community members in the development of the students and the program.

Cima Vista Schedule

Regular Schedule

Block 1: 

8:40 to 10:48 AM

Block 2: 

10:53 to 12:54 PM

Block 3: 

1:39 to 3:40 PM

Early Release Schedule

Block 1: 

8:40 to 10:08 AM

Block 2: 

10:13 to 11:34 AM

Block 3: 

12:19 to 1:40 PM

Contact Information

If you are interested in the Cima Vista High School Program, please email Luz Mendez .