Del Paso Heights Elementary

2026-2027

School Fact Sheet

To inspire each student to extraordinary achievement every day.

School Highlights

Our vision is to maintain an unwavering focus on powerful and engaging learning experiences that prepare students for college, career, and life successes.

We take great pride in having strong home to school partnerships, recognizing that they are crucial to our success. We aim to develop long-term partnerships with our parents and community; and through consistent, open, and clear communication. This allows us to work together to provide support and resources to best meet the needs of our students. Our success is a direct reflection of the partnerships established among the students, staff, and community.

All staff members are committed to the success of our students and providing them with educational experiences and opportunities to ensure that they are prepared for college, career, and life successes.

Notable Accomplishment

Del Paso Heights qualified for Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) Gold Medal status.

Family and Community Events

Back-to-School Night/Open House
Trunk-or-Treat, Ruby Bridges Walk to School Day, Holiday Movie, Motivational Assembly for both students and parents.
Book Fair
Monthly PBIS Character and Academic Growth Recognition
6th grade promotion ceremony

Academics and Enrichment Programs

Gifted and Talented Education (GATE)
6th-grade outdoor science camp
i-Ready reading program
Dominguez Dream Partner School
Students in grades K–2 receive visual arts instruction and students in grades 3–6 receive music instruction. These weekly lessons are in addition to the arts that are integrated into instruction by the classroom teacher.
The Sacramento Chinese Community Service Center (SCCSC) is the After School Education and Safety (ASES) program provider at Del Paso Heights Elementary. The Center offers participating students academic enrichment and physical activities to support the regular school program.
Student Leadership
Del Paso Heights Elementary participates in an after-school sports league. Students in grades 2–6 have the ability to participate in soccer, basketball, flag football and cheerleading.
Multi-Tiered Systems of Supports (MTSS) program
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

Excellence in Education

Integrated technology with 1:1 ratio
Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) meet twice a month
Focus on Continuous Cycle of Improvement and Data Analysis
Academic, Attendance, and PBIS (Behavior/Character) awards celebrating our students
Character Education program to foster the social-emotional development of all students