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Ortega Elementary
Ortega Elementary
Ortega Museum Magnet ... Where We Exhibit Our Knowledge
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Ortega Elementary School
Ortega’s Museum Studies Magnet program invites students to think like curators – exploring the world through hands-on exhibitions that integrate reading, writing, science, art, and more.
Real-World Learning
Students learn by thinking like curators; questioning, analyzing, and creating with purpose. Partnerships with local museums bring real-world insight into the classroom. This approach builds deeper understanding and prepares students to engage with the world thoughtfully.
Learning Through Museum Thinking
Our Museum Studies framework transforms learning into exploration, not memorization. Students create exhibitions and performances that deepen understanding across reading, science, art, and more. Every unit aligns with state standards while pushing students to think critically and make meaning.
A Community That Knows Every Child
Our small, connected community ensures every student is seen and supported. With just two teachers per grade, strong relationships form between families and staff. Shared events and traditions bring everyone together around student success.
Engagement Beyond the Classroom
Students discover their passions through a wide range of clubs, leadership roles, and house activities. Hands-on experiences, from robotics to the arts, make learning active and exciting. Outdoor spaces and creative projects turn every day into an opportunity to explore.
Programs
Museum Studies Magnet Program
Provides a non-traditional but highly effective lens through which students can view, experience, and learn about the world around them
Cathedral Arts Project
Art club held after school each Thursday
LEGO Robotics Club
A new program that we are excited to offer this year
Girls on the Run
Girls on the Run is an empowering program for girls in 3rd-5th grade
Teachers of Tomorrow
Allows students to assist/support teachers in the mornings
What’s Happening
