Mt. Everest Academy is a college preparatory K-12 Independent Study school that is designed to meet the unique educational needs of students who can benefit from learning in an independent setting. Mt. Everest Academy is WASC accredited, one of San Diego County's highest ranked schools, with an API ranking of 9, and a recipient of the 2008 Exemplary Independent Study Recognition Award.
The staff says THANK YOU to ourRETURNING to MEA next year? If so, please pick up your Enrollment Packet in the office. CHANGING to another school? If so, please let us know.
The district has information on their website about what classes are available during the summer.
Mt. Everest Academy is one of three schools in the San Diego Unified School District to receive this award. This award validates all the hard work and dedication of our students, parents, staff, and community.
Congratulations to Mrs. Florence Yssel who has been selected as Mt. Everest Academy’s Teacher of the Year! “Mrs. Flo” is appreciated by all students, staff, and parents and we’re lucky to have her here at Mt. Everest!
Mt. Everest Academy has been named as a Silver Award winner in the U.S. News & World Report's "Best High Schools" rankings for 2013.
Larry Oldham, grade 6, has just earned his First Degree Black Belt! This incredible achievement was accomplished after six years of hard work, dedication and training full time, as well as two years as a Junior Instructor.
As part of learning about the Gold Rush, 3rd and 4th grade students got a chance to make bread, butter, candles, candlesticks, and panned for gold – all here at MEA!
After Syndey Zamudio graduates from Mt. Everest, she will be going directly into the City Ballet of San Diego to dance as an apprentice! Syndey, grade 12, shares her journey, and how Mt. Everest has helped her accomplish this dream.
We got an up close and personal look at a few fair animals on Friday, April 19. Check out a few pictures!
Michele Eggleston, grade 7, has won an AGO/Spreckels scholarship and is part of the 7 best players selected to play in the “Young Organists Honors Concert” on the Spreckels organ, Sunday, June 2nd at 2:00 pm.
Risa Schapiro, grade 4, and Andrea Fortier, grade 12, both won awards in the H.B. Goodlin Scholarship Contest which is organized by the Music Teachers’ Association of California.
Parents, get connected with other parents for questions, comments, sharing, events, etc! This is a private group, only for parents and staff of Mt. Everest.
Larry Oldham III, grade 6, who has NEVER had a haircut, saw a St. Jude Children’s Hospital commercial about children who lost their hair due to illness, and wanted to help.
Quinten Kirby, grade 10, is a semi-pro road cyclist who races throughout the United States. His races can cover up to 100 miles a day. While racing, cyclists can ride as fast as 50 MPH, surrounded by fellow cyclists a mere 2-3 inches away!
Learning Upgrade online courses are available to all students, to help with Math and English skills.
Petunia Rizo, grade 2, earned one of the top 15 scores of all students in the nation that competed in level 2 of the International Math Kangaroo competition! Over 6 million students throughout the world participated in this at the same time.
Brilynn Rakes, grade 12, performed on “Dancing With The Stars” on April 9th. If you missed this incredibly talented young lady's performance, you may watch her on YouTube.
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Military Enrollment Fair
9:00 AM - 3:00 PM Free Tdap Clinic
