San Diego Sockers legend and current team captain Kraig Chiles joined the Sierra sports program on the field to run an amazing soccer clinic. Students rotated through five station stations to work on a variety of soccer skills. The students were excited to meet a professional soccer player and watch him show case his skills at the conclusion of the clinic against our very own coach, Shane Dillon. Sierra School of San Diego's staff was happy to connect our neurodiverse students with the greater San Diego community and amazing organizations like the Sockers! [...]

Some of our Sierra School of San Diego students with Autism shared things they love and love to do as part of Autism Awareness month. Caleb's favorite activity is surfing, look how proud he is! "Today Caleb presented to the class pictures and videos of himself at the Autism Society Surf Camp. Caleb has been attending surf camp for 10 years! He enjoys surfing and thinks it is very fun. This is a picture of Caleb surfing when he was 9 years old."

On Wednesdays, we stretch! Welcome to Sierra strong dynamic stretching and breathing. Slow down your week with balance, flexibility and strength. Dynamic stretching helps our students stay focused and composed. Our midweek Sierra strong is a “breath of fresh air.” Wednesday dynamic stretching teaches our students coping strategies as well as unity and togetherness.

This school year 2022/2023, we started the inaugural "Sierra Football League!" Over 50 students across the campus participated in a Football Skills Assessment and were then broken up into 6 different teams with ages ranging from Elementary all the way up to our ACT program (22yrs). The teams consisted of the Broncos, Chiefs, Chargers, Raiders, Cowboys, and Eagles. Each Friday, parents were invited to attend the students' weekly game against one of the other teams. Throughout the season, students learned the rules of the game, worked on drills that focused on gross/fine motor skills, [...]

Our sensory room at Sierra features a variety of swings, trampolines, a hammock, 2 large sensory fidget boards, a scooter ramp, and more. Students access the sensory room to engage in regulating activities to get their mind and bodies ready to learn. Many students also utilize this space as their preferred, earned break.

When feeling overwhelmed, sad, or confused, students come to our Zen Den to access a quiet, calm, and comforting environment. With dimmed lights, soothing sound machines, and an array of comfortable seating in "nature", students take time and space to regulate their emotions in a supportive setting.

Sierra School of San Diego’s ACT Program hosted the 2022 Thanksgiving Feast. Coming back from COVID restrictions and the school tripling in size, the ACT program created a new and improved Thanksgiving Feast! The ACT students grocery shopped for the food items, prepped all the food, cooked the food the day of and served the food/drinks to our guests. The feast menu included: water, lemonade, rolls, salad, gluten free and regular chicken nuggets, mash potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, vegan friendly stuffing, cranberry sauce, and pies. The ACT Program had fellow classrooms prepare Thanksgiving Feast decorations such as a welcome [...]