Harbor Freight Tools For Schools Recipient

In October of 2024, the program was recognized and became the recipient of Harbor Freight's $50,000 prize. Winning the District Teacher of the Year, made this achievement possible. The celebration was a surprise event covered by NBC local news. The video to the right is the video provided to Harbor Freight as part of the application process. The link provided is the NBC News segment.  

NBC Link

MVHS Auto Shop Experience

MVHS Auto Shop is taught by Mr. Fleming. It includes a new facility equipped with the latest technology from the automotive industry. The program is divided into two separate two year pathways. The first two year pathway focuses on general maintenance and light repair, while the second two year pathway is designed to focus on diagnostics. Many students decide to take both pathways so they end with four total years of Auto Shop. Students also have the option to enroll in SkillsUSA to compete against other schools who likewise offer an automotive pathway.

GUHSD Assurance of Nondiscrimination under Title IX

Assurance of Nondiscrimination

Grossmont Union High School District programs and activities shall be free from discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying based on age, gender, sex, race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, marital or parental status, physical or mental disability, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation or the perception of one or more of such characteristics. (GUHSD Board Policy 5145.3)

Additional Title IX non-discrimination information

4119.26 BP Employee/Student Interaction Policy

Additional non-discrimination and related policies

New Facility Grand Opening Ceremony

Pathway Vision

Graduates of the Monte Vista HS automotive pathway will demonstrate professionalism by working effectively in a group or independently while using reading, writing, math, science, communication and critical thinking skills to diagnose modern vehicles and perform the necessary repairs found common in the industry.

Linked Learning Mission

The automotive pathway is a Linked Learning program. Currently it is linked with English, geometry and art. The teachers align rigorous project-based curriculum in order to foster students’ independent and collaborative learning skills. The students through the year complete several linked projects and post them on an established e-portfolio that demonstrates their capabilities in the automotive career.

This video is a senior class Dodge 440 Project.