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Welcome to Griffin Technology Academies!Griffin Technology Academies is located in one of the most affordable areas to live in the San Francisco Bay Area. We are less than 35 miles from downtown San Francisco and thirteen miles away from Napa Valley. The city is filled with open spaces cultural events new and old businesses and most importantly a sense of community. Griffin Technology Academies (GTA Schools) is a network of 4 charter schools in Vallejo California that focuses on providing students with a high-quality education in science technology engineering and math (STEM) fields. The first GTA charter Mare Island Technology Academy Middle and High Schools was founded in 2001 later adding Griffin Academy Middle and High Schools in 2018. GTA Schools serve students in grades 6-12. Griffin Technology Academies offer a variety of programs and services designed to support students in achieving academic success. These include: small class sizes personalized instruction extracurricular activities and enrichment opportunities like burgeoning athletic programs before and after school care programs early college (dual enrollment articulation concurrent enrollment) AVID and CTE courses. The schools also provide students with access to technology resources including laptops and tablets. Students in high school also have opportunities for community service internships and career exploration experiences coordinated through GTAs Work-Based Learning (WBL) makes our schools special is the partnership between families community and educators - each committed to preparing students to become active and responsible citizens in a diverse society by engaging students in a challenging curriculum that provides a solid foundation of academic skills in a safe learning environment. We invite you to come learn with us. GTA offers Full Benefits (Medical Dental Vision and Life) participation in California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS) California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) Union Representation and very competitive salaries.

The teacher provides an educational program that allows all students to master State standards and maximize their potential. To develop in the student skills knowledge concepts generalizations principles appreciations and attitudes that will promote fullest possible academic and physical development and assist him/her in valuing the dignity and worth of himself/herself and others. He/she provides within the classroom an educational program for the students and assists in other school programs as required by the site administrator and/or District policy.