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Dehesa Sports Academy (DSA) for grades K-5 and Method Summit Academy (MSA) for grades 6–12 are tuition-free public schools designed specifically for student-athletes in the San Diego area. Together they make up Dehesa Method Sports Academy (DMSA). Students attend school in person Monday through Thursday at our El Cajon (Dehesa area) campus, where they receive small group academic instruction in the classroom and personalized, sport-specific training on the field or court. Fridays are designated as online learning days, providing flexibility for travel, competitions, and additional training commitments.

Current Waitlist and Enrollment Options (2025-26)

The good news? DMSA is really popular. Really popular, in fact. The bad news? We are at capacity for the 25-26 school year in some grade levels. However, we have waitlist and enrollment options, including:

Option 1: DSA Online or in-person academics (grades K-5)

Students split their day between academics and athletics. For the academic portion, they work independently either from home or in a classroom at Dehesa Elementary School. The other half of the day is dedicated to athletic training at designated facilities, with transportation provided between the school and training locations.
Students complete their coursework online through the Smartfox Learning Management System and receive ongoing support from a dedicated Method Schools homeroom teacher. They also participate in one-on-one homeroom meetings and live virtual instructional classes.

Waitlisted

Option 2: MSA In-Person Academics (Grades 6-9)

Students spend half of their day in a classroom at Dehesa Elementary School, working in Method’s Smartfox Learning Management System with support from their homeroom teacher, similar to a traditional classroom environment. The other half of the day is dedicated to athletic training at designated facilities, with transportation provided between the school and training locations.

Open Enrollment

Option 3: Method Online Independent Study (Grades 6-12)

Students work independently at home and participate in live instructional classes for one half of the day. They access online courses through the Smartfox Learning Management System and receive support from a Method Schools homeroom teacher. Students attend one-on-one meetings, required instructional classes, and homeroom sessions. The other half of the day is dedicated to athletic training at designated facilities.

Open Enrollment

Join the Waitlist Here (Grades K-5 in-person or online)

In accordance with California Education Code Section 47605(e)(4)(B), Method Schools/MSA does not request student records or require families to submit records before enrollment.

Dehesa Sports Academy (DSA) follows a separate board policy allowing the school to review a student’s accommodations prior to enrollment to confirm resources and space are available. If a student has an IEP, an enrollment representative will contact the family to request documentation.

Enroll now (Grades 6-9 in-person or grades 6-12 Online)