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      Dehesa Method Sports Academy (DMSA) for grades TK–6 and Method Summit Academy (MSA) for grades 7–12 are tuition-free public schools designed specifically for student-athletes in the San Diego area. 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.

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      Current Waitlist and Online Options (2025-26) 

      The good news? DMSA and MSA are popular. Really popular, in fact. The bad news? We are at capacity for the 25-26 school year. However, we have waitlist and online options, including:

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      Option 1: DMSA Online or in-person academics (grades K-6)

      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.

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      Option 2: MSA In-Person Academics (Grades 7-9)

      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.

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      Option 3: Method Online Independent Study (Grades 7-12)

      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.

      Grades 7–9: May enroll in the online program while on the waitlist for an in-person campus spot.

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      In accordance with California Education Code Section 47605(e)(4)(B), Method will not request a pupil’s records or require a parent, guardian, or pupil to submit the pupil’s records to the Charter School before enrollment.

      Enroll now (7-12 Online Only)

      In accordance with California Education Code Section 47605(e)(4)(B), Method will not request a pupil’s records or require a parent, guardian, or pupil to submit the pupil’s records to the Charter School before enrollment.

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      We've worked with thousands of student athletes for a decade. DMSA is an innovative new school built on years of experience. We provide student athletes with the flexible learning and training environment they need to succeed.

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