King-Chavez Neighborhood of Schools (KCNS) is comprised of 5 public charter schools, located within the Historic Barrio District and Downtown neighborhoods of San Diego. At King-Chavez schools, educating students involves more than the mastery of daily lessons. An unwavering personal investment is made in every student in every school, rooted from a foundation of love. Mission: KCNS is committed to providing a welcoming and culturally sensitive environment along with unique learning opportunities, like cross-curricular instruction, blended learning with technology, impactful field experiences, internships for high school students, and free after-school programs. Our mission is simple, yet powerful: ?We seek excellence in academics, arts, and athletics from the foundation of love.?