Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is one of four elementary schools in the Cabrillo Unified School District. Hatch Elementary is committed to helping children become lifelong learners in an environment that values academic excellence and global understanding. Our school is unique in the district because we provide two pathways of learning for students. The first is a traditional English program and the second is a Two-Way Bilingual Immersion ( English-Spanish TWBI) program.  We are fortunate to have several student teachers and interns on campus each year due to strong partnerships with Stanford University and the Amity Institute. Our parent organizations (PTO, SIPA, and ELAC) allow parents to become active members of the Hatch community and support the school in many wonderful ways.

Two Pathways.

There are two educational pathways at Hatch: the English-Only program (Traditional) and the Two-Way Bilingual Immersion program (Spanish and English).

English-Only (Traditional): Instruction is offered in English. Academic instruction is offered in English in alignment with all other district elementary schools.

Two-Way Bilingual Immersion  (Spanish and English): Starting in Kindergarten, instruction is offered in Spanish 90% of the time and English is introduced gradually over the years. By 5th grade, students are taught in each language 50% of the time. By the end of high school, students in the TWBI (Immersion) program are fluent and literate in both languages.

One Destination.

Every student shall be empowered to achieve the highest of skills academically, linguistically, and socially while developing self-esteem and creativity. We believe education is the shared responsibility of parents, students, and the community in partnership with the school.

Our Principal

Dear Hatch community,

It is with great enthusiasm that I join the Hatch Elementary School community as your new principal. I am truly excited to begin our work together in support of the growth, learning, and well-being of every student.

I bring 25 years of experience to this role, having served as a special education classroom teacher for 10 years and, as an administrator, for 15 years, most recently as the principal of Cunha Intermediate School. I am deeply passionate about fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment for all children. As I step into this role, I am committed to listening, learning, and leading with transparency and respect.

I am eager to get to know each of you in the coming weeks. Please don’t hesitate to reach out or stop by to introduce yourself. I am excited and honored to become part of the Hatch family, and I look forward to all we will accomplish together.

Warmly,

Jeff Clinton

Principal

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Cabrillo Unified School District

Querida Comunidad Hatch,

Es con gran entusiasmo que me uno a la comunidad de la Escuela Primaria Hatch como su nuevo director. Estoy muy emocionado de comenzar nuestra colaboración para apoyar el crecimiento, el aprendizaje y el bienestar de cada estudiante.

Aportó 25 años de experiencia a esta posición, habiendo trabajado como maestro de educación especial durante 10 años y como administrador durante 15 años, más recientemente como director de la Escuela Intermedia Cunha. Me apasiona fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje seguro, estimulante para todos los niños. Al asumir este puesto, me comprometo a escuchar, aprender y liderar con transparencia y respeto.

Tengo muchas ganas de conocer a cada uno de ustedes en las próximas semanas. No duden en contactarnos o pasar a visitarnos para presentarnos. Me emociona y me honra formar parte de la familia Hatch, y espero con ansias todo lo que lograremos juntos

Atentamente,

Jeff Clinton

Director

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School
Cabrillo Unified School District