Our Emblem.  The pine tree in our emblem represents the one inscribed on America’s most famous colonial coin – the Pine Tree Shilling.  In 1652 Massachusetts settlers minted this American-Spirit coin in defiance of the King’s order.  The Pine Tree Shilling filled their need for an honest, stable currency.

Because the pine tree became a symbol for resistance to tyranny, the flags of several New England colonies pictured it along with the inscription, An Appeal to Heaven.

Those flags were carried by our forefathers into the early battles for American independence.

Our Emblem.  The pine tree in our emblem represents the one inscribed on America’s most famous colonial coin – the Pine Tree Shilling.  In 1652 Massachusetts settlers minted this American-Spirit coin in defiance of the King’s order.  The Pine Tree Shilling filled their need for an honest, stable currency.

Because the pine tree became a symbol for resistance to tyranny, the flags of several New England colonies pictured it along with the inscription, An Appeal to Heaven.

Those flags were carried by our forefathers into the early battles for American independence.

Our History.  Carden Academy of Mission Viejo has flourished along with the community. It was founded in 1994 by Patricia Cullinane and now has a student body of approximately 200.  At Carden Academy, students are surrounded by others with the same common goals and aspirations. They find an environment where academic achievement is esteemed and doesn’t interfere with social acceptance.

With the combination of Mae Carden’s method and curriculum, our unique approach to teaching, and a competent and engaging faculty, we at Carden Academy are offering you and your children the finest education available today.

Our History.  Carden Academy of Mission Viejo has flourished along with the community. It was founded in 1994 by Patricia Cullinane and now has a student body of approximately 200.  At Carden Academy, students are surrounded by others with the same common goals and aspirations. They find an environment where academic achievement is esteemed and doesn’t interfere with social acceptance.

With the combination of Mae Carden’s method and curriculum, our unique approach to teaching, and a competent and engaging faculty, we at Carden Academy are offering you and your children the finest education available today.