Chula Vista High School students use gardening to transition back to the classroom Teachers and students found a peaceful way to transition back to the classroom after a year of studying from home. Author: Ariana Cohen Updated: 5:58 PM PDT July 15, 2021 CHULA VISTA, Calif. — Thursday was the second orientation day at a San Diego County high school where teachers and students found a peaceful way to transition back to the classroom after a year of studying from home. Chula Vista High School students were back on school grounds. But instead of being at a desk, they were gardening. “It's an empty lot we transformed into an organic garden,” said Social Justice and Food class teacher, Maria Gallaher.