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 Corte Madera Allaire School Grades:1st- 8th The goal of Allaire School is to teach children to compensate for their learning disabilities, to become independent learners, to be good citizens and to become productive, creative members of our society. Students must have average to above or gifted intelligence. The Allaire school has an enriched content subject program that includes: Public Speaking, Play Writing, Performing Talents, "Marin Youth In Arts", Tennis, Triathlon training and race, Basketball, and Volleyball, Science Fair, Headlands Institute Field Research, Computer: Word Processing and Math Facts Games, Drawing, Painting, Sculpting, Photography, Museum Visits, Field Trips, and Community Service. Lycee Francais La Perouse- The International French School Grades: PK-5th Founded by parents in 1967, the Lycée Français La Pérouse is an academic institution accredited by the State of California and the French Ministry of Education. It belongs to a network of over 400 French schools worldwide and receives substantial financial support from the French Government. The Lycée offers a preschool through 12th grade education to French, American and students of other cultures. The Lycée is an American private school with a French public school curriculum. Lycée Français La Pérouse is run by the parents, with financial responsibility residing in the Board of Directors, elected from among parents and other community leaders. Pedagogical direction, however, is provided by the Agence pour l'Enseignement Français à l'Etranger (Agency for International French Education) under the guidance of the French Ministry of Education. Our mission is unique, as is the cultural diversity of our student population. This produces a blend of structures and traditions particular to our school. Facilities Marin Country Day School Grades: K-8th Marin Country Day School is moving into their second, fifty years of being an outstanding school. The values and the spirit which have guided the school thus far remain central. They have a focus of the people- the children, teachers and families who make up the community. A sense of optimism, or a “culture of possibility”; a conviction that learning is a lifelong and joyous proposition. From their days as a spunky start-up they have learned to dream big and to work hard. Marin County Day Schools mission encapsulates their aspirations and frames their planning. As they launched their Strategic Plan 2006 MCDS strives to continue to provide children with strong foundational skills and also to equip them for 21st century citizenship in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Marin Montessori School Toddler: 18 Months – 2yrs old Enrollment: 196 MMS was the brainchild of eleven families who wanted the finest quality Montessori education Situated next to the bay with a living marsh, a large field, and learning gardens, MMS’s By 1991, MMS was ready to enroll toddlers in the new Sandpiper classrooms. MMS Two decades after moving onto the Paradise Drive location, MMS went from a preschool for 3-to 6-year-olds to a school that educated children from 18 months to 12 years of age. Today, MMS is a school with a modern face that not only physically complements
 FAIRFAX Cascade Canyon School Grades: K-8th Cascade Canyon was founded as an elementary school in 1981 by international educator Ann Barar (Evans). The original teachers and parent body of Cascade Canyon School wanted to establish a committed and connected community for their children. They felt that their children’s success lay in the relationship between teachers and students. Three basic tenets were established in order to secure this philosophy: 1. Small student to teacher ratio; 2. A familiar atmosphere which included community meetings and cross age learning; 3. A sense of student responsibility and ability to affect positive change in the world. The original foundation of the school was based on Dewey's model of education and Barar's experience in the British Embassy School in West Germany. St. Rita School Grades: PK-8th Mission Statement: As a community of learners, believers and friends, we are called to share in the message of Christ and are dedicated to building a community of respect, responsibility and kindness. Saint Rita School is a community of learners, believers and friends. They are a San Francisco Archdiocesan Catholic elementary school, serving pre-school through eighth grade, centrally located in Marin County. Since 1957, Saint Rita has provided children with an extraordinary education. St. Rita’s is committed to the complete development of children intellectually, morally, socially, spiritually, and physically. The school of 170 students promotes strong, rigorous academic standards, a values-centered, Christian based education, and an enthusiasm for lifetime learning. Saint Rita maintains and nurtures a family environment in a safe community of experienced teachers and staff who know and care about each student. They continue to invest in their students and expand their programs as seen in their new pre-school program, music and Spanish programs, and the addition of their school garden. St. Rita middle school departmental program is in place for sixth-eighth grade students. Extended Day Care is available before and after school to support our families. A student at Saint Rita School will be prepared with the tools and skills needed to succeed in high school and beyond.
Kentfield Marin Catholic High School Grades: 9th-12th Marin Catholic High School is a Roman Catholic college preparatory school serving young men and women. Consistent with their Gospel values, they are committed to the education of the whole person. As a community that values faith, knowledge and service, they provide their students with a spiritual, academic, and extra-curricular environment. Marin Catholic expects their students, through their experiences in the classroom and as active members of the school community, to develop the attributes of an educated person: responsibility, both personal and social; critical ability; appreciation for the complexity of the world around us. They hope to instill in their students the confidence that will empower them, as informed and compassionate individuals, to effect change in the world. They are committed to learning as a lifelong process. Marin Catholic has a student population, drawn from four Bay Area Counties. The diverse student body comes from over 40 parochial, private and public junior high and grammar schools. Students are drawn from a broad area-wide spectrum of social, ethnic, religious, and economic backgrounds. Approximately, 65% of the student body is Catholic and 35% is comprised of students of other faiths.
Larkspur Marin Primary Grades: PK-8th Marin Primary & Middle School, founded in 1975, is a preschool through eighth grade co-educational independent school located in Larkspur, Marin County, California. Marin Primary believes that childhood is a time to be treasured, so they strive to protect the pace of each child's journey from childhood to adolescence. They believe in educating the whole child and recognize that every child learns differently. At Marin Primary they, don't ask, "how smart is each child," but rather, "how is each child smart." Marin Primary first opened its doors as a preschool in the basement of a Lutheran church. Five years later, the school moved to its present 8 acre location on the border between Larkspur and Corte Madera. In 1994 the school added sixth grade and changed its name to Marin Primary & Middle School. The three divisions, preschool, primary and middle school, are structured to meet the unique needs of students at these developmental levels and led by an energetic and talented faculty with a committed administration. Marin Primary & Middle School is accredited by CAIS (California Association of Independent Schools) and WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges). St. Patrick’s Elementary Grades: K-8th St. Patrick’s provides their students with the knowledge and skills necessary for them to make informed decisions, to follow Christ’s example of service to others, and to live meaningful and productive lives. Prayer, participation in liturgy, and the reception of the sacraments instill an awareness of the presence of the Living God within their community. St. Patrick’s maintains high expectations for all students; they encourage them to work to their potentials and to develop their intellectual curiosity. They provide a curriculum which fosters an appreciation of the value of study and instills an enthusiasm for lifelong learning. Through the application of various teaching strategies and programs they are able to accommodate individual differences and needs. St. Patrick’s encourages academic self-discipline, critical thinking skills, independent reasoning, and creative expression in order to prepare students to meet the challenges of tomorrow’s world.
Mill Valley Marin Horizon School Grades: Toddler-8th The mission at Marin Horizon School is to challenge students to be self-reliant thinkers and lifelong learners. The faculty at Marin Horizon School, inspires academic excellence, nurture students’ natural love of learning, and encourages them to be confident individuals who are responsible to each other, the community and the world. Since 1977, Marin Horizon School has maintained a tradition of superior education while providing a safe and caring environment for all who walk through their halls. They have a vibrant parent community that values all aspects of diversity, has a strong dedication to community service and enjoys the partnership they share with MHS in educating their children. Thanks to the many donations from their parents, Marin Horizon School is in construction on a beautiful new facility which will house their 4th through 8th graders and will provide them with a space that works with as much purpose as they do. The graduates from Marin Horizon School are successful at top Bay Area High Schools and the finest colleges in the country. Mount Tam School Grades: K-8th Mount Tamalpais School seeks to provide students with a solid academic foundation and to foster a genuine enthusiasm for learning. Mount Tamalpais School is dedicated to the active pursuit of knowledge and to integrity, community service and fairness. They want their students to embrace diversity, honoring the value of each individual's strengths, choices, feelings and ideas. They strive to celebrate the human spirit by being responsible members of their families, the school community, and the world. The staff and faculty are committed to a strong, interactive and multidisciplinary curriculum, designed to challenge and enlighten. The faculty serves as guides and role models for the students enrolled at Mount Tamalpais School. In addition, small-group instruction maximizes the inherent potential of each child and fosters respect for each student's interests and abilities. Ring Mountain Day School Grades: PK- 8th Ring Mountain Day School’s student-centered program creates a dynamic learning environment to stimulate creative thinking, motivate academic excellence, and instill a lifelong desire to learn. Small class size enables the faculty to apply an individualized, integrated approach that inspires students to realize their talents, strengths, capabilities and dreams. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving in real-life situations, promoting comprehensive understanding of academics and the arts. Students develop overall self-awareness and a sense of personal responsibility to their communities: family, school, and the diverse world in which they live. Wende Kumara Day School Grade: PK-Kindergarten Kumara School began in 1983 is located in a small residential neighborhood, surrounded by giant poplar, eucalyptus and redwood trees. Kumara School offers a play based, socially focused program where the ideas of social constructivism and Reggio Emilia inspired documentation and project work influence the daily experiences of children, teachers and parents. Teachers support children's constructing knowledge by presenting and encouraging opportunities for deep exploration of subjects, promoting questioning, teaching problem solving skills and nourishing expression, creativity and wonder. At the Kumara school there is a child ratio of 1:8. Kumara's students are organized into 3 age related core groups. Children remain in the company of the same teachers and the same core group of children throughout their time at Kumara. These core groups contribute to a sense of identity and security. Core groups meet for about an hour in the morning with the core teachers. During the rest of the day's activity period’s teachers are responsible for certain areas of the school where children of all ages play with or nearby each other, choosing teacher facilitated or child initiated activities from any of the open activity areas; art room, outside, large/motor/expressive room, fine motor/quiet room, and the pre-K kindergarten room.
Novato Christian Life School Grades: PK- 8th Marin Christian Academy and Noah's Ark Preschool located in Novato, CA, provide some of the best private school education in Marin County for Preschool through eighth grade. Marin Christian Academy is committed to providing a high academic program with proven curriculum that will include the development of the whole child spiritually, mentally, socially, physically and emotionally. MCA’s strong academic program is Biblically based and uses a comprehensive core curriculum with an emphasis fine arts and technology. Through the academic program, students are challenged to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, become caring citizens of society, develop critical thinking skills, study skills and basic academic skills that are essential to future to success. MCA’s goal is to equip students to become intrinsically motivated to perform and achieve, commit themselves to becoming life-long learners, accept responsibility for their own actions and serve God and their fellow man with love and respect. Good Shepherd Lutheran Grades: PK-5th Located in the beautiful rolling hills of Novato, Good Shepherd Lutheran School offers an enriched academic experience in a nurturing Christian environment. The preschool program serves children from the age of two until Kindergarten. Our elementary program, Kindergarten through 5th grade, provides the students with a stimulating academic curriculum and enrichment classes that include instrumental music, drama, chorus, Spanish and art. All K-5 teachers are credentialed. Founded in 1976, Good Shepherd seeks to provide innovative learning opportunities where children feel challenged and supported. With smaller class sizes and an aide in every classroom, teachers are able to differentiate their programs to meet the needs of all students. Good Shepherd is a member of the Evangelical Lutheran Education Association and the California Association of Private School Organizations, and is accredited through the National Association of Education of the Young Child. Montessori School of Novato Grades: Toddler-K Montessori School of Novato has been owned and o operated by Susan Young since 1985. Susan has a BA in child psychology and an AMI certificate. She has been working in preschools for over 25 years. The last 20 years in Montessori classrooms. The school is licensed by the California State Department of Social Services for ages two to five years. The Montessori school year begins in September and ends in mid June. Enrollments are accepted throughout the year on a space available basis. The school year follows the Novato public school system schedule although daycare and summer programs are available. Montessori School of Novato is licensed for 60 children. There is one Toddler Class for two year olds with a maximum of 10 children with a teacher and an assistant. Toddlers are not required to be potty trained. There are two primary classes with a mixed age group of children ages three to five years. Each class has one teacher and an assistant with a maximum of 24 in each class. The enrollment in each class varies each day because children can be enrolled for three, four or five days a week. North Bay Christian Academy Grades: K-12th North Bay Christian Academy is K-12 school with a 25 year commitment to academic excellence and strong character development with an emphasis on Christian worldview. All our regular and advanced placement classes are University of California approved. Intimate class size (10:1 student-teacher ratio) with caring, award-winning instructors! Language instruction is available in Spanish, French and Latin! NBCA is the most affordable private education in Marin. NBCA is the only Evangelical Christian high school in Marin County. Our Lady of Loretto School Grades: K-8th Our Lady of Loretto School embraces a philosophy that places the highest priority on each child's relationship with God and on each child's self esteem. The faculty and staff, as facilitators of learning, are dedicated to providing the quality of education that encourages self-expression, embraces diversity, and balances independent thought with cooperative effort. We strive to accomplish these goals in a Christ-centered atmosphere, rich in Catholic tradition, outstanding in intellectual challenge. Our Lady of Loretto School seeks to instill in students a sense of social conscience, personal commitment, and Christian action. Drawing from the strength of their foundation in Catholic values, students will be empowered to assume responsibility for personal and moral decisions in an increasingly complex and demanding world.
Ross Branson School Grades: 9th-12th Branson is an independent high school of 320 students located in the small, residential town of Ross in Marin County, 11 miles north of San Francisco. The Branson School inspires excellence in a nurturing, vibrant educational community based on personal and intellectual integrity. At the heart of Branson is the trusting, dynamic relationship between dedicated teachers and students. Through the vitality, breadth, and rigor of its programs, Branson encourages students to think critically, communicate clearly, develop their individual talents and interests, and pursue a lifelong passion for learning. Branson believes that diversity of people and thought enriches us all and promotes responsible leadership in the global community.
San Anselmo San Domenico High School Grades: 9th-12th San Domenico is located on a spectacular 515-acre campus, set in a lovely natural environment of hills, trees, and creeks in San Anselmo. Since 1850, the all girls' San Domenico Upper School has offered generations of young women a distinctive education and unique opportunity to develop their creativity and passions while exploring new interests. At San Domenico, each young woman takes personal responsibility for her academic preparation for college and for lifelong growth in partnership with a caring faculty. San Domenico’s blend of traditional and innovative college preparatory curricula teaches the essential habits of mind and prepares young women for leadership roles. Because they are a small school, they concentrate on the unique gifts of each individual in a community where support for one another is highly valued. The teacher to student ratio is 8 to 1, but the level of interaction and engagement with each other is 1 to 1. Here each student is engaged every day in her education. San Domenico Lower- Middle School Grades: PK-8th San Domenico is located on a spectacular 515-acre campus, set in a lovely natural environment of hills, trees, and creeks in San Anselmo. Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade Middle School St. Anselm Elementary Grades: K-8th St. Anselm School is a community of faith in the Catholic tradition. Through a collaborative partnership with both the parent and parish community, they are committed to the growth and development of the whole child. They provide an engaging, challenging, and comprehensive academic program. St. Anselm School is an educational community that emphasizes the spiritual, intellectual, and personal development of students. They complement the home in developing the whole child, instilling in each student a love for God and His Church. They foster an enthusiasm for lifelong learning and an aspiration to academic excellence. St. Anselm School encourages appreciation for the intrinsic value of life, a respect for the dignity of others, and a commitment to social justice. St. Anslem School promotes in each of their students a positive self-image while inspiring them to work collaboratively and be responsible citizens.
San Rafael Brandeis Hillel Day School Grades: K-8th Brandeis mission is to serve the Jewish community by providing children with an outstanding academic program in general and Judaic studies within a dynamic and diverse Jewish cultural environment. Brandeis Hillel Day School (BHDS) is an independent co-educational school providing an outstanding academic education for children in grades kindergarten through eight. Brandeis Hillel students become accomplished, independent, creative and critical thinkers who develop a life-long love of learning. A low student to teacher ratio allows students individual attention and sets the foundation to build self-confidence within a nurturing environment. Marin Academy Grades: 9th-12th Marin Academy is an independent, coeducational, college preparatory high school, located in San Rafael, California, twelve miles north of San Francisco. Marin Academy is recognized as an innovative school whose blend of rigorous college preparation and distinguished performing and visual arts occupies a unique place in secondary education. It is a school which seeks to balance its commitment to providing an outstanding academic curriculum alongside a variety of challenging experiences – among them athletics, outdoor education, and service learning – when, taken as a whole, constitute a Marin Academy education. Marin Waldorf School Grades: PK-8th The Waldorf curriculum is complex and articulated throughout the eight years that the class teacher remains with their students. Each Waldorf School is independent and each Waldorf class teacher decides the best way to deliver the curriculum to his or her own set of students. A Waldorf education has abundant richness to offer above and beyond a conventional education. There are no grades until late middle school. Instead, teachers hold detailed parent conferences and write extensive reports on the children’s progress. In lieu of textbooks, the children create beautiful main lesson books alongside their block studies. There is no standardized testing, though students in seventh grade begin practicing for SSAT placement, and there are no computer or video aids in any classroom. Montessori de Terra Linda Grades: 2yrs- 6th Montessori de Terra Linda (MDTL), has been serving children and their families since 1970. MDTL offers a Montessori education for children ages two through twelve. Montessori de Terra Linda is associated with Association Montessori Internationale. AMI is the original association created in 1932 to uphold the standards of Montessori education as set by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori de Terra Linda’s program assures that each child receives the highest level of Montessori education, one that not only provides a solid foundation for his or her further education, but is a preparation for life. Montessori de Terra Linda provides a unique learning environment founded on the principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Our dedicated school community guides and nurtures the natural unfolding of the whole child in an atmosphere of order, beauty and harmony. Each child is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional and spiritual growth. St. Isabella’s Parochial Elementary Grades: K-8th St. Isabella School has been Educating Tomorrow's Leaders for over 40 years. The philosophy and values of St. Isabella School call us to provide an outstanding education which integrates the teaching of Jesus, and the gospel values into every aspect of the intellectual, physical, emotional, social, and most importantly, spiritual growth of each child. St. Isabella’s encourages their students to discover and to develop their God-given gifts; to become people of character with a love for learning and a zest for life. St. Isabella School has 260 students, with an average of 29 students per class, kindergarten through grade 8. There are classroom aides for grades 1-5 and K-8 science classes. The middle school, grades 6-8, is departmental. The faculty includes specialist teachers for Spanish, music, algebra, PE, computer technology and science. St. Isabella’s also has a school counselor and two learning resource teachers; one for grades K-4, the other for 5-8. Our full and part-time faculty gives us a teacher student ratio of 1:17. Saint Marks Elementary Grades: K-8th Saint Mark’s School provides a challenging academic program in a nurturing community that values respect, responsibility and trust. An independent, nonsectarian school, Saint Mark’s enrolls students in Kindergarten through grade eight who will benefit from rigorous academic and creative challenges. While the school celebrates world cultures, faiths and values, it has no religious affiliation of its own. The school works in partnership with families to foster academic success and personal growth. Saint Mark’s recognizes that a diverse community enriches the learning of all students and promotes global understanding and citizenship. Saint Mark's was accredited in 1984 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and was given full membership in the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS). St. Raphael’s Elementary Grades: K-8th Saint Raphael School is a fully accredited Catholic elementary school located in the heart of downtown San Rafael, adjacent to the Church and Mission. Saint Raphael School, rooted in the Dominican tradition, is dedicated to living out Catholic values in a richly diverse population, while providing a strong academic education for all students. As Catholic Educators, Saint Raphael’s primary challenge is to present the gospel message of Jesus in order to develop a Christian community that promotes the values of love, peace, and service to others on personal, group, national and global levels.
Tiburon Ring Mountain Day School Grades: PK Ring Mountain Day School’s student-centered program creates a dynamic learning environment to stimulate creative thinking, motivate academic excellence, and instill a lifelong desire to learn. Small class size enables the faculty to apply an individualized, integrated approach that inspires students to realize their talents, strengths, capabilities and dreams. The curriculum emphasizes problem solving in real-life situations, promoting comprehensive understanding of academics and the arts. Students develop overall self-awareness and a sense of personal responsibility to their communities: family, school, and the diverse world in which they live. St. Hilary’s Elementary School Grades: K-8th A community of 40 teachers, assistants, specialists and administrators works with 260 students, a ratio of 8 to 1 that allows for dedicated attention throughout the day. St. Hilary School believes in the benefit of learning in small groups for math, science, reading, art and technology. St. Hilary School focuses on educating the whole child by providing a superior education within a safe and nurturing community. Children are encouraged to strive for excellence in their academic, spiritual, social, and athletic activities. St. Hilary School is accredited by both the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
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