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 DIXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT Dixie School (K-5) The Dixie School District is an elementary district serving the northern San Rafael communities of Terra Linda, Marinwood and Lucas Valley. It was founded in 1864, making it one of the oldest school districts in Marin County. Dixie School District includes three elementary schools for kindergarten through fifth grades: Dixie School, Vallecito School and Mary E. Silveira School. Sixth through eighth graders attend Miller Creek Middle School. District enrollment is approximately 1,700. Class sizes in 2005/06 averaged less than 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, 24 students in grades four and five, and 25 students in grades six through eight. Dixie School District is within the San Rafael High School District and most Miller Creek graduates attend Terra Linda High School. The Dixie School District office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community Involvement Dr. Thomas J. Lohwasser, Superintendent DIXIE SCHOOL Dixie School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2002 and National Patricia Flynn, Principal MARY E. SILVEIRA SCHOOL Jeanne Casella, Principal VALLECITO SCHOOL Vallecito School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2006, is located in the Terra Linda area of San Rafael. The school facility includes a library, multipurpose room, kitchen and playing field. Modernization was recently funded through a local bond measure and completed in 2002. Vallecito School has a strong and engaged teaching and support staff as well as a strong community base. Betty Jordan, Principal MILLER CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL Miller Creek Middle School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2001 and 2005, is situated in the Lucas Valley area of San Rafael. Modernization was recently funded through a local bond measure and was completed in 2001. Greg Johnson, Principal
 KENTFIELD SCHOOL DISTRICT Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School (K-4) The Kentfield School District serves the central Marin communities of Greenbrae and Kentfield. The district includes two schools: Anthony G. Bacich Elementary School (K-4) and Adaline E. Kent Middle School (5-8). District enrollment is 1,001 students, with class sizes from 18 to 25. Most Kentfield School District graduates attend Redwood High School in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The district office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Support Services Community Involvement Robert B. Caine, Superintendent ANTHONY G. BACICH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bacich Elementary School is located in Kentfield, adjacent to a tidal creek and fronting a creek side marsh. A restoration project of the marsh, managed by The Environmental Forum of Marin provides an outside learning environment for Bacich students. Teachers are supported by teacher Sally Peck, Principal A. E. KENT MIDDLE SCHOOL Kent Middle School is situated near the business center of Kentfield and across from the College of Marin campus. A challenging academic program provides the basic foundation for a curriculum that also offers extensive enrichment instruction. The Kentfield Technology Use Group provides students with access to state of- the-art electronic tools and equipment to meet the needs of students in the years ahead. Kent Middle School is recognized as a California Distinguished School, thes tate's highest honor for overall academic excellence. Skip Kniesche, Principal
LARKSPUR SCHOOL DISTRICT Neil Cummins Elementary School (K-5) The Larkspur School District serves the communities of Larkspur and Corte Madera. The district has two schools: Neil Cummins Elementary School, for kindergarten through 5th grade students and Henry Hall Middle School for grades 6-8. District enrollment is 1,104 students. Classes average 24 students per teacher, with grades K-3 averaging 20 or fewer. Larkspur School District students reside in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The Larkspur School District office, 230 Doherty Drive, Larkspur, is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community Involvement Valerie Pitts, Superintendent NEIL CUMMINS SCHOOL Neil Cummins School is located in Corte Madera adjacent to Town Park. The school has enrichment programs that include vocal and instrumental music, art, science lab, library, technology lab, physical education and motor skills. The school wide average Marilyn Clark, Principal HALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Hall Middle School offers a transitional program from a self-contained core of instruction in the 6th grade to a fully departmentalized program in the 8th grade. The academic curriculum includes language arts, social studies, mathematics, algebra, science, Spanish, health and physical education. Enrichment courses are offered in computers, woodshop, band, literature, Quest and drug education. The staff includes 23 full- and part-time certificated employees, plus a principal, resource specialists, a counselor and school secretaries. Hall Middle School was recognized in 1986, 1990, 1992 and 1996 as a California Distinguished School, the state's highest honor for overall program excellence. In 1998, Hall Middle School was designated a National Blue Ribbon School, the nation’s top award. Daniel Norbutas, Principal
MILL VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Edna Maguire (K-5) The Mill Valley School District is an elementary school district serving Mill Valley and the unincorporated areas of Alto, Strawberry Point, Tamalpais Valley, Muir Beach, Panoramic Ridge and Homestead Valley. The District includes five kindergarten through fifth grade schools: Edna Maguire, Old Mill, Park, Strawberry Point and Tamalpais Valley. Sixth through eighth graders attend Mill Valley Middle School. District enrollment is 2,287 students. Class Size Reduction has been implemented in grades 1-3 and most kindergarten classes. Class size average in grades K-8 is 21.8 students. Mill Valley School District students reside in the Tamalpais Union High School District, with most attending Tamalpais High School. The Mill Valley School District Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (closed between 12-1 daily). Community Involvement Ken Benny, Superintendent
Edna Maguire School is a California Distinguished School. It is situated in a residential area on 11 acres of land at the foot of surrounding hills. It features "The Children's Garden," a one-third acre fenced plot of land with individual classroom garden beds, an orchard and a pumpkin patch. The school offers additional assistance to students who speak English as a second language. Part-time instructional assistants and reading and math teachers work with small groups of students in order to individualize instruction. Our multi-media studio with 27 iMacs, scanners, an LCD projector and video editing equipment enables our students to integrate the use of technology into their studies. Two large fields established at the site were donated to the school by the Mill Valley Soccer and Little League Associations. On site daycare is available before and after school. Lisa Zimmer, Principal OLD MILL SCHOOL Old Mill School, the district's oldest elementary school building, is a California Distinguished School. This modern facility incorporates computer technology and internet access in all of its classrooms and the library/media center. The school is three blocks from Mill Valley’s business district and across from Old Mill Park and the Mill Valley Public Library. The facility has a large auditorium and 14 classrooms. Old Mill provides students with a well-balanced academic program integrating thematic instruction and project-based learning activities. Students and teachers use Cascade Creek in nearby Old Mill Park as an outside learning environment. Part-time instructional aides assist teachers by working with small groups and individual students. On site childcare is available before and after school. Jane McDonough, Principal
Park School is the second oldest school building in the Mill Valley School District. It is located in the geographic center of Mill Valley across from BoylePark and the municipal tennis courts.The school has 15 classrooms, a large auditorium, a media lab, an art room and our "Children's Garden," which serves as an outdoor learning lab. The students at Park School are provided with a rich and engaging curriculum that combines academic, socio-emotional and artistic learning. The entire community celebrates student learning through annual events such as the Fall Potluck and Carnival, Oceans Week, Earth Day Celebration, Variety Show and the Art Show. Park is also an “Eco-literacy” school where the principles of ecology are interwoven throughout the curriculum. Several teachers work with Bay Area environmental groups where students become involved with local watershed restoration efforts. Students are also in charge of our lunchtime recycling and compost program. Part-time instructional assistants work with classroom teachers and students to assist in the implementation of the educational program. After school care is provided on campus. Peg Minicozzi, Principal TAMALPAIS VALLEY SCHOOL Tamalpais Valley School is at the southernmost boundary of Mill Valley on eight acres. Located at the edge of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, its beautiful natural setting provides vast opportunities for environmental studies. School facilities include a large turf field, rooms for teaching art and music, a computer lab, a large multi-purpose room, two teaching gardens and a well-equipped library. Tam Valley’s Learning Center offers an innovative approach to meeting the needs of special education students. Average class size is 23 students in grades K-3 and 25 students in grades 4-5. Parents are encouraged to participate in their children’s education through a variety of volunteer opportunities. After school enrichment classes are sponsored by the Mill Valley Park and Recreation Department daily. Before and after school childcare is provided on site. Gail van Adelsberg, Principal MILL VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL Mill Valley Middle School is adjacent to the Bay Front Park and the Mill Valley Community Center. Each grade level is housed in a separate wing of the building. The large library serves as the school's central core. Mill Valley Middle School offers an academic program that includes English, mathematics, social studies and science. Matt Huxley, Principal STRAWBERRY POINT SCHOOL Strawberry Point School re-opened in August 2000 after having been closed for ten years. The school has been completely renovated and expanded to accommodate future growth in our district. It now has a thoroughly modern school facility that incorporates a state-of-the-art data/communications network with access points in all instructional and administrative areas. Strawberry Point School provides students a well-balanced academic program. The school is situated on Richardson Bay and is adjacent to a wetlands area. Our instructional programs utilize regional science resources to meaningfully integrate environmental awareness Leslie Thornton, Principal
NOVATO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT Hamilton (K-5)
Community Involvement Dr. Jan LaTorre-Derby, Superintendent HAMILTON SCHOOL School Motto: Learning has no limits. Hamilton Elementary School includes two campuses: the former Meadow Park School and Hamilton School. The combined campus occupies 18 acres and has a library, multi-use room and turfed playing fields. The overriding goal of preparing students for the 21st century guides our work in curriculum and instruction and our interaction with children and parents. Staff and parents work in consort to provide a meaningful education in a nurturing and inclusive environment to maximize learning for a diverse population. Students participate as leaders on Student Council and as Conflict Managers. They also study Megaskills and Bully Proofing social skills programs. Hamilton is one of four Novato Schools that received a grant from the Bay Area School Reform Collaborative (BASRC) in collaboration with the District Education Center, focusing on improving students' Ruthanne Bexton, Principal LOMA VERDE SCHOOL School Motto: Building a future for all children. Loma Verde Elementary School is located on 12 acres and has a multi-use room, computer/science lab, library and turfed playing field. The school reflects a commitment to an academic focus. The staff uses a variety of teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students, such as team teaching with the support staff, cooperative and paired learning and cross-age tutoring. Recognizing positive behavior is an important part of the development of the students’ self-esteem. Students participate in Leadership Council, conflict management, and Bully Proofing. Parent participation is strong and focuses on supporting all students in the diverse population, through PTA, Leadership Team, and volunteering. Loma Verde Elementary is a California Distinguished School. Dan Guliasi, Principal LU SUTTON SCHOOL Mission: Educating all students to become life-long learners who are independent, responsible and productive citizens in our diverse society. Lu Sutton Elementary School, located on 10 acres, has a multi-use room, library, computer lab and turfed playing fields. Students participate in a rigorous standards-based program with an instructional focus on language, math and science. Involving the family as a partner in learning is the cornerstone of the program. Teachers incorporate hands-on projects involving the entire curriculum. To further enhance our instructional program, students benefit from a strong Student Council program (grades 3-5) as well as our Mega Skills program that promotes strong character and citizenship. Our very supportive PTA supports Lu Sutton in a variety of ways, including art docent presentations, numerous field trips, assemblies and the beautification of Suzanne Thompson, Principal LYNWOOD SCHOOL Vision Statement: Faculty and staff provide a standards-based comprehensive curriculum that addresses and meets the needs of all students in a safe and nurturing Lynwood Elementary School is located on 10 acres and has a multi-use room, computer lab, library and turfed playing fields. Literacy is a school focus. We offer a number of programs to meet the needs of our students. Our instructional assistants and volunteers read with the students daily. Teachers and support staff work in grade level teams to provide a strong core program for students. Lynwood has an excellent counseling program as part of its School Linked Services project. This is the third year of the Even Start grant, which addresses preschool and parent education. Lynwood is one of four Novato schools that have received a Readiness grant through First Five of Marin. This summerwe held our first Kinder Academy. Ivy Morritt, Principal OLIVE SCHOOL Mission: We are committed to providing a challenging standards-based instructional program that focuses on developing the knowledge and skills in students required for Olive School is located on nine acres and has four classroom wings, a multi-use PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOL Mission: Dedicated to building a community of learners where students strive to reach their full potential academically, socially and emotionally. Pleasant Valley School is located on 12 acres and has a library, community center, turfed playing fields and a wellequipped computer lab. Staff and parents work in partnership to provide a safe and stimulating learning environment. There is a high level of parent involvement. The standards-based academic program is enriched with such activities as field trips and assemblies. Technology is integrated into the curriculum of all classes. Positive social skills are encouraged through class meetings, a conflict managers program and a life-skills group. The Eagle Word Program promotes strong character and citizenship. The PTA supports the school in many ways, including the beautification of the school campus. Pleasant Valley was named a California Distinguished Schoo in 1993 and again in 2002 and received a Marin County Golden Bell Award in 2002 for the Book In A Bag program. Pam Conklin, Principal RANCHO SCHOOL Mission: Acquisition of basic skills through direct instruction. Rancho School is located on 11 acres. It has a newly remodeled library, computer lab, multi-use room and turfed playing fields. Rancho School is the home of the Essentialist Program, a more structured approach to education, with an emphasison basic academic skills and subjects and establishment of good study habits. Rancho is a magnet school serving students from throughout the Novato Unified School District. Rancho provides a variety of activities for students, many sponsored by the PTA. An Eagle Card program serves as an incentive for academic achievement, good behavior and helpfulness. The school has a high level of parent support. Rancho has been a California Distinguished School, received the Governor's Reading Award and received a Golden Bell in 2002 for their "Ranchoberg" project. Jill Rosenquist, Principal SAN RAMON SCHOOL Mission: Children, parents and staff work cooperatively at San Ramon in a safe and caring environment where all children can learn, be successful and prepare themselves San Ramon Elementary School is located on 7 acres. It consists of three buildings clustered around a library. Kindergarten classes are held in a separate cluster. The school is surrounded by turfed playing fields. San Ramon focuses on educating the whole child. The instructional approach is to involve students with decision making and problem solving in a cooperative setting with emphasis on integration of subjects. It is recognized as a model program balancing rigorous academic content standards with enriched student appropriate curriculum. In 1995 and 2000, San Ramon was designated a California Distinguished School. Mary Pritchard, Principal
Mission: Maximize student success through academic achievement and social development. Hill Middle School was completely remodeled in 1991 when it opened as a middle school. The school facilities include a multi-use room, gym, two computer labs, research lab, media center, library, science labs, art room and television studio. Hill’s commitment to student learning is reflected in its emphasis on the whole child. Whether it is in the core curriculum, student activities, performing arts, physical fitness, foreign language, computer education, counseling or peer educators, the emphasis is on the student. A well-established positive reward system for academics and behavior is in place. Regular student of the month assemblies are celebrated. Small World Week takes place each January. Civil War Days occur in May. Hill Middle televises news every Friday to each classroom. Hill has been awarded a Marin County Golden Bell Award three times for outstanding after school support programs, student involved garden projects and support core classes for our EL students. Hill has been named a Louise Koenig, Principal SAN JOSE MIDDLE SCHOOL Mission: Where children learn and grow in a supportive environment. San Jose Middle School is located on 18 acres. Special facilities include a library, gymnasium, new computer/multi-media lab, band and chorus room, a wood shop and several turfed playing fields. San Jose's staff provides a safe, inviting environment for students where social and emotional growth is valued. All students in English language arts, history, social science, science and physical education take a common core curriculum. Math and science are offered in heterogeneous groups. Elective exploratory courses allow students to pursue areas of interest. A variety of elective courses are offered, including exploratory, Spanish I, publication, music, drama, woodshop, art, leadership and various support classes. The instructional approach encourages independent thinking, integration of content, cooperative learning and infusion of technology. Student activities are numerous. San Jose received a Marin County Golden Bell Award in 2002 for its school-wide project, is a California Distinguished School and is the first recipient of a Hewlett/Annenburg Grant in Marin County. Dale Ravazzini, Principal SINALOA MIDDLE SCHOOL Mission: Sinaloa Middle School is a supportive community where students are challenged to acquire the knowledge and skills to live as responsible individuals in a Sinaloa Middle School is located on a 25-acre wooded site and has facilities that include a library, gymnasium, computer lab, woodshop, band, art and drama rooms and several large turfed playing fields. Spanish is offered in the eighth grade. Sinaloa offers multiple avenues for students to develop a sound educational foundation through emphasis on study skills and critical thinking. A guidance program in educational planning, goal setting and decision-making assists students in becoming independent and self-confident. Peer tutoring matches students who help each other with schoolwork. Students in grades 7 and 8 are trained to act as buddies for incoming 6th graders. All standard middle school required courses and electives are offered. Special events and activities are part of Sinaloa's daily routine. Student clubs are primarily oriented toward community and school service. Sinaloa won a Marin County Golden Bell for its student activities program and was named a California Distinguished Middle School in 2003. Kit Gabbard, Principal MARIN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL Mission: "Promote resilient, compassionate and responsible young adults" in a small Marin Oaks High School is the district's alternative high school located on the Dee Dee Shannon, Principal NOVA INDEPENDENT STUDY Mission: The world is a teacher. NOVA Independent Study program is the only K-12 independent study program in Marin County. It is located on the Hill Middle School site on the left side of the campus. NOVA is an alternative program that offers self-directed and individualized learning experiences for elementary and secondary school students. A wide variety of human and standards-based material resources are available for students. Instruction is collaborative between the student and the teachers. NOVA requires the same number of credits for graduation as required by all Novato schools at the 8th and 12th grade levels. In 2004, NOVA Independent Study was commended for its fine program and received a full six-year accreditation with a three-year review by WASC. Rich Nies, Principal NOVATO HIGH SCHOOL Mission: The mission of Novato High School is to create a safe and positive environment in which to educate and inspire our students, instill in them respect for self and others, and foster an appreciation for learning. Novato High School will prepare students for postsecondary education, economic selfsufficiency and effective citizenship in aculturally diverse society. Novato High School is situated on 38 acres, with 56 classrooms, labs, a lecture hall, career center, library, music room, three computer labs and two gymnasiums. Outdoor facilities include tennis and basketball courts, softball and baseball diamonds, a football stadium and a swimming pool. Novato High School provides students with many opportunities to develop their personal interaction skills. Critical thinking and problem-solving skills are an integral part of student assignments. The academic program covers college preparatory courses (honors/advanced placement), vocational and general education, art, music, technology, business, and industrial arts. Novato is home to the Marin School of the Arts, a general arts-based magnet school. An array of co-curricular activities is available. Novato High has won the Marin County Academic Decathlon nine years in a row. The faculty is comprised of professional educators who are fully credentialed and in some cases possess advanced degrees. Rey Mayoral, Principal SAN MARIN HIGH SCHOOL Mission: Provide a supportive environment where each student can attain his or her potential. San Marin High School is located on 39.6 acres. It has a gymnasium, student center, career center, science lecture room, and computer and photo labs. Its athletic facilities include tennis and basketball courts, a baseball diamond and a newly refurbished football field and all-weather track. San Marin has established educational objectives aimed at providing students with challenging learning experiences in academics, in making future career and educational choices, in appreciating arts, in developing an understanding of the world community, the role of citizenship and personal responsibility, and in promoting desirable leisure-time activities. San Marin has an award-winning band and choir and an assortment of clubs to meet the wide range of student interests. Over 80% of our students are involved in athletic or performing arts, which represent their involvement and pride in San Marin High School. In 2002, San Marin High School received a Marin County Golden Bell Award for its Communications and Multi-media Academy. Rod Hollander, Interim Principal NOVATO CHARTER SCHOOL School vision: Committed to educating the whole child through a Waldorf-Inspired curriculum. Novato Charter School is a public charter school in which teachers use educational methods that nurture and inspire creativity, critical thinking and motivated learning. As an institution committed to educating the whole child, the school endeavors to foster the unfolding of each child’s full potential. Using a Waldorf-method’s curriculum integrated with current best educational practices and state standards, our teachers nurture the imagination in the early years in order to build a foundation for abstract thinking. The child’s intellect is appropriately challenged in the middle years and through 8th grade. This education places equal emphasis on a solid academic foundation, artistic expression and social/emotional development. Novato Charter School offers visual and performing arts, foreign language, music programs, handwork, woodworking, gardening and environmental education, games and celebration of seasonal festivities. Rachael Bishop, Director MARIN SCHOOL OF ARTS AND Mission: MSAT is dedicated to helping students achieve personal and academic success using project-based learning, integration of arts and technology, personalization and high expectations for all students. MSAT is a public charter high school located on the Indian Valley Campus of the College of Marin. Based on a nationally recognized, award-winning model for high school education, MSAT offers a rigorous, relevant curriculum based on proven best practices. MSAT students will graduate qualified and prepared for college and career and having mastered core academic, leadership, art and technology skills. MSAT has a student-teacher ratio of 22-1. MSAT’s teachers are state-certified, experienced and passionate. Principal Stewart Fox, a middle and high school administrator, has more than 25 years of experience. Executive Director Bob Lenz is an experienced Marin educator, teacher trainer and member of the Board of Directors of Marin’s Buck Institute for Education. Stewart Fox, Principal NEXUS ACADEMY Mission: It is our intention to motivate students, engage them in academic inquiry, support their social/emotional growth and show them how to become active, contributing members of the community. Nexus Academy is currently located at the District Education Center. We are a Community Day School for 7th through 10th graders in the Novato Unified School District. Students are referred to the program through the expulsion process, the School Attendance Review Board (SARB) or Probation Services. Students and their families participate in an intake meeting prior to enrollment. At that meeting, and Individual Learning Plan (ILP) is developed to identify required steps to insure student success. Students have the opportunity to make up lost credits while continuing to meet grade level curriculum standards. Counseling services are also available to all students. Staff focuses on academic and social/emotional growth to support students as they work toward re-entry into the mainstream site. The program fosters safety and a sense of belonging. The staff creates a positive learning environment so that students may reach their goals. Lishwara Ryaru, Principal
REED UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Reed School (K-2) The Reed Union School District (RUSD) is an elementary district serving the southern Marin communities of Belvedere, Tiburon and a portion of East Corte Madera. The three school sites are located in Tiburon: Reed School for kindergarten through 2nd; Bel Aire School for grades 3, 4 and 5; and Del Mar Middle School for grades 6, 7 and 8. District enrollment is approximately 1,058 students. Last year’s average class size was 20. RUSD students are in the Tamalpais Union High School District and usually attend Redwood High School. The District Office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Community Involvement Christine Carter, Superintendent REED SCHOOL Reed School offers a nurturing and challenging climate for the primary age student. In addition to a full academic program, there is a school-wide focus on developmentally appropriate programs, character development, integration of art into the curriculum and beginning computer education. The school facilities include a multi-purpose room, library, music room, art room and turfed athletic field. The average class size is 18. Each class has a full-time teacher and a 1.5-hour instructional assistant. The staff also includes a principal, reading specialist, resource specialist, music, art, physical education teachers, a technology teacher and office staff. A childcare center adjacent to Reed School is available for parent-paid before and after school care. Reed was named a California Distinguished School (2002) in recognition of its academic excellence and meeting the needs of all students. Lexie Sifford, Principal BEL AIRE SCHOOL Bel Aire offers an academic curriculum in language arts, math, history/social studies and science. The school facility includes a new multi-purpose room, library, multimedia center, music room, art rooms, learning center and turfed athletic field. The average class size is 20 in all grades. Each class has a full-time teacher and a 1.5-hour assistant. The staff also includes a principal, two Spanish teachers, a reading specialist, a media specialist, teachers for music, physical education, computers and art, a technology specialist, a Learning Center teacher and office staff. The student program is enriched by an active student council, an environmental studies outdoor education, a Gold Rush Country trip and a musical production. Childcare is available before and after school. Bel Aire was named a California Distinguished School (2000) and a National Blue Ribbon School (2001) in recognition of its academic excellence and for meeting the individual needs of students. Patti Purcell, Principal DEL MAR SCHOOL Del Mar provides a daily academic program in math, language arts, science, history/ social studies and physical education, with electives in art, music, journalism, yearbook and steel band. Students take Spanish daily in the 7th and 8th grades for a semester or full year and every other day in 6th grade. Class size in academic subjects ranges from 20 to 22. An extra reading class is also offered for students who need assistance. There is also a small “opportunity class” designed to meet the needs of students who have difficulty with the traditional middle school schedule. The school facility includes a gymnasium, library, cyberlounge, music/drama room, snack bar and turfed athletic field. On staff are 25 teachers, a principal, assistant principal, librarian, counselor, media specialist and office staff. Del Mar has been named a California Distinguished Middle School in 2003 for the third time since 1994, in recognition of its academic excellence, peer counseling and leadership programs. Bob Vasser, Interim Principal
 ROSS SCHOOL DISTRICT Ross School (K-8) Ross School is a K-8 community public school serving 384 children on the one campus of the Ross School District. Located in the town of Ross in Marin County, the school serves the students of Ross and includes sections of Kentfield and San Anselmo, which border the town boundaries. Ross School students reside in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The school office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Community Involvement Tammy Murphy, Superintendent ROSS SCHOOL The Mission of Ross School is as follows: We are a K-8 community public school dedicated to excellence. Our mission is to build a solid educational foundation for all students while inspiring, guiding and challenging them to learn and reach out to the world with compassion, integrity and Our vision is to be an inspiring, supportive and safe learning community that will foster the education and development of our students in the 21st century. Ross School has been recognized twice as a California Distinguished School, the state's highest honor for overall academic excellence.
ROSS VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT Brookside Elementary (K-5) The Ross Valley School District is an elementary/middle school district serving the central Marin communities of San Anselmo and Fairfax. The district includes four schools: Brookside Elementary School, Manor Elementary School and Wade Thomas School for kindergarten through 5th grades and White Hill School for grades 6th, 7th and 8th. District enrollment is 1,814 students. Most Ross Valley graduates attend Sir Francis Drake High School in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The Ross Valley School District Office is open Community Involvement Cheryl Crawley, Superintendent BROOKSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL UPPER CAMPUS Brookside School, a California Distinguished School, is housed on two separate sites in suburban San Anselmo. Facilities at both sites include modernized/new classrooms, dedicated music and art rooms, school gardens, multiuse rooms and playing fields. Brookside Upper Campus has a dedicated computer lab. Brookside Lower Campus houses Brookside’s K-5 childcare facility. David Finnane, Principal Michael Kellison, Principal MANOR SCHOOL Manor School is situated in the Oak Manor neighborhood of Fairfax. Student learning is extended through our library, art room, computer lab, music room, multi-purpose room, as Catalina Nocon, Principal WADE THOMAS SCHOOL Wade Thomas, twice selected as a California Distinguished School, is located in one of San Anselmo's oldest residential neighborhoods and is built on the site of the very first school in San Anselmo. The school facility includes a computer lab, music room and art room plus a multi-use room and playgrounds, which are used extensively by the community during nonschool hours. The core curriculum is based on state standards and includes hands-on projects and activities to engage students in their own learning. The district-adopted curricula in reading and math provide continuity for student learning K-5. Wade Thomas has a school-wide program to promote strong values, a sense of respect, responsibility and cooperation. Our district foundation provides enrichment programs in music, art, technology and poetry. Students and parents are actively involved in community activities, ecology and site improvements. Student Council sponsors several projects as part of an all school community outreach. The Parent Association and community members volunteer many hours in the classrooms and on school improvement projects. Bryce Sumnick, Principal WHITE HILL MIDDLE SCHOOL White Hill Middle School, located on a 22-acre site at the base of White's Hill in Fairfax, is the middle school for three elementary feeder schools in the Ross Valley School District. In June 2001, White Hill Middle School received recognition as a California Distinguished Michele M. Patterson, Principal
SAN RAFAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bahia Vista (K-5) The San Rafael Elementary School District serves neighborhoods within the central Marin community of San Rafael. The district has six elementary schools, one K-8 school and one middle school. The schools for kindergarten through fifth grade are Bahia Vista, Coleman, Glenwood, Laurel Dell, San Pedro and Sun Valley Elementary Schools. Venetia Valley is the kindergarten through eighth grade school. James B. Davidson Middle School serves students in grades 6-8. District enrollment is 3553 students. Students of the San Rafael Elementary School District are also in the San Rafael High School District. The district office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Community Involvement Laura D. Alvarenga, Ed. D., Superintendent BAHIA VISTA SCHOOL Bahia Vista School serves the communities east of Highway 101 and south of the San Rafael Canal, including Larkspur Landing. In the fall of 2006, students and staff of Bahia Vista were welcomed into an entirely new school built on the location of the former school building. The new facility consists of two, two-story buildings that can accommodate approximately 450 students. Bahia Vista School has a strong focus on literacy and uses “Success for All,” a Juan Rodriguez, Principal COLEMAN SCHOOL Coleman School, located east of Highway 101 near Central San Rafael, serves the Dominican neighborhood and downtown San Rafael. It is an entirely new school facility, constructed in 2004. Classrooms are arranged around the library, which serves as a focal point on the campus. A separate kindergarten building is located at the front of the campus to provide easy access for students and their families. The campus also includes a multi-purpose building and soccer field. Coleman School has a literacy coordinator who provides resources, staff development and support in the reading program. Technology supports learning across the curriculum and in the library resource center. Also, every classroom has access to state-of- the-art technology. In addition to the core curriculum, Coleman offers music, yoga, physical education, creative arts instruction, school tutorials and after school enrichment and support classes. The school/parent community is actively involved as volunteers on SSC, PTA and SELAC Committees. Parent-paid after school daycare is available on site. Ruth Reynolds, Principal DAVIDSON MIDDLE SCHOOL Davidson Middle School, a culturally diverse grade 6-8 school serving San Rafael, offers a Ed Colucci, Principal GLENWOOD SCHOOL Glenwood School, a National Blue Ribbon School, located east of Central San Rafael, serves the area from Bayside Acres east to Peacock Gap. Glenwood School has a multipurpose building, state-of-the-art computer lab, new art and science building, a large library and baseball diamond and soccer fields. The school’s access to a marsh provides for a seasonal environmental study program. Glenwood School provides standards-based instruction and enrichment programs that lead to a high level of academic excellence. Parent involvement and an emphasis on family activities are vital components of the Glenwood School program. The many volunteer hours given by parents (approximately 6,000 hours per year) greatly benefit the school. The school community is culturally diverse, representing many countries. Education workshops help parents integrate learning into family life. Active parent participation is evident and welcomed throughout the school. Before and after school programs include Scout troops, sports and classes in Spanish, French, writing, chess and art. Daycare is available before and after school. Kathy O’Keefe, Principal LAUREL DELL SCHOOL Laurel Dell School, the district’s smallest school, opened its doors in 1996. Laurel Dell serves students both in the Bret Harte and east Gerstle Park neighborhoods, and throughout the district. The school has seven classrooms, a library and a computer lab, an outdoor amphitheater, and a beautiful school garden. Laurel Dell offers students a challenging classroom experience and an extended-day kindergarten program. The curriculum is delivered through developmentally appropriate practices that meet the needs of the school’s diverse population. All classroom teachers provide quality, standards-based programs in literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Laurel Dell enjoys a diversity of cultures among the student body. The PTA/SELAC is very active and supports the school community, sponsoring special events and coordinating parent efforts such as creating a school garden, the Harvest Festival, Dollar Days, and Fiesta del Sol. After school programs include SNAP, Cub Academy, art, science, YMCA sports and academic tutoring. Robert Marcucci, Principal SAN PEDRO SCHOOL San Pedro School is located in the Loch Lomond neighborhood east of downtown San Rafael. It serves the communities east of Highway 10, the area south of the San Rafael Canal, and the Loch Lomond neighborhood. San Pedro is now enjoying recent renovation with a new multipurpose Kathryn Gibney, Principal
Sun Valley School is located at the western end of San Rafael adjacent to rolling hills and acres of open space. The school serves the western portion of San Rafael including the Gerstle Park and Spring Grove areas. Sun Valley School has a new multipurpose building, library, soccer field and school garden and continues to enjoy the newly renovated school facility. The curriculum at Sun Valley is delivered through developmentally appropriate single-grade and multi-age instructional practices that meet the needs of the children. Both multi-age and single-grade classrooms provide quality standards based programs in literacy, mathematics, science and social science. Fifth grade students participate in outdoor education. The Block enrichment Program includes weekly art and music, bi-weekly P.E. and a rotation of science, computers and Julie Harris, Principal VENETIA VALLEY SCHOOL Venetia Valley School is a K-8 school serving the communities of Los Ranchitos and Santa Venetia. It is located in northeast San Rafael near Marin County Civic Center. The school buildings have recently been remodeled and modernized. Venetia Valley School emphasizes a Tracy Smith, Principal
SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT San Rafael High School (9-12) The San Rafael High School District provides secondary education to students residing in two elementary districts of central Marin: Dixie School District and San Rafael Elementary School District. District students also reside in the Marin Community College District. The San Rafael High School District has two comprehensive high schools, San Rafael High and Terra Linda High, an alternative high school, Madrone, and an adult education program for those wishing to learn English. District enrollment is 2,158 students. The district office is open Monday Community Involvement Laura D. Alvarenga, Ed. D., Superintendent SAN RAFAEL HIGH SCHOOL San Rafael High School is a 118 year old institution occupying 33 acres in central San Rafael. The school has an auditorium, theater, wood and metal shops, five computer labs, a swimming pool, three gyms, six tennis courts, a radio station and an all-weather track and lighted athletic field. The school was recently modernized. San Rafael High offers college preparatory instruction and more than 20 honors/advancement placement courses in math, English, foreign language, social studies, fine arts and science. San Rafael High offers courses in technology, business, industrial arts, computer networking and other vocations. Along with the award winning music program, courses are also offered in theatre and fine arts. A rigorous English Language Development program serves a student population representing 30 countries. Wiring for classrooms has been completed since San Rafael’s status as a Digital High School. The staff includes 53 certificated teachers, two assistant principals and two counselors to assist the principal. Approximately 80% of the students enter college each year. Judith B. Colton, Principal TERRA LINDA HIGH SCHOOL Terra Linda High School, a 2005 Distinguished School, provides comprehensive 9-12 grade education on a well-equipped and spacious campus in northern San Rafael. TLHS has a library Carole Ramsey, Principal MADRONE CONTINUATION HIGH SCHOOL Madrone Continuation High School provides an alternative secondary education for students in the San Rafael High School District. The school is currently undergoing modernization and Sue Gatlin, Principal SAN RAFAEL ADULT EDUCATION San Rafael Adult Education is an independent program offering classes in metalworking, steel pan drums and Spanish, as well as English as a Second Language (ESL) for limited and non- Sue Gatlin, Principal
SAUSALITO MARIN CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT Bayside Elementary (K-6) The Sausalito Marin City School District (SMCSD) is an elementary (K-8) district drawing its student population from Sausalito and Marin City. The district has three schools: Bayside Elementary, Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy and Willow Creek Academy, a charter school. District enrollment is 281 students. Class size averages 15 students. SMCSD students attend high Mission Statement Academic Program Parent/Community Support Dr. Debra Bradley, Superintendent BAYSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Bayside Elementary School is located on a wooded 13-acre site in Sausalito. Facilities include computer and visual arts rooms, music room, multipurpose room, parent-teacher conference room and a two-story library. In addition to core language arts, science, mathematics, social studies and physical education curriculum, elective classes are offered in art, visual and performing arts and student enrichment. Bayside has been noted as one of the safest schools in MarinCounty. Cherisse C. Baatin, Principal MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. ACADEMY Martin Luther King, Jr. Academy is located on a sunny 11-acre site in Marin City. The district has designed a comprehensive education program that enables our middle school students to: Cherisse C. Baatin, Principal WILLOW CREEK ACADEMY Willow Creek Academy is a public charter school created by parents and community to provide students with an integrated project-based curriculum with a strong academic core. Students receive a rigorous curriculum in language arts, mathematics, social studies and science with extensive work in the arts, foreign language and environmental studies. Parents are a vital part of the Willow Creek family, by providing at least 50 hours of volunteer time per year and signing a contract promising that students come to school ready to learn. Students also sign contracts with teachers to take responsibility for their work. Carol Cooper, Headmistress
TAMALPAIS UNION HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT Redwood High School (9-12) The Tamalpais Union High School District provides secondary school education to students residing in ten elementary districts in central and southern Marin: Bolinas-Stinson Union, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Nicasio, Reed Union, Ross, Ross Valley and Sausalito Marin City School Districts. The Tamalpais Union High School District includes three comprehensive high schools: Redwood, Sir Francis Drake and Tamalpais, all of which are California Distinguished Schools, and two alternative schools, San Andreas and Tamiscal Independent Study. District enrollment is 3,908 students. Tamalpais Union High School Community Involvement Bob Ferguson, Superintendent REDWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Redwood High School occupies 57 acres in a residential area of Larkspur. As one of northern California’s top academic high schools, Redwood offers an outstanding college preparatory Nancy Neu, Principal SAN ANDREAS HIGH SCHOOL San Andreas High School offers a student-centered program for high school students who experience difficulty in a large school setting. San Andreas recently had the distinction of Gerald Austin, Principal SIR FRANCIS DRAKE HIGH SCHOOL Sir Francis Drake High School is located in a residential section of San Anselmo in the Ross Valley. The facilities consist of a series of one-story buildings, a large gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, playing fields and art studios in a nicely landscaped environment. Drake High School has a mix of renowned integrated curricula and rigorous traditional and honors courses that focus on preparing students for college and life in a rapidly changing world. Parental involvement and community perception of the school, the staff and programs are exceptional. In 1999 and again in 2005, Sir Francis Drake High School was recognized as a California Distinguished School. Don Drake, Principal TAMALPAIS HIGH SCHOOL Tamalpais High School, founded in 1908, is the oldest school in the Tamalpais Union High School District. The school is renowned for the beauty of its college-style campus featuring Chris Holleran, Principal TAMISCAL HIGH SCHOOL Tamiscal High School is a fully accredited alternative independent study secondary school providing opportunities for students to complete high school courses through self-directed Sue Hall, Principal
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