The Trinity School prides itself on developing students' minds and spirits. It focuses on what it calls key concepts…More to determine the elementary school curriculum. These include social relations, emotional development, literacy and movement, among others. This is one of two campuses under the Trinity banner; the other is located at 330 Ravenswood Avenue. </p> <p> </p>

St. Raymond teachers instill traditional Catholic morals into the curriculum as they guide students along their…More academic journeys.  Both personal development and faith are highly valued. </p> <p>Morning prayers begin at the second bell; the first bell rings at 8am. Parents are encouraged to join the faculty and student body in the daily benediction. </p> <p>Uniforms are required. </p>

Although campus is about 50 years old, the Oak Knoll Elementary Otters renovated their campus in 2001, enabling…More students to access cable TV, phone, and Internet services in each classroom. In summer 2010, the school underwent additional construction.</p> <p>About 95 percent of parents participate in the Parent Teacher Organization, coordinating seasonal events for the whole family such as the Family Feasts and The Otter Run.</p> <p>The school spends $4,587 per pupil, compared to the state average of $5,5112, according to the school's 2008-2009 Student Accountability Report Card.</p> <p>The school's standardized test reports for 2008-09 also show 85 percent of students attaining proficient or higher than average scores on Language Arts exams, 88 percent in the subject of Math, and 85 percent on science tests.</p>

The Phillips Brooks school instills a sense of community in their pupils, enlightening them on the role they play in…More society while focusing on nurturing each student's development of tolerance and spirituality.</p> <p>Technology and World Languages are two of its specialty subjects.</p> <p><a href="http://www.phillipsbrooks.org/Admissions/admissions-overview/index.aspx">Admission </a>is based on a variety of factors;<a href="http://www.phillipsbrooks.org/Admissions/admissions-overview/index.aspx"> here is</a> an overview of their admissions process.</p> <p>Parents are expected to provide their students with lunch on a daily basis, although food can be purchased from the Parents Association in advance.</p>

The Nativity School is a Catholic school where the faculty strive to create a positive learning environment for…More students. The school mascot is a blue-violet panther.</p> <p>Most of the curriculum is posted online, so parents can interact with it alongside their children at home. Some teachers such as Mrs. Cortez post <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/rcortes/index.html">extra educational links</a> for online activities and downloads on the school's website.</p> <p>School board meeting minutes are also <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/board.htm">posted online.</a></p> <p>School drop off and pick up is strictly monitored for student safety, and only allowed at the Oak Grove Ave entrance.  View the map of expected traffic flow <a href="http://www.nativityschool.com/about_nativity/parking.htm">here. </a></p> <p>Childcare is available before and after class for an hourly fee.</p>

Beechwood was created as a non-profit educational institution where students could learn in a safe and academically…More rigorous environment.  With the support of community volunteers, the students at this school are able to find their inner voice and serve others in their community. </p> <p>The school utilizes a variety of specialized curriculums to instill knowledge in its pupils such as the Saxon math program, the FOSS curriculum to teach science, and open court to foster oral discussions. </p> <p>Students can partake in music, drama, and singing courses if they choose to do so.</p> <p>The school relies on donations from philantropists to subsidize student tuition and other academic activities.</p>

Menlo Park is proud to be home to the very first Reading Partners center, located at Belle Haven Elementary School on…More the corner of Ivy Drive and Chilco Street.  Situated next to the library, this Reading Partners center was launched in 1999 to help children who were struggling to read transform into confident readers and become excited about learning. Reading Partners now has 20 on-campus centers in the Bay Area, and has expanded into the high-need areas of Sacramento, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C.</p> <p>Reading Partners relies on its volunteer tutors to achieve its 80 percent success rate of greatly improving students' reading capacity.  Reading Partners boasts an extremely impressive four-year run of a 100 percent teacher satisfaction rate.</p> <p>For donations, please contact Allison Cohen at 408-750-4052 or <a href="mailto:allison@readingpartners.org">allison@readingpartners.org</a> .</p>