K-8 Magnet School for Marine Science and Technology
225 Clifford Ave., Redwood City, CA 94062
(415) 366-4011
Audrey Custodlo, Principal

Clifford School is a K-8 magnet school focusing on Marine Science and technology. The school theme focuses on Science and allows us to have a Supportive Science Resource Teacher and a Technology Resource Teacher. It has also provided our school with a well equipped Computer Lab, as well as up to date science lab. Class size reduction to 1:20 has been made in grade one as proposed by the State. Staff is reviewing the possibilities of reducing class size in grades two and three.

Technological Component
Clifford has an extensive and expanding technology base. Present and near future capabilities include:

• A school wide network with access to Internet providers, other schools within the RCSD, and to the San Mateo County Office of Education;
• Lower Grade lab off the main library with 16 computers with internet capability, scanners, and high speed laser printers;
• Two computers and a color printer In each classroom. In '96, classroom computers will be able to project to the room TVNCR for video capture and live instruction;
• TVNCR with cable connection in each classroom;
• Closed circuit TV station;
• Portable (earls) multimedia carts with laser disk, high capacity computer1 TVNCR, high capacity removable disk drives, and printer;
• In '96-97 school year, an upper grade lab in proximity to their classrooms with equal capability to lower grade lab;
• Each student receives 30 minute computer time in the lab per week plus classroom computer time.

Community Involvement
Clifford takes great pride in the role parents and the business community play in the school.

• Site Council sets school policy (group elected by parents and staff);
• Active Parents' Club that supports many school programs such as Art in Action, fund raising, beautification, Volunteer Program, community socials including a Cinco de Mayo Celebration;
• Parent Team who plan and organize how to get more caring adults supporting the school and the students.

Student Achievement
Clifford is particularly geared to provide a strong academic background for students. Median on the comprehensive Test of Basic Skills:

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd grade	58.0	82.4	58.5	60.0	56.9	56.0
8th grade	56.0	55.6	50.3	61.0	59.3	54.0

Student Products
The school's philosophy Is that students demonstrate and apply their knowledge throughout the grades. Therefore some of the Student Learning Outcomes we expect by 8th grade are;

• Students will be able to demonstrate their science knowledge and skills by designing, developing and presenting a Marine Science experiment or project;
• Students will demonstrate their knowledge of the scientific process by developing and creating on an annual basis:
  • Science exhibitions in grades K 3
  • School wide science fair or invention projects in grades 4-5.

Emergency Preparedness
We have planned at present a procedure to follow In ease of a fire or earthquake. In 199~97 we will have our Emergency Committee set up, which will develop a detailed emergency plan for Clifford School.

Published in cooperation with Redwood City - San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, SAMCAR and the Redwood City School District This Information is released based on information from 1996-97 school year.

K-6 Magnet School for the Communication Arts
3790 Red Oak Way. Redwood City, CA 94062
(415) 369-2284
Susan Viokrey, Principal

Roy Cloud School is magnet school focusing on Communication Arts. The school theme is based on the belief that the ability to communicate effectively is essential for successful participation in our diverse and rapidly changing world. Literacy is seen as the .essential element for effective communication with technology as a key component for success in tomorrow's world.

Technology component
Roy Cloud has art, and an extensive and expanding computer network. Presently the school has:

• A school wide network with a central file server, color printers and scanners;
• Upper Grade Computer Lab with 31 Power Macs, color monitors, color and black and white printers, and a teaching station;
• Lower Grade Computer Lab with 15 Power Macs, color monitors. color and black and white printers, and a teaching station;
• Classrooms with a Teaching Stations (Power Mac (AV Model), TV, Laser Disk Player, and color printer);
• Middle school classrooms with 3 additional Power Macs;
• Computers for support services including the office and teacher work stations;
• Minimum of 60 minutes of computer time I week for all students
• Computer ratio: 1 computer: 6 students

Community Involvement

• Site Council sets school policy (group elected by parents and staff).
• PTA supports many school programs including Art in Action, emergency planning, and community events including a Valentine's Dance for parents.
• Parents devote many hours to the school as classroom volunteers.
• Parents, the PTA and the community have contributed nearly $50,000 a year for the past several years to school projects and activities.

Student Achievement
Roy Cloud is particularly geared to provide a strong academic background for students. Test scores have increased for the past three years. Average Percentile on the Comprehensive Test of Basic skills:

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd grade	54.0	58.3	61.3	63.0	57.3	63.3
5th grade	60.0	63.0	57.5	66.0	77.8	60.0

Student Products
The schools philosophy is that students learn by doing. Therefore, several school wide student products are produced to showcase student 'work.

• Classroom Newsletters
• School wide Student Newspapers
• Literary Magazine
• Video Magazine (1996-97)

K-5 School
2950 Fair Oaks, Redwood City. CA 94063
(415) 368-3953
Ray Dawley, Principal

Fair Oaks has the honor of being one of 144 California schools involved in the 5B1274 restructuring effort and has been accepted as a Leadership School of the Bay Area School Reform Collaborative. As such. they are looked upon as a model because of the way in which they both meet student needs and assess in an authentic manner. Curriculum is student centered and project based, employing research as an important aspect. Field trips and a find arts program offer additional opportunities for students to not only integrate new experiences into the curriculum, but connect them to their own lives.

Technology Component
Fair Oaks has an extensive and expanding computer network. Presently the school has:

• A school wide network with a central file server, print services, Local Area Network (the school site), Wide Area Network (through the District Office), e-mail and internet connectivity;
• Student Computer Center with 13 Macintosh computers with color monitors and CD-ROM drives, a scanner, a multimedia station with Laser Disk player and an LCD display-station; the Student Computer Center is scheduled to coincide and integrate with classroom projects;
• Staff/Parent Computer Center with 4 Power Macintosh computers with color monitors, a color scanner, an OCR scanner and an LCD display-station;
• A Publishing Center, connected to both Computer Centers, which contains printers. both laser and color inkjet, a photo quality color printer, a Ricoh FT6645 copier, a color copier and book-binding equipment;
• 2 Macintosh desk-top computers in every classroom, one of which is a PowerMac with a CD-ROM drive, and an ink-jet black and white printer in every classroom.
• 35 Macintosh powerbooks which are utilized for student/family projects (in which the Powerbooks are checked out to families to be taken home), classroom projects, teacher productivity and teacher in service;
• A VCR and monitor in each classroom;
• Two Laser Disk players to be checked out to classrooms;
• Corrupters for support services including office and resource rooms;
• Computer ratio: 1 computer : 5 students.

Community Involvement

• Fair Oaks takes great pride in the role that parents, community leaders, organizations and business play in the school.
• School Site Council is responsible for the development of the School Site Coordinated Plan, including the categorical budgets and some school policies;
• RPU (Resourceful Parents United) sponsors many fund-raising activities;
• Parents devote many hours to the school as volunteers in the classrooms as well as helping with publications;
• Community and business are largely responsible for an extensive after-school program with such programs as FSEA (Future Scientist and Engineers of America);
• Community businesses and organizations, including TCI Cablevision, Woodside Terrace, Raychem, the San Mateo Sheriff's Department, and Young Latino Leaders provide both financial and volunteer support;
• KIP (Kids in Partnership) in conjunction with Redwood City Library is providing tutoring in reading for targeted students;
• Partnerships with the following high schools provide tutoring and after school classes: Menlo, Sacred Heart Preparatory and Sequoia High School;
• A bilingual bulletin is sent home weekly to keep families informed of school events;
• Community Connection, a bilingual publication for families providing school news and information, Is published bimonthly.

Student Achievement
Comprehensive Test of Student Achievement (CTBS): blanks indicate 10 or less students were tested in English and there is no data available. Testing on Aprenda/Spanish Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills began 1993/94. (only CTBS scores are presented in grade 5 since children transition into English in upper grades.

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rdgradeAprenda	31.5	39.6	34.4	35.1	40.1	38.3
5th grade CTBS	36.0	40.8	34.3	50.0	35.0	38.5

K-5 School Focus Literacy and Technology
2498 Massachusetts Ave. Redwood City, CA 94061
(415) 368-2981
Carolyn Shea, Principal

Henry Ford School is a K-S school focusing on Literacy. It Is our firm belief that the ability to read, write and speak is the key to achievement in all other pursuits. Language Arts is an integrated, literature based program. Mathematics incorporates the use of manipulative and utilizes real problem solving situations in the development of skills. Science emphasizes the scientific inquiry method and includes "hands-on" learning. In Social Studies opportunities for experiential learning are provided. Henry Ford School is committed to meeting the needs of all students. The school has reduced class size to 20 to 1 at the first grade level. Grades two and three are being considered for reduction if space is available. Benefits to class size reduction include: increased teacher student contact time, improved student behavior and additional teacher time for correction of student work.

Literacy Component
Goal: Students at Henry Ford School will read at or above grade level by the end of third grade. Programs supporting this goal include:

• Home/School Literacy Contract
• School Week Nightly Reading Program "Explore New Worlds With Books"
• 9 Day of the Reader
• Identification of "Target Students"
• Mentor Readers
• Buddy Readers
• Peer & Cross Age Tutors
• Reading Recovery
• Special Education

Technology Component
Henry Ford is dedicated to expanding the use of technology. Presently the school has:

• A Technology Resource Teacher and Technology Assistant
• A computer lab with 16 Power Macs, a teaching station, a file server and 2 printers
• A mobile lab with 8 power books and 2 color printers

Next Steps for Technology:

• School Wide Networking
• Classroom Teaching Stations
• Ongoing Staff Development
• Community Involvement

The Henry Ford School Community believes that: "COMING TOGETHER IS A BEGINNING; KEEPING TOGETHER IS PROGRESS; WORKING TOGETHER IS SUCCESS"

Henry Ford Student Achievement
Median on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rdgrade	52.0	54.0	55.3	48.0	47.4	55.0
8th grade	48.0	47.1	46.3	46.0	43.0	44.5

Emergency preparedness
Student safety is the number one priority at Henry Ford School. We follow the Emergency Plan provided by the Redwood City School District. The RCSD Plan is currently being revised. The new plan will be aligned 10 the plan developed by the Office of Emergency Services. The new District plan will be customized to Henry Ford School during the 96-97 school year.

K - 6 Magnet School for Communications, Performing Arts and Technology
903 Tenth Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
(415) 369-2589
Laria Orrtoya-Ohenstein, Executive Director

Garfield Charter School offers students an exceptional educational opportunity that Only a Charter and Magnet school can provide. Garfield's unique charter provides for an enhanced academic program focusing On fundamental academic achievement. while the magnet program in communication and performing arts and technology is tailored to reinforce academic content while enriching the lives of the students. Powerful, technology in every classroom ensures that students receive the skills they need to excel. These features come together in a caring, safe environment. Garfield has reduced class size at grades Kindergarten, one and two to grades three through six.

Technology Component
Garfield has extensive In-class computer and communication technology. Classrooms are equipped with student computers with software installed and with an instructional works on for teacher use. Student computer use and curriculum integration policy is determined on a grade level basis with input from Garfield's Technology Mocha Specialist and the technology. Every classroom is also equipped with a VCR and large-screen video monitor which can be connected to the teacher monitor for multimedia activities. Additional snared technology includes listening centers, overhead scanners, film processors, and laser disk players. Garfield also has a fully automated state of the art center with computers and a library aide.

Community Involvement
Because we value the family and recognize that parents are the primary educators of our children, we welcome, anticipate and expect parents' support and involvement in the schoolÕs polices, rules. and programs. Garfield's Charter philosophy states that scholastic achievement occurs through high expectations from teachers, parents, and the community. A supportive environment at school, at home, and within the community instills the attitude that there we no limits to a child's capabilities. Our Parent Contract requires that parents contribute a minimum of four hours per family per month working with the school. As a result parents are active partners in the governance and day to day operations of the school, and are responsible for everything from serving on the schoolÕs Governing Board and Site Council to working in the classrooms to maintaining the school campus.

Student Achievement
Median on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

Comprehensive Test of Student Achievement (CTBS); median scores. Testing on Aprenda-Spanish Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills began I 993/94. Cindy CTBS scores are presented in grade 6 since children transition into English in upper grades.

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd gradeCTBS	41.0	29.0	45.5	41.0	31.0	50.5
Aprenda	39.0	42.9	37.1	32.9	39.3	44.8
6th grade CTBS	42.0	36.4	27.0	53.0	44.0	34.8

Student Products
Several school wide student products are processed to Showcase student work:

• Multimedia Magazine;
• Special performances and exhibitions;
• Conflict resolution program featuring trained student mediators.

K - 5 Performing Arts-Communication/Technology Magnet
555 Avenue del Ora, Redwod City, CA 94062
Ricardo Balderas, Principal

School Philosophy: We believe that we are all life-long learners with a commitment to continual improvement in ourselves, our environment and with helping others. The 96-97 theme is "Performing Our Way to Excellence."

John Gill is a K-5 magnet school focusing on performing arts-communication and Technology. School support staff Include a resource specialist, an outreach specialist, a bilingual resource teacher, a part-time speech language therapist and a school psychologist. Two music education specialists provide weekly instruction for all students. The school offers parents a choice of programs including two (K-2) multi-grade learning communities, bilingual and traditional classrooms. In addition, the school has a Reading Recovery and Reading Remeadiation teacher on staff. This year we have a full time librarian and a performing arts coordinator. John Gill's first and second grade students are in classrooms with 20 or less students. Three sections of Kindergarten are at 20 or under. The lowering of class size is having a significant impact on the additional amount of time that teachers can give to their students. Classes are calmer and more structure is occurring because students are more focused. Student learning and achievement are expected to Increase due to the lowering of class size.

Technology component
John Gill School Technology Committee has written a three year plan for our technology program. The plan includes a mission and vision statement, an action plan as well as a plan to monitor and evaluate the plan and progress. The plan includes a complete Local Area Network (LAN) plan. John Gill will soon be wired into the internet/information superhighway. The Santa Clara County office of education will be the Internet provider. Presently the school has:

• Intensive technology in servicing for teachers by the part-time technology resource teacher.
• T-1 connection
• Three new Mac's and one color printer in each classroom.
• VCR and 37" monitor for every classroom.
• School wide computer network with two central file servers.
• Six multimedia, power Mac workstations for the school and a rack with routers.
• CSUIDSU and hubs.

Community Involvement
John Gill has a very active group of parents who support a host of school organizations and activities including:

• School Site Council
• Intergeneration Program
• Reflections Art Program
• Art in Action
• Winter Sing-along
• Family dinners and dances
• Volunteers and room parent coordination
• Monthly PTA newsletter
• Community liaison
• Fundraising activities

Student Achievement
Median on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rdgrade	72.0	56.0	53.3	73.0	56.9	42.3
8th grade	41.0	51.0	47.1	42.0	50.5	54.0

Performing Arts Component
John Gill has a variety of activities and programs planned throughout the year to provide each student with an enriching background in the performing arts. We are developing an "arts infused" or "arts centered" curriculum. Our programs and activities include:

• l-Holistic playground activities
• Staff inservicing
• Dance/movement
• drama
• School guest artists
• Talent show
• Music Instruction
• After-school sports activities
• Two part-time vocal teachers
• Part-time instrumental music instructor
• Full-time Performing Arts planner

K - 5 School
909 Roosevelt Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94061
Barbara Babin, Principal

Hawes Elementary School is a Kindergarten through fifth grade school with a strong emphasis in early literacy. During the 1996-97 school year staff, parents and community members will engage in a planning process which will prepare Hawes to become a magnet school In the tall of 1997. Students at Hawes are expected to develop the social and academic skills which will enable them to participate effectively as citizens in our diverse and rapidly changing world. Literacy, technology inquiry and life skills are key components of the curriculum and are necessary elements for success In the world which our children will enter as adults.

Technology Component
Hawes has had a functioning library-media center for the past two years and is now involved in the process of acquiring the technology and infrastructure to further support children's learning. Presently the school has:

• 15 power Macs with 7 more on order
• Scanners, quick time camera, and laser disc players
• An in-house cable system with televisions and VCR's in each classroom
• Video and sound recording and playback equipment
• Apple LE's in each classroom and printers in most classrooms
• Computers for support services including office and teacher work stations
• Every classroom has a PowerMac 5200 with color printer. Teachers have hookup TV for demonstrations.
• Students work with teacher and tech resource teacher in the lab. Multimedia project centers for small groups.
• In Spring: After school computer class for interested students.
• Full-time technology resource support teacher to assist training teachers and students.

Community Involvement

• School Site Council sets school policy and approves budgets and programs (elected by parents and staff).
• Bilingual Advisory Committee advises principal and staff on budgets and programs for students who are learning English.
• PTA supports school programs such as field trips, library purchases, art supplies and special purchases, plus provides parent education nights.
• Redwood City Rotary Club and Bay Area Bank are active partners supporting literacy and Marine Science programs.
• Parents volunteer in many capacities: in classrooms, on field trips, in the computer lab, in the lunch and breakfast areas.
• Woodside High School students are volunteer readers.

Student Achievement
Comprehensive Test of Student Achievement (CTBS). Testing on Aprenda Spanish Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills began 1993/94. (only CTBS scores are presented in grade 3 since children transition into English in upper grades.

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rdgradeCTBS	45.0	52.5	43.0	41.0	48.3	44.3
3rdgradeAprenda	43.1	42.2	55.6	35.1	36.4	50.3
8thgradeCTBS	42.0	41.0	40.3	44.0	43.0	39.7

Student Products
Student work is gathered and evaluated In various ways:

• Students generate projects as culminating activities for units of instruction, demonstrating that they have acquired the necessary concepts and organized their knowledge In a meaningful way.
• Teachers and students put together portfolios of student work for the purposes of ongoing reflection and communication with parents on student progress.
• Student writing is bound into books for classroom use.
• Teachers meet together to evaluate student work against a set of rubrics and to make changes in instruction according to individual need.

K-6 Magnet School for Math & Technology
701 Charter St., Redwood City, CA 94063
Gary Dalton, Principal

Hoover is a K-6 magnet which promotes literacy achievement for all students by integrating math through all core curricular areas. Hoover educators employ a variety of strategies to meet the individual needs of students, such as Project Read, a math manipulative laboratory, several computer labs, and the After School Math Power Program. The math emphasis, in conjunction with the use of computers, is designed to enhance student skills of observation, experimentation, and measurement. Math-related and technology-based projects include elements of architecture, engineering, economics, statistical research, design, and construction. Additional teachers have been hired at Hoover to reduce class size for all or part of the school day at first through sixth grades. First grade classes operate at a maximum enrollment of 20 students each and every day, allowing teachers an excellent opportunity to personalize instruction during this critical time when young children learn to read.

Technology Component
Hoover staff and students make regular use of computers. Technology resources currently include:

• computer laboratories, totaling more than 100 Macintosh computers and peripherals, such as color printers, videodisk players, and large screen monitors.
• The K-3 primary lab supports math and literacy activities with 33 computers.
• Upper grade students use a lab of 33 computers for math and literacy projects and products.
• 17 Macs have addresses on the internet and also support student research through CD-ROMs.
• A 5-station multimedia computer lab is new for the 1996/97 school year.
• Classrooms are equipped with at least one Macintosh.
• A full-time site-based resource teacher and lab manager support students and teachers as they develop computer literacy.

Community Involvement

• A Parent Involvement Specialist coordinates the activities of parents and community.
• The School Site Council, elected by parents and staff, sets school policies.
• "Hoover maintains a Family Resource Center and holds classes and seminars.
• PTG supports many school programs and projects including the Fall Carnival, the Spring Food Festival, and the annual Book Fair.
• Parents and community members work as classroom volunteers.
• Local high school and Stanford University students volunteer as after-school tutors.

Student Achievement
Comprehensive Test of Student Achievement (CTBS): blanks indicate 10 or less students were tested in English and there is no data available. Testing on Aprenda/Spanish Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills began 1993/94. (only CTBS scores are presented in grade 6 since children transition into English in upper grades.

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd grade CTBS	35.0	36.0	25.0	36.0	33 5	26.8
3rd grade Aprenda	40.5	42.5	42.4	47.8	52.7	45.8
6th grade CTBS	32.0	45.5	35.8	36.0	47.5	38.0

Student Products

• Hoover's philosophy is that students learn by collaborating on projects and creating products.
• Hoover's Mosaic Project puts art in public places while students learn geometry.
• Students design and build structures emulating the activities of engineers and architects.
• Students also crunch numbers like adults do on topics of interest to them.

Emergency preparedness
The 1989 Loma Prieta Earthquake serves as a reminder to be prepared for emergencies. If an earthquake or other emergency were to occur during a school day, students might be on campus for an extended period of time. Hoover has a detailed emergency plan. Designated classrooms are equipped with emergency supplies, including medical and sanitation needs and water.

6-8 Magnet School for Math and Technology
2521 Goodwin Avenue, Redwood City. CA 94061
(415) 365-4611
John Brand, Principal

Kennedy Middle School, a California Distinguished School, has been modernized and updated, giving it the capacity to tap into the exciting new world of multimedia and telecommunications. In accordance with its magnet theme of mathematics/technology, projects at Kennedy will be Interdisciplinary with a special emphasis on applied mathematics. The program at Kennedy is empowered by a staff that is dedicated to the students and to the community by providing a safe, caring, consistent, academically oriented environment. Kennedy Middle School has also been selected by Stanford University and the College of Notre Dame as a training school for their student teachers.

Various Community groups are collaborating with Kennedy to provide a Self Center at Kennedy and expand the SMART MOVES program at the Boys and Girls Club to provide high risk students support. Through a collaborative effort with the Youth Achievers Program, the YMCA will conduct a weekly after school class to youth to strengthen academics, learn the value of education and develop job-related and management skills.

Technology Component
Kennedy has an extensive and expanding computer network. Presently the school has:

• A school wide network with a central file server, laser printers, color printers, scanners, a digital camera and video equipment.
• Classrooms equipped with Macintosh computers, a printer, VCR, cable and satellite television. Laser discs are also available upon request.
• A computer class with 28 MacIntosh computers with built in CD-ROM and a laser printer.
• A computer lab with 28 Macintosh computers, a laser printer, several color HP Deskwrlter color printers, a scanner and a digital camera
• A reading lab with an HP file server, 8 MacIntosh computers and a laser printer.
• A math lab with 10 Macintosh computers and a laser printer.
• Internet (an ISDN Line & Ethernet Network) giving classrooms access to this technology.
• A library with 6 Macintosh computers, a scanner, an HP Deskwriter color printer and internet capabilities with the Redwood City Public Library.
• A video studio for producing school wide features using a cable channel and a radio show.
• Computer to student ratio of 1:5.

Community Involvement
Kennedy has taken an active stance within the community and takes pride in its involvement.

• School Site Council (a group elected by parents and staff) sets the school policy.
• PTA supports many school programs including Honors Night held at Stanford University.
• Many 8th grade students are actively involved in community service as a class requirement.
• Kaiser Hospital Adopt-a-School Program provides for student volunteers as well as presenting a bi-annual Health Fair.
• Kennedy's Outreach Program Specialist serves as a Family Service Agency Coordinator and is the liaison for programs such as Club Live, the Homework Center and Teen Talk.
• Redwood City, working jointly with Kennedy, sponsors an annual Career Day at the school, as well as providing opportunities for Kennedy students to do on-the-job shadowing.

Student Achievement
Median on the Comprehensive Teal of Basic Skills

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
8thGrade	49.0	49.3	50.8	50.0	44.6	50.4

A survey of the freshman class at the high schools revealed that 51% of the Kennedy students were placed in algebra or geometry.

Student Activities
Kennedy has a rigorous student activity program which Is coordinated by a full time student activities director. All student activities are handled in conjunction with the Student Council and include fund raisers, assemblies, dances, noon time activities, the student store, the year book and graduation. Student Activities also sponsors field trips to the Grand Canyon and Washington, DC.

6-8 performing Arts/Communlcatlon Magnet School (1996-97)
400 Duane Street, Redwood City, CA 94062
Derald Blackmore, Principal

McKinley Middle School will become a magnet school in 1996-97 with Performing Arts/Communications permeating the curriculum. As a middle school, McKinley is structured to deal with adolescents experiencing one of life's most volatile periods of inteliectual1 physical, social and emotional change. Academics are of paramount Importance at McKinley, but attention is paid to the changes taking place within each child. Programs are designed to maximize every student's opportunities.

Academic offerings include:

• Advanced Placement Language Arts/Literature, Social Studies and Mathematics in the 7th and 8th grade leading to advanced placement courses In high school
• 6th and 7th grade mathematics courses are designed to prepare students for the basic mathematics class in 8th grade, pre-Algebra. Other 8th grade mathematics offerings are Introduction to Algebra and Algebra 1.
• A well-equipped science laboratory.
• Saturday Math Academy
• Afterschool Homework Center

Technology Component

• Computer lab that is a multimedia lab with 28 Power Macs, 2 AV Macs with Laser Discs, 27" television, high speed laser printer, color printer and scanner;
• Lab that houses the computer classes which all Students take every year for a total of 84 hours of instruction;
• Lab which is an IBM center with 30 computers and two robotics Stations.
• Home Page on internet at http://www.aimnet.com/mckinley
• Every classroom has a VCR and monitor

Community Involvement
McKinley Middle School has excellent parent and community involvement:

• An active PTA, School Site Council and Bilingual Advisory Committee;
• Bilingual Advisory Committee made up of parents and staff members;
• Project Focys
• Redwood City Parks and Recreation Department - afterschool sports program;
• Boys and Girls Club - sports program and noontime activities;
• Police Activities League

Student Achievement
Student achievement is measured by the Principals' Honor Roll for students reaching straight A's (4.0 = A) and the Gold Honor Roll for students receiving A's and B's. Median on the comprehensive Test of basic skills:

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
8th Grade	44.0	46.4	42.8	43.0	43.1	42.0

Student Products

• An award winning student newspaper
• After school dance club
• Student drama and dance performances
• Noontime Optimist Club
• Student leadership classes and community service classes
• Teen Club
• Student government
• Spirit squad (cheer leading)
• School yearbook (print and video)
• After school competitive athletics for boys and girls in flag football, volleyball, basketball, collegiate-style wrestling, track and field and soccer
• A full-time activities director overseeing a comprehensive student activities program.

Emergency Preparedness
McKinley has a highly detailed manual outlining a well known process for emergencies. Staff members undergo an annual training for first aid and CPR.

K-8 Magnet School for Open Alternative and Technology
3150 Granger Way, Redwood City, CA 94061
Sue Shaivey, Principal

Orion School is a K -8 magnet school focusing on principles of open education and technology. The school theme is based on the belief that classrooms that are characterized by pupil-initiated activity, independent learning goals, multi-age learning opportunities, peer tutoring, shared decision-making appropriate to maturity level, integrated curriculum and the teacher functioning as a guide and facilitator of learning, are classrooms where the skills of cooperation, decision-making and understanding of others may develop. Reduced class size has been implemented at the Kindergarten through second grades in five classrooms.

Technology Component
Orion School has an extensive and expanding computer network. Presently the school has:

• A school wide network with central file server, color printers and scanners
• Computer lab with 17 Power Macs, color monitors, color and black & white printers
• Teaching station (Power Mac AV) TV Monitor, laser disk player, color printer
• Three additional Power Macs in each classroom
• Networked computers for support services including the office and teacher work station
• Computer to pupil ratio is 1:5

Community Involvement
Orion School highly values parent and community participation, as well as parent involvement in school governance.

• Orion School Site Council sets school policy
• Starship Foundation supports many school programs through fund-raising, including emergency planning, Music for Minors, Arts, and Community events.
• Parents devote an average of 8 hours a month in their child's classrooms
• A partnership with Woodside High School supports an after school tutoring program.

Student Achievement
Median on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd grade	56.0	56.0	59.5	58.0	54.0	63.5
5th grade	53.0	58.0	50.0	47.0	53.0	50.5

Student Products
The schools' philosophy is that students learn best in a noncompetitive classroom structure that encourages self-motivation, self discipline, and self-evaluation and which meets the needs of the whole child. Therefore, student work is showcased in a variety of ways:

• Kid coach non-competitive recess games
• Class newspapers
• Service learning projects
• Assessment by portfolio
• Internet "Key Pals" Big Buddy, Little Buddy partnerships
• Field experiences
• Multimedia presentation & projects
• Role playing/simulations
• Expression through art, music , drama
• Life Lab Garden Project
• Student led parent conferences

Emergency Preparedness
The 1959 earthquake and our proximity to major fault lines, reminds us of our need to be prepared for emergencies. Should school be in session during an earthquake or other emergency, students might be on campus for an extended period of time waiting for their parents/guardians. Orion School has a detailed emergency plan and a supply shed stocked with emergency supplies including supplies for sanitation, shelter, medical needs, water and food.

K - 5 School
2223 Vera Ave., Redwood City, CA. 94061
(415) 369-5597
Linda Gonzalez, Principal

Roosevelt School is a Kindergarten-6th grade school located on Upton and Vera Street, a block away from Alameda de las Puigas. Students in K-2 attend the Primary Education Center, which is located on McGarvey Street, at the top of the stairs overlooking the 3rd-6th grade structures.

Roosevelt's focus is student literacy. We participate in the REACH network and have focused our resources to improve our reading program. We offer an integrated thematic curriculum based on grade level academic outcomes. Our outcomes and expectancies are based on the California State Frameworks and the Redwood City Scope and Standards. Teacher strategies include cooperative learning, and hands on math and science. We have a Spanish bilingual program in grades Kindergarten through 2nd grade and will be adding a grade per year.

Our discipline policy is based on conflict management skills that are taught in every class.

Technology Component
The technology component at Roosevelt is concentrated on the upper grade classrooms. The purpose of our technology is to enhance student learning by using computers as a tool.

• Students in grades 4-6 have access to 2-3 Macintosh LC's in their classrooms, which they use to enhance Language Arts, Social Science, Science, and Math projects.
• Each classroom grades K-5 has at least one computer and a TV and video player that can be used for instructional purposes.
• Future plans include computers in classrooms grades 3-6 at a ratio of 6 students to a computer and teacher workstations in all classrooms.
• Long range plans would include five computers in each classroom and a mini production lab.

Community involvement

• An active Parent-Teacher Association enriches the Roosevelt students' school experience;
• Our school library is maintained by a library coordinator that is paid by the PTA;
• Students participate in the arts through our parent supported Arts in Action program;
• PTA pays for a teacher to implement a Vocal Music program;
• Parents volunteer in the classrooms;
• Parents are actively involved in school decision making through our School Site Council.
• Our Adopt-A-School partner is the Palo Alto Junior League helps us in many ways; this year they supported our literacy program by helping set up our library, donation of money for books, organizing a book fair, and providing guest speakers on literacy.

Student Achievement
Scores and student achievement have been improving at Roosevelt. Teachers look at the scores and adjust the instructional program to better meet the instructional needs of our students. Median on the comprehensive Test of Basic Skills Reading:

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
Grade3	47.0	46.0	49.0	48.0	40.6	42.8
Grade5	51.0	53.0	51.3	46.0	51.3	60.4

Emergency Procedures
Roosevelt school has a disaster preparedness plan that would go into action should any type of an emergency occur. It is reviewed yearly prior to the opening of school and a practice drill occurs yearly. Each classroom has water, snacks and emergency supplies in case an extended stay is necessary.

Published in cooperation with Redwood City/San Mateo County Chamber of Commerce, SAMCAR and the Redwood city school District. This Information is released based on Information from 1996-97 school year.

K-8 Magnet School for Air & Space Science Technology
170 Selby Lane, Atherton CA 94027
(415) 368-3996
Carmen Giedt, Principal

Selby Lane School is a K-8 magnet School focusing on the physical sciences of air and space, supported by current technology. We teach a basic curriculum into which is woven demonstrated knowledge of air and space and then shown in annual process. Literacy is a key element in learning, physical sciences and writing is a key method of demonstrating knowledge. Technology supports learning as a resource for information and as a tool for synthesizing and demonstrating learning.

Technology component

• Selby Lane has a well developed technology component integrated into the core academic program.
• There is one central technology lab - Technology Education Center for Children TECC that focuses on providing direct instruction in the use of various technologies;
• There are 4 portable technology Labs that extend learning to the classroom;
• A central network with a file server, a science lab with supporting technology; computers in every classroom;
• There are 10 Classroom 2000 teachers that provide mentoring in technology;
• A technology resource teacher works with teachers and upper grade Students;
• The Science Resource Teachers assists with use of theme related technology, such as the Star Lab and computer operated telescopes.

Community Involvement

• There is a very active PTA that provides many activities including: Prime Time Friday Night Reading, Spring Carnival, monthly assemblies for Students, Spring Sing and Play Day.
• Parent volunteers are welcome in the classroom and on all field trips.
• The School Site Council sets school policy and planing and monitors the school program.

Student Achievement
Test scores: Median on the Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd Grade	50.0	54.0	53.7	53.0	58.3	56.3
5th Grade	44.0	47.3	??	48.0	49.3	47.0

Student Products

• All students 5th-8th grade participate in the annual science fair with a project;
• The 7th & 8th grade students help the PTA with the yearbook;
• Each spring every grade level has theme related demonstration projects which are displayed at Opera House.

Emergency preparedness
The school has an active Emergency Preparedness Committee run by parent volunteers. Selby Lane School is an identified Red Cross Emergency Center and would receive emergency services and supplies as quickly as possible after a declared emergency. The school is well stocked with both food and emergency supplies. These items are checked regularly. Monthly drills are held with all students and Staff.

1996/97 K-4 Immersion Program
3150 Granger Way, Redwood City, CA 94061
Liz Wolfe, Principal

The Spanish Immersion/technology Magnet program brings together both Spanish speaking and English speaking students in a unique opportunity to learn and achieve in both languages. Children from both language groups are mixed together all day, and the primary language of instruction is Spanish. Instruction in English increases throughout the grades, until the students are working 50% of the day in English, and 50% of the day In Spanish. Although the program now only goes through third grade, a new grade level will be added each year through the eighth grade.

The goals of our program are that participating students:

• develop fluency in communication and literacy in two languages
• acquire knowledge in all academic subjects and reach the academic standards established by the district
• cultivate an understanding and appreciation of other cultures, inspiring self-esteem
• strengthen positive attitudes among other students1 their families and communities.

Instruction is made understandable to children through carefully structured lessons. The teachers in this program are of the highest quality and have had special training in how to make their lessons understandable to non-native speakers of Spanish, without making the same lessons too easy for the native Spanish speakers. Instruction is experiential, and the majority of the activities take place in small groups, where children teach each other. The Spanish Immersion Program is in its second year of implementation.

Class size in grades one and two have been lowered to 20:1 student to teacher ratio. This has had a very positive effect on student learning and student achievement.

Technology Component

• We currently have computers in each classroom;
• Using Magnet School funds, we have ordered sufficient computers for a lab for the 199~97 school year;
• Each classroom will have 3 new Macintosh computers, a printer, a television and VCR, and tape recorders;
• We will have 8 power macs for teachers and parents to check out.

Community Involvement
Parent involvement in our program is at an extremely high level. Parents, both English and Spanish speaking, volunteer in classrooms in English and Spanish language classes, attend monthly inservice training that focus on different aspects of the program, and work many hours behind the scenes to prepare fundraising and social activities to enhance the school community.

Parents considering the Spanish Immersion program should be aware that this is a long term commitment. To truly experience the benefits of this program, students need to be enrolled continuously from kindergarten through eighth grade. Students are not allowed to enter the program after first grade.

Student Achievement
Median on the Aprenda (Spanish) Test:

	Reading	Math
	95-96	95-96
2nd grade	40.3	60.4

Student Products
In addition to high academic achievement in the content areas in two languages, upon graduation from our program, enrolled students will be expected to demonstrate a knowledge and appreciation of multiple cultures through participation in at least one of the following activities (chosen from a site maintained activity bank):

• student performed (and possibly written) dramatic presentation (play, musical).
• student produced video (historical information, social studies projects, cultural documentaries),
• traveling dance troupe (both performance and workshop oriented),
• written projects, to be published and added to school libraries as resources,
• visual arts display,
• artesian workshops and mercado,
• and development of cultural banquet (menu planning, cooking, presentation).

K-5 Language Arts and Technology Magnet School
903 Tenth Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
Jean Anthony, Principal

Taft School Vision: Taft School, in collaboration with the community, creates an academic environment where students develop a love of learning, respect for self and others, and the critical thinking and problem solving skills necessary to confront the complex demands of society in the 21st century.

The well-balanced academic program emphasizes reading writing and technology The Language Arts program is structured to provide a reduced class size for a two-hour block of time each day. This program Is both literature and skills-based. The school's well defined mathematics and science program stresses problem solving and meaningful application of skills and concepts. Technology is part of classroom instruction. Taft Schools, Bilingual Program emphasizes academic achievement as well as English Language Development. First and Second grade classes have a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. This provides opportunity to deliver instruction in a more individualized manner. Early literacy programs are implemented in an effective manner.

Technology Component
Taft is now involved in the process of acquiring the technology and infrastructure to further support children's learning. Presently the school has:

• Thirty-two grade classrooms have multimedia AV PowerMac with 27 TV monitor, printer, Muppet Keyboard, Touch Window and cable TV.
• Six Grade 4-5 classrooms have multimedia AV PowerMac with 27 monitor, MacL0475 WIC, Stylewriter printer, cable TV.
• The Project Center has multimedia AV PowerMacs with 27' monitor, 23 multimedia PowerMac w/CD, 16 Apple computers laser printer, 7 color stylewriters, Quick Take Camera, color scanner, video camera, laser disk player, VCR's.
• Taft resource teachers have Power/Macs, Powerbook 5300 w/wireless modem, laserprinter, 2 styiewriter printers.
• School Oflice has 2 Mac LC475, 2 LC 111. Powerbook w/wireless modem, 2 laser printers, FAX, modem.
• All classrooms, offices and Project Center are networked.
• All student work is stored on a tile server and is accessible from any computer.

Community Involvement
DHL World Airways and Taft School have a dynamic partnership that includes volunteers in the classrooms, after school clubs, student and teacher support, special projects and technical assistance.

A strong community partnership has been established with the neighborhood association, the City of Redwood City, the County of San Mateo and community-based organizations to create the Taft-Friendly Acres Family Resource Center on campus.

Student Achievement
Comprehensive Test of Student Achievement (CTBS): median scores. Testing on Aprenda9/Spanish Comprehensive Test of Basic Skills began 1993/94. (only CTBS scores are presented in grade 4 since children transition into English in upper grades.

	Reading			Math
	93-94	94-95	95-96	93-94	94-95	95-96
3rd grade CTBS	42.0	42.5	49.5	48.0	39.5	37.0
Aprenda	43.1	44.8	50.4	36.8	40.4	40.9
4th grade CTBS	35.0	38.5	39.3	36.0	39.5	33.0

Student Products

• Students are expected to produce meaningful projects which demonstrate their language arts and technology skills.
• Student work is published at all grade levels.
• Students are involved in a global learning network project.
• School-wide activities promote literacy.