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1. Allen at Steinbeck K-8820 Steinbeck Drive San José, CA 95123 408-535-6205 Mission Statement Values: We are: * Enhancing student opportunities to think critically, creatively, to learn to solve problems individually and collectively. Goals: During the academic year we will: 1. Promote an academic program with high expectations using data to drive our instructional program. Allen at Steinbeck will prepare K-8 students from a diverse community with the knowledge and skills required to achieve academic excellence along with the skills necessary to become productive, responsible leaders in our community. * Academic achievement, critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving (individually and collectively) will be fostered from Kindergarten through 8th grade. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) School Construction Update (PDF) 20. River Glen K-81088 Broadway San Jose, CA 95125 408-535-6240 River Glen offers K-8 students the unique and exciting opportunity of learning to communicate naturally in two languages, Spanish and English. Our goal is to educate students who are bilingual and biliterate and enable them to meet the challenges of a global society. Within a nine-year time frame, students acquire the skills to read, write, speak, listen, and think in two languages. Every student, staff member, and parent is involved in the immersion program and its philosophy. The development of fluency and literacy in two languages requires several years of continuous participation in the immersion program. Enrollment occurs primarily at the kindergarten level. In order to make an informed decision, parents are required to attend an orientation meeting prior to choosing River Glen on the selection form. The River Glen Two-Way Bilingual Immersion Program has received a national award of Academic Excellence and a California award as a Distinguished School.
School Accountability Report Card School Construction Update (PDF) 28 - Peter Burnett Academy850 North 2nd Street San José, CA 95112 408-535-6267 Burnett Academy’s smaller size will enable your child to transition smoothly from an elementary school environment into this tight-knit campus community. Respected teachers and staff have integrated the rigorous, accelerated instruction of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program (IB-MYP) into every subject area. The curriculum actively encourages students to become aware of the links between different areas of their educational experience. Additionally, this campus has partnered with San Jose High Academy to implement two learning clusters: Pre-Engineering and Multilingual Communications. Students are assured of significant opportunities to participate in integrated academics, social clubs, and sports. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) Federal Magnet Grant Information School Construction Update (PDF) 29 - Castillero Middle School6384 Leyland Park Drive San José, CA 95120 408-535-6385 Castillero Middle School’s staff, students, and parents are proud of their comprehensive Academic, Visual and Performing Arts program. Castillero has a reputation for academic excellence based on a well-defined curriculum of academic and elective classes, a strong faculty and support staff, a committed and supportive community, and eager, active and involved students. Dynamic elective courses offer beginning, intermediate, advanced, and performance opportunities to challenge students as they explore and increase their skills in vocal music, instrumental music, dance, visual arts, and theatre arts. The technology curriculum includes classes in digital photography and digital media. Expanding technology opportunities include a media center research lab, math lab, and laptop computers for classrooms. Self-esteem, responsibility, tolerance, and teamwork serve as the cornerstone of our school-wide programs. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) School Construction Update (PDF) 30 - Bret Harte Middle School7050 Bret Harte Drive San José, CA 95120 408-535-6270 A National Blue Ribbon School, Bret Harte houses a learning community that motivates and supports all students to achieve at the highest levels. With a strong foundation of basic and advanced skills, students learn to formulate and express ideas through writing, speaking, and various media. Our goal is to produce creative and critical thinkers who are contributing members of our community. Teachers in all subject areas participate in staff development training to work with students to improve their academic performance. Bret Harte is a place where kids are loved and where kids love to learn. In partnership with our parent community, a staff of extremely caring and competent professionals provides a structured and sequential program rich in basic and advanced math, literature, science, history, geography, technology, and the arts. Students and staff respect each other. A safe, orderly environment is maintained in each classroom and throughout the campus. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) School Construction Update (PDF) 31 - Herbert Hoover Middle School1635 Park Avenue San José, CA 95126 408-535-6274 Hoover Middle School, an Advanced Design Technology Magnet, offers an intensive instructional program using the latest tools of technology. Awarded funding from the US Office of Education, Magnet Schools Assistance Program, Hoover’s staff has designed a new program that encourages students to achieve, using an electronic platform. All students are engaged in this rigorous and technological program. Examples of learning will include electronic book publishing, podcasting, blogging, digital animation, documentary film making, digital music, and as always, productions from the choral, orchestral, instrumental music, theatre arts, dance, and visual arts departments. Additionally, students who have participated in Spanish immersion or bilingual programs in elementary school are offered a two-way bilingual program to become orally fluent in both Spanish and English and have the ability to read and write in both languages. The After-School All-Stars program, clubs, intramural sports and activities round out a stellar School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) School Construction Update (PDF) 32 - John Muir Middle School1260 Branham Lane San José, CA 95118 408-535-6281 John Muir offers an exciting and unique middle school experience, which includes quality academic curriculum with an emphasis on integrated technology and a multitude of activities that engage the entire community. John Muir enjoys a positive school culture where the focus is the “whole child”. Sixth grade students learn in a Language Arts/Social Studies core program. Those who have met reading requirements take an elective, including computers, digital music, art, Spanish, and leadership. All sixth graders are assessed at the beginning of the school year in math for placement in a pre-algebra class. Seventh graders take the language arts and social studies core with electives in computers, drafting, art, drama, dance, digital music, and Spanish. Eighth graders enjoy junior engineering, algebra, geometry, college outreach, community building, leadership, and social growth in preparation for high school. After-school clubs are available for all students in art, music, computers, hiking, and drama. Every student participates in our College and Career program. We host a Career Day in May to expose all students to an array of professions and careers. PTSA and ASB support our College Going Culture by sponsoring our field trips. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) School Construction Update (PDF) 33 - Willow Glen Middle School2105 Cottle Avenue San José, CA 95125 408-535-6277 We are a unique learning community focused on engaging students in intellectually challenging academics, athletics, the arts, and service opportunities. We empower our students to discover and develop new talents and skills in courses such as Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1-2, Geometry, Algebra 3-4/Trigonometry, Solar Energy, three levels of Spanish and French, Choir/Concert Choir, Band, Drums, Speech and Debate, Art, and year-long courses in science at each grade level. Athletically, we are part of three athletic leagues, and participate in soccer, softball, wrestling, volleyball, basketball, track, cross-country, and flag football. Last year our 8th grade basketball team won the league championship. Also, we have a wide array of clubs: Campus Life, CJSF, cheerleading, Applause Concert Choir, drama, Friends of Rachel, Garden Club, Leadership, Math Club, STRUT, ASB (student council), robotics, yearbook/journalism. Students may attend After-School All-Stars for homework help, sports, and enrichment. Students travel to France, Spain, New York City, Washington, D.C., and Boston to experience history and culture. We enjoy strong parent participation and support, especially in PTA and the Willow Glen Foundation. School Accountability Report Card (PDF) Climate Survey Results (PDF) |
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