Public | K-5 | 390 students |
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| School Basics | |
|---|---|
| Number of students enrolled | 390 |
| Grade levels offered | K-5 |
| School type | Public |
| School Leader's name | Mel Stenger |
| Best ways for parents to contact the school | |
| Before school or after school care / program onsite | |
| Instructional and/or curriculum models used | Gifted / High performing; Independent Study |
| Special academic themes or areas of focus | Arts (all) |
| Application Enrollment | |
|---|---|
| Does this school have an application or enrollment process? | Yes |
| Students typically attend these schools prior to attending this school | Various private preschools |
| Students typically attend these schools after graduating from this school | Montera Middle School; Oakland School for the Arts; Private |
| Programs and Resources | |
|---|---|
| Specialized programs for specific types of special education students | Autism; Specific learning disabilities; Other health impairments |
| Languages spoken by school staff | Italian; Chinese (Mandarin); Spanish |
| Extra learning resources offered | Remediation |
| School facilities | Auditorium; Computer; Library; Playground |
| Enrichment, Extracurriculars, and Specials | |
|---|---|
| Arts - Music | Band; Orchestra; Instrumental music lessons; Choir / Chorus |
| Arts - Performing and Written | Drama; Creative Writing |
| Arts - Visual | Painting; Ceramics |
| Boys Sports | PE and Motor Skills |
| Girls Sports | PE and Motor Skills |
| Student Clubs | Gardening; Student Newspaper |
| Academic awards received in the past 3 years | Distinguished School, 2010; Music-in-Education National Consortium Grant recipient, 2007 |
| School Culture | |
|---|---|
| School Attire | Neither uniforms nor dress code |
| School Facebook page | thornhillschool.org |
| More about the school's culture | As part of the school program all students receive weekly enrichment classes in PE, Motor Skills, Library, Computer,and Music (Orff and instrumental). Upper grade students also receive Art instruction. These classes are taught by specialists in their fields and are funded by our parent organization. Our PFC, or Parent Faculty Club, also supports intervention efforts by supplying three classroom assistants and a clerical aide. Classroom teachers also receive a per-student fund for classroom supplies and special projects. Parents not only support the school financially, but volunteer regularly in classrooms and on field trips. The success of the school clearly comes from the collaboration of faculty and parents. |
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