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Our goal is to provide the inspiration for life-long learning which implements positive, effective approaches to education that build a solid academic foundation and promotes self-esteem and interpersonal skills. We celebrate learning as an engaging and dynamic experience. We encourage parents to actively participate in their child/children's elementary school experience.

Palomares School At-A-Glance

Nestled in a quiet canyon surrounded by wooded hills, with a creek flowing at its edge, Palomares School is dedicated to challenging students to rigorous standards and providing a school climate where students can, and do achieve their fullest potential in a unique learning environment. Our vision of striving for excellence, instilling a commitment to be lifelong learners, developing an appreciation for diversity, and becoming responsible citizens is embraced by staff, students, parents, and our local community.

The riparian areas that surround the school, and the Palomares Creek Restoration Project have become essential components in the school's enriched science-based curriculum. Students work alongside biologists and engineers as they apply classroom concepts in the outdoor learning laboratory, collecting, recording, and organizing data, making computations, and drawing science-based conclusions from their research.

Palomares School is conveniently located just minutes from downtown Castro Valley, and is easily accessible from communities along the I-580 corridor. The majority of students travel to Palomares School by choice from throughout CVUSD and neighboring school districts.

Highlights

  • National Blue Ribbon School recipient for 2005
  • California Distinguished School 2004
  • API score of 899 (surpassing California's API goal of 800)
  • California State Board of Education Ranking of 10 (maximum possible score)
  • Reduced class size of 20 students to 1 certificated teacher (K-3)
  • Average class size of 30 students to 1 certificated teacher (4,5)
  • Exceptional staff, including Alameda County Teacher of the Year
  • Music and Physical Education Specialists
  • Instructional support in Language Arts and Mathematics
  • Gifted And Talented Education (GATE) offered K-5
  • Fine Arts curriculum, including a Fine Arts Music Festival
  • Classroom computers and Model Technology classroom
  • Newly constructed Library with over 8,500 books
  • State-of-the-art Science Center
  • Nationally recognized integrated science curriculum utilizing the Palomares Creek watershed
  • Active and dedicated parent community
  • Before- and after-school care (through private off-site daycare providers)

SARC/API

The SARC (School Accountability Report Card) and API (Academic Performance Index) provides detailed information and reports on Palomares Elementary. You will need Adobe Acrobat to view this document. The file is available at http://www.cv.k12.ca.us/sarc0203/palomares.pdf.

History

Palomares School opened in 1868 as a one-room school house. The school charter was signed by Abraham Lincoln.  More ...

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