Programs
Academic Program
The curriculum is set by the State of California. California Standards and frameworks are provided for English/language arts, history/social sciences, mathematics, visual and performing arts, physical education, and science.
Materials and textbooks are selected in accordance with the state cycle for revising subject content. State adopted materials, including Open Court Reading and Harcourt Math are used in all Novato public schools.
Staff Training Days
Students do NOT attend school on staff training days. These days are designed to promote integration of instruction and services, to introduce staff to new materials and successful teaching strategies, and to foster the
development and implementation of a common curriculum throughout the Novato Unified School District that is sequential and appropriate for each level.
These days have proven to be worthwhile for students both for short and long term of their educational programs.
Three days have been identified for the next school year:
August 22, 2006, January 12, 2007, and February 16, 2007
Project SEED
SEED stands for School Environmental Educational Docents dedicated to enhancing environmental education in classes.
Docents dedicated to enhancing environmental education in classes. Docents guide students in the exploration of their schoolyard, planting gardens, restoring creeks and pledging to become stewards of the earth.
To volunteer, call Sheila Molyneaux at 382-0289
Art Docents
Once a month parents visit the classrooms and present an artist or theme, using art prints from the district’s Instructional Materials Center. Emphasis is on discussion with the children about technique, color,
similarities, and differences in the art, works, background, and history. Docents are trained in a special program provided by the school district.
Child Care
Quality Care for Kids, a private child care provider, offers child care on the Lynwood campus. Hours during the school year are 7:00 a.m. to 6:30p.m. Telephone 892-6223 for information. (Please do not call the school. We do not have information about the program.)
Comprehensive School Safety Plan
The school has a comprehensive safety plan designed to offer maximum protection for our students in case of emergencies. Fire and earthquake drills are held periodically. All visitors, including parents
and volunteers, must check in the school office before going to classrooms. The schools and school district work closely with the Novato Police Department on all safety issues affecting students.
The Novato Fire Department provides disaster and first aid training and inspects schools regularly. A copy of the plan is available for review.
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