Glenwood Elementary School

Posted September 25, 2008

I have two sons in Glenwood and they have really worked hard to make learning interesting for each boy. One is in Gate while the other is doing very well. Where he has issues, the teachers work to build capabilities. I can not have asked for more out of a school than what Glenwood has provided.
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Posted February 9, 2008

After almost three years at Glenwood, the pros and cons are sinking in. The pros: Glenwood is a fabulous school academically with test scores time and again among the top among elementary schools in Marin County. A wonderfully dedicated staff makes the learning experience that much greater. Lots of parent involvement in the way of volunteering in the classroom and at fundraising and community building events. The cons: the geographic community from which the school draws its population is itself is very condensed, in places fairly homogeneous socioeconomically, and a bit isolated from the rest of San Rafael. This makes for a very tight community that at times can seem exclusive, particularly if one does not live in the Glenwood neighborhood or in neighboring communities nearby. This can be overcome by oneself becoming very involved, but it can take work to fit in if you do not live in the neighborhood.
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Posted November 9, 2006

Like a private school, with 10 out of 10 API numbers, huge parent involvement, which is a big reason this school is a Blue Ribbon Credentialed school. Their principal has been around for a long time, and their program are very consistent, and their standard is very high.
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Posted October 21, 2006

Glenwood Elementary is a safe, loving, supportive school where children are respected for their unique qualities and are challenged to be the best students and community members they can be. The teachers are caring and and dedicated and Kathy O'Keefe the principal is warm, kind, enthusiastic, very approachable and highly respected for her dedication and commitment to the school. The community of parents is welcoming and very involved, consisting not only of families living in the general vicinity of the school, but from the entire city of San Rafael. The active PTA helps fund such programs as: computer, art and science specialists, a week away of outdoor education for 5th graders, fun and educational field trips for all classes, hospitality events to welcome new parents, and fun community-building events like the annual hoedown and ice cream socials. We are so happy at Glenwood!
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