Dixie
The Dixie School District is an elementary district serving the northern San Rafael communities of Terra Linda, Marinwood, Lucas Valley and a portion of Contempo Marin. It was founded in 1864, making it one of the oldest school districts in Marin County. Dixie School District includes three elementary schools for kindergarten through fifth grades: Dixie School, Vallecito School and Mary E. Silveira School. Sixth through eighth graders attend Miller Creek Middle School. District enrollment is approximately 1,770. Class sizes in 2008/09 average 20 students in kindergarten through third grade, 25 students in grades four and five, and 25 students in grades six through eight. Dixie School District is within the San Rafael High School District and most Miller Creek graduates attend Terra Linda High School. The Dixie School District office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Support Services
The Dixie School District provides a full complement of special education support services. Each school has a special education resource specialist, library assistant or librarian, a counselor and a shared certificated nurse. The district also offers programs for English Language learners and Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Specialists in physical education, art, music and technology enhance the educational experience at various sites. School bus transportation is available at parent expense.
Student Achievement
In 2007/08, Dixie District students, grades 2-8, were administered the CAT/6 (California Achievement Test) and CST (California Standards Tests) as part of the state STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) program. Data from the 2008 Accountability Progress Report (CDE) shown here demonstrates our district wide commitment to continued growth and improvement for all students each year.
STAR results are available at the district office or online at the California Department of Education’s website:http://star.cde.ca.gov
* AYP (Average Yearly Progress) and API (Academic Performance Index)
** “A” means the school scored at or above the Statewide Performance Target of 800 in 2008.
Community Involvement
The Dixie School District forms partnerships with parents for the benefit of students and encourages involvement through participation in the PTA, School Site Councils, Home and School Clubs and classroom volunteer programs. Parents, community members and local businesses support schools in the district through contributions to the Dixie Children’s Fund, a non-profit organization.
Dr. Thomas J. Lohwasser, Superintendent
Dixie School District
380 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3700 Fax: (415) 492-3707http://dixiesd.marin.k12.ca.us/
Dixie School – Grades: Kindergarten – 5
400 students
School hours: 8:14 to 11:50 (Kindergarten)
11:50 to 1:45 One day per week,
Extended Day (Kindergarten)
8:14 to 2:35 (Grades 1 – 5)
Library hours: 8:15 to 2:35
Dixie School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2002 and National Blue Ribbon School in 2004, is located in the Lucas Valley area of San Rafael. The school facility includes a library and turfed playing field. A new multi-purpose room was completed in 1997. Modernization was recently funded through a local bond measure and completed at the end of 2003.
The mission of the Dixie School community is to promote academic excellence, to nurture learning as a lifelong process and to support all students as they become informed, productive, contributing members of society. Dixie School provides a rigorous and positive learning environment that promotes the success and welfare of each student. The principal and staff are committed to working in full partnership with parents and the broader community.
On site, parent-paid childcare, provided by the City of San Rafael, is available before and after school.
Patricia Flynn, Principal
Dixie School
1175 Idylberry Road
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3730
Mary E. Silveira School – Grades: Kindergarten – 5
385 students
School hours: 8:14 to 1:20 (Kindergarten)
8:14 to 2:35 (Grades 1 – 5)
Library hours: 8:15 to 2:35
Mary E. Silveira School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2000, is situated in San Rafael’s Marinwood area.
The school facility includes a library, multipurpose room and a turfed playing field.
Modernization was funded through a local bond measure and was completed in 2001.
Silveira’s vision is that it is a place where children want to be. This vision has helped the school implement innovative programs such as a longer kindergarten day, an early intervention literacy program, EcoStar project-based environmental education and a schoolwide student job program. Silveira School provides a rigorous and positive learning environment that promotes the success and welfare of each student. The principal and staff are committed to working in full partnership with parents and the broader community.
On site, parent-paid childcare, provided by the City of San Rafael, is available before and after school.
Jeanne Casella, Principal
Mary E. Silveira School
375 Blackstone Drive
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3741
Vallecito School – Grades: Kindergarten – 5
380 students
School hours: 8:14 to 1:25 (Kindergarten)
8:14 to 2:35 (Grades 1 – 5)
Library hours: 8:15 to 2:35
Vallecito School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2006, is located in the Terra Linda area of San Rafael. The school facility includes a library, multipurpose room, kitchen and playing field.
Modernization was recently funded through a local bond measure and completed in 2002.
Vallecito School has a strong and engaged teaching and support staff as well as a strong community base. The mission of Vallecito School is to educate students in academic concepts and skills and to promote social and emotional growth.
Vallecito will achieve this by developing a model of elementary education at its best.
On site, parent-paid childcare, provided by the City of San Rafael, is available before and after school.
Betty Jordan, Principal
Vallecito School
50 Nova Albion Way
San Rafael, CA 94903
Miller Creek Middle School – Grades: 6 – 8
605 students
School hours: 8:00 to 2:56
Library hours: M/T/Th/F: 7:40 to 3:15, W: 7:40 to 2:00
Miller Creek Middle School, selected as a California Distinguished School in 2001 and 2005, is situated in the Lucas Valley area of San Rafael. Modernization was recently funded through a local bond measure and was completed in 2001.
The mission of Miller Creek is to foster lifelong learners who are healthy, caring, ethical and environmentally responsible citizens. Our school promotes creativity and independent thinking in all students.
Miller Creek provides a rigorous and positive learning environment that promotes the success and welfare of each student. The administration and staff are committed to working in full partnership with parents and the broader community.
The Miller Creek Home and School Club is committed to parent involvement and support of middle school staff and students. The Club actively supports many school-wide enrichment programs.
Greg Johnson, Principal
Miller Creek Middle School
2255 Las Gallinas Avenue
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 492-3760