Tamalpais
The Tamalpais Union High School District provides secondary school education to students residing in ten elementary districts in central and southern Marin: Bolinas-Stinson Union, Kentfield, Lagunitas, Larkspur, Mill Valley, Nicasio, Reed Union, Ross, Ross Valley and Sausalito Marin City School Districts. The Tamalpais Union High School District includes three comprehensive high schools: Redwood, Sir Francis Drake and Tamalpais, all of which are California Distinguished Schools, and two alternative schools, San Andreas and Tamiscal Independent Study.
District enrollment is 3,908 students. Tamalpais Union High School District students also reside in the Marin Community College District. The Tamalpais Union High School District office is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Support Services
The elementary districts sending students on to the Tamalpais Union High School District participate in the Education Task Force (ETF). This consortium establishes consistency in the program objectives, curriculum and instructional materials among its member schools and ensures a smooth transition from middle to high school. Schools in the Tamalpais Union High School District align their curriculum, instruction and assessment in the basic subject areas. For the 2005-2006 school year, the district has approximately 240 teachers and five mentor teachers who offer training to new and experienced teachers and support curriculum development.
Student Achievement
The Tamalpais district graduates approximately 98% of all students, including alternative school students. Of these graduates, 91% continue directly to post-secondary education. Academic performance is consistently high on a wide variety of indicators. In 2004-05, the district’s mean verbal and math scores were 581 and 582 respectively, well above the national mean scores of 508 and 520. In 2004-05, 78% of the advanced placement exams taken had scores of three or better.
STAR results are available at the district office or online at the California Department of Education’s website: http://star.cde.ca.gov.
Community Involvement
Parents, community members and local businesses support the district through a parcel tax assessment and contributions to their local schools. Site governance bodies, parent clubs and partnerships with businesses provide opportunities for participation in shaping the quality of instruction.
Bob Ferguson, Superintendent
Tamalpais Union High School District
P. O. Box 605, Larkspur, CA 94977
(415) 945-3720 Fax: (415) 945-3719http://www.tamdistrict.org/
Redwood High School – Grades: 9 – 12
1,482 students
School hours: 8:00 to 3:10
Library hours: 7:30 to 4:00
Redwood High School occupies 57 acres in a residential area of Larkspur.
As one of northern California’s top academic high schools, Redwood offers an outstanding college preparatory curriculum which includes honors and advanced placement classes as well as the opportunity for individual study and research through a Senior Project program. In addition, students in need of academic or emotional support are provided individualized programs that address particular needs.
Extra-curricular activities are an important part of the Redwood experience, with two-thirds of the student body participating in athletics.
Leadership classes for student officers and others interested in planning school activities and a variety of student clubs round out the opportunities.
In 1990, 1996 and 2003, Redwood was selected as a California Distinguished School.
Nancy Neu, Principal
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
www.redwood.org
San Andreas High School – Grades: 9 – 12
132 students
School hours: 8:00 to 12:40
Library hours: N/A
San Andreas High School offers a student-centered program for high school students who experience difficulty in a large school setting. San Andreas recently had the distinction of being awarded state recognition as a Model Continuation School.
San Andreas has a maximum enrollment of 140 students. Students come to San Andreas from other high schools throughout the district.
The school offers a rich curriculum aligned with the district and state graduation requirements. There are classes in all levels of English, science, math, social studies, fine art, physical education, computer education, shop and agro ecology. San Andreas has an excellent art studio, student garden, and computer, science, woodshop and photo labs. Class sizes are small (average 15) and emphasis is placed on the students’ individual needs.
Gerald Austin, Principal
San Andreas High School
599 William Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770http://sanandreas.marin.k12.ca.us
Sir Francis Drake High School – Grades: 9 – 12
1,076 students
School hours: 8:00 to 3:20
Library hours: 7:30 to 4:00
Sir Francis Drake High School is located in a residential section of San Anselmo in the Ross Valley. The facilities consist of a series of one-story buildings, a large gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, playing fields and art studios in a nicely landscaped environment.
Drake High School has a mix of renowned integrated curricula and rigorous traditional and honors courses that focus on preparing students for college and life in a rapidly changing world.
Parental involvement and community perception of the school, the staff and programs are exceptional.
In 1999 and again in 2005, Sir Francis Drake High School was recognized as a California Distinguished School.
Don Drake, Principal
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770http://drake.marin.k12.ca.
Redwood High School – Grades: 9 – 12
1,482 students
School hours: 8:00 to 3:10
Library hours: 7:30 to 4:00
Redwood High School occupies 57 acres in a residential area of Larkspur.
As one of northern California’s top academic high schools, Redwood offers an outstanding college preparatory curriculum which includes honors and advanced placement classes as well as the opportunity for individual study and research through a Senior Project program. In addition, students in need of academic or emotional support are provided individualized programs that address particular needs.
Extra-curricular activities are an important part of the Redwood experience, with two-thirds of the student body participating in athletics.
Leadership classes for student officers and others interested in planning school activities and a variety of student clubs round out the opportunities.
In 1990, 1996 and 2003, Redwood was selected as a California Distinguished School.
Nancy Neu, Principal
Redwood High School
395 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 924-6200
www.redwood.org
San Andreas High School – Grades: 9 – 12
132 students
School hours: 8:00 to 12:40
Library hours: N/A
San Andreas High School offers a student-centered program for high school students who experience difficulty in a large school setting. San Andreas recently had the distinction of being awarded state recognition as a Model Continuation School.
San Andreas has a maximum enrollment of 140 students. Students come to San Andreas from other high schools throughout the district.
The school offers a rich curriculum aligned with the district and state graduation requirements. There are classes in all levels of English, science, math, social studies, fine art, physical education, computer education, shop and agro ecology. San Andreas has an excellent art studio, student garden, and computer, science, woodshop and photo labs. Class sizes are small (average 15) and emphasis is placed on the students’ individual needs.
Gerald Austin, Principal
San Andreas High School
599 William Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3770http://sanandreas.marin.k12.ca.us
Sir Francis Drake High School – Grades: 9 – 12
1,076 students
School hours: 8:00 to 3:20
Library hours: 7:30 to 4:00
Sir Francis Drake High School is located in a residential section of San Anselmo in the Ross Valley. The facilities consist of a series of one-story buildings, a large gymnasium, pool, tennis courts, playing fields and art studios in a nicely landscaped environment.
Drake High School has a mix of renowned integrated curricula and rigorous traditional and honors courses that focus on preparing students for college and life in a rapidly changing world.
Parental involvement and community perception of the school, the staff and programs are exceptional.
In 1999 and again in 2005, Sir Francis Drake High School was recognized as a California Distinguished School.
Don Drake, Principal
Sir Francis Drake High School
1327 Sir Francis Drake Blvd.
San Anselmo, CA 94960
(415) 453-8770http://drake.marin.k12.ca.
Tamalpais High School – Grades: 9 – 12
1,149 students
School hours: 8:00 to 4:00
Library hours: Monday – Friday: 7:30 to 7:00
Tamalpais High School, founded in 1908, is the oldest school in the Tamalpais Union High School District.
The school is renowned for the beauty of its college-style campus featuring clusters of classroom buildings surrounded by landscaped grounds, art studios, computer labs, a media center in the library, two pools, two gymnasiums and expansive athletic fields.
With 91% of graduates entering college, Tamalpais High School offers a strong college preparatory program including honors and advanced placement and features unique programs integrating English and social studies and the sciences. Tamalpais High School enhances foreign language instruction with a state-of-the-art digital language lab.
Student activities include more than 30 athletic teams, clubs, a leadership program and a nationally recognized drama program.
In 1999 and 2005, Tamalpais High School was recognized as a California Distinguished School.
Chris Holleran, Principal
Tamalpais High School
700 Miller Avenue at Camino Alto
Mill Valley, CA 94941
(415) 388-3292
www.tamhigh.org
Tamiscal High School – Grades: 9 – 12
113 students
Office hours: 8:00 to 4:00
Library hours: N/A
Tamiscal High School is a fully accredited alternative independent study secondary school providing opportunities for students to complete high school courses through selfdirected individualized study. The school was established in 1990, is adjacent to San Andreas High School and operates independently.
Tamiscal offers a full range of courses in mathematics, English, social studies, science, foreign language, fine arts, technology and physical education leading to high school graduation and college entrance.
Tamiscal also offers a small experiential program, TEAM, for about 25 students, primarily juniors, which includes workplace learning, community service and wilderness experience.Tamiscal students can access all the educational resources available to students within the Tamalpais Union High School District.
John Carroll, Interim Principal
Tamiscal High School
305 Doherty Drive
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 945-3750http://tamiscal.marin.k12.ca.us/