Marin Schools + Education 
Marin County school systems information. Information on the educational system in Marin including both private and public schools.
There are currently 19 blog entries related to this category.
Thinking of moving to Kentfield for the schools?
Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at 9:41pm. 170 Views, 0 Comments.
Great idea. Being a Kentfield School District (KSD) parent I thought I might blog about my experience with the schools and why I like living in Kentfield.
A little background. I moved here on a whim. Well, not entirely. I picked Kentfield because my son (now in 5th grade at Kent Middle School) was nearing the first day of Kindergarten and I like to hike. As it happens Kentfield has a great school district and a number of local hiking trails on Mount Tamalpais.
The Kentfield School District is comprised of two schools, Bacich Elementary and Kent Middle School. Bacich Elementary serves children from K-4th grade and Kent Middle School serves children from 5th -8th grade.
You'd think after 6 years of car line duty and Halloween…
Why Residents of Marin County Love Living Here
Friday, December 30th, 2011 at 9:40am. 165 Views, 0 Comments.
When deciding to move to Marin County from New York City a few years
ago, my husband and I knew we wanted to live in a place that was beautiful and
temperate all year round. Frankly, we were tired of the cold winters and
knowing our family would be growing we wanted to be somewhere very kid
friendly. A few years later, we are settled into San Rafael and couldn't
imagine our lives anywhere else. The ease of life whether it's going to the
park in the middle of winter, being close to shopping or going out to a great
dinner; it's all within our reach.
I joined a Mothers Club in Marin when my daughter was born and
was fortunate to meet many families who live in Marin for similar reasons. As a
Realtor, I felt it was important to blog why residents…
22 Atwood Avenue, Sausalito - JUST SOLD!
Wednesday, December 21st, 2011 at 12:59pm. 196 Views, 0 Comments.
I am very excited to announce that I represented buyers in securing front row seats to the America's Cup beginning in the summer of 2012! These clients successfully closed escrow on 22 Atwood Avenue in Sausalito earlier today. This home is brand new, eco-friendly construction with unparalleled views of the bay, city skyline and beyond. Boasting a location that is within walking distance to downtown Sausalito as well as located at the top of the the Second Street steps, this property is sophisticated and well designed for enjoying maximum, world-class views. There were numerous high end amenities featured in this home including hand-scraped burma teak floors, bronze and mahogany doors and windows as well as custom wrought iron balconies and…
Montessori Schools in Marin - Your Options
Wednesday, November 30th, 2011 at 10:40pm. 191 Views, 1 Comments.
Marin County offers several Montessori school options. Whether you are relocating to Marin with young children or have lived here a long time, but are in the process of researching Montessori options in Marin, thought I’d write a little bit about a few of the schools I have researched and know families whose children attend these schools.
Several Marin Montessori schools follow and are inspired by the principles of Association Montessori International. If you are a new resident in the area and decide to look and enroll your children in schools connected to the international Montessori school, consider Abbey Montessori, Montessori de Terra Linda and Marin Montessori.
Montessori schools in Marin provide…
Bel Marin Keys Homes
Friday, September 30th, 2011 at 10:10pm. 233 Views, 0 Comments.
Recently, I have had several clients interested in purchasing Bel Marin Keys real estate in Novato, CA. This is a hidden away part of Marin County that not everyone knows about. And it's some of the most affordable waterfront property in Marin!
Home sales in this neighborhood range from $500,000 to $1,000,000 or more depending on size, waterfront, upgrades, etc. Many of these homes have deep water docks. There are currently 4 listings in the neighborhood and these listings ranging from $600,000 to $900,000. To see what's available, register to search homes on the Marin Modern website. To find out what Bel Marin Keys homes are open this Sunday, visit our Marin Open Homes pages.
With the palm trees, docks in many backyards, and the warm sunny…
Marin School Test Scores | How Marin Students Compare To State Averages
Monday, August 22nd, 2011 at 2:36pm. 258 Views, 0 Comments.
Students of Marin County Schools scored well in the recent results released regarding the annual Standardized Testing and Reporting exams (STAR). In fact, they outperformed state averages by a significant margin. The tests measure second through seventh grade students' proficiency in math and English.
According to the Marin IJ, 73.4% of Marin students were proficient in English, whereas 54% of all California students in those grades were proficient in English. Marin Students also averaged better in math than the state, coming in at 66.1% compared to 50%. "The significant and sustained improvements we've seen for nine consecutive years prove how hard teachers, school employees, administrators and parents are working to…
Marin County Schools-How do I decide?
Saturday, July 30th, 2011 at 6:34pm. 234 Views, 0 Comments.
Deck Views from Mill Valley, California
So, you've made the decision to move to Marin County. On top of all of the other things that pop up during a move (home inspections, price negotiations, etc), you need to choose a school for your kids. One might think that this is a quick and easy decision- just send them to the school in your neighborhood, right? Not necessarily. The school that you choose to send your child to is going to be one that is instrumental in shaping them as a human being, so it is best carefully thought out and planned. I have complied a few things that will help you when it comes to deciding where to send your most precious cargo.
- Talk to other parents. They will be the ones who can tell you all the great things about the school,…
Marin Schools | Larkspur-Corte Madera School District Aims To Change Name And Expand
Wednesday, July 13th, 2011 at 12:14am. 276 Views, 0 Comments.
Residents of Corte Madera and Larkspur alike are looking to add Corte Madera to the name of the school district that it shares with Larkspur as a two-school district. Neil Cummins Elementary School is in Corte Madera and Hall Middle School is in Larkspur. The new (old) name would be the Larkspur-Corte Madera School District.
Corte Madera is currently home to 814 of the students in the district as opposed to 469 students living in Larkspur, according to the Marin IJ. The district is also hoping to add a third school in Corte Madera. However, it would require some building expansion to the existing site, as well as retrofitting. The district's superintendent recently approached the Corte Madera Community Foundation to discuss a…
Another reason to love Marin!
Tuesday, June 28th, 2011 at 12:50am. 278 Views, 0 Comments.
Schools Rule Marin is helping our already well-regarded schools even better!
Every student in Marin County's public schools stands to benefit from this coalition of over 20 public school foundations working in partnership with the Marin County Office of Education. Their goal is to bridge the gap between state funding and what it actually costs to educate our children. They realize that every aspect of life here in Marin (which is pretty spectacular!) improves when our public schools do their job.
So, how does this relate to real estate?? Property values! Better schools lead to stonger and more desirable communities which increase property values and who doesn't love that?! Visit http://schoolsrule.org/ see how you can…A Banner Year For Marin County Public Schools - 2010 API Rankings Released
Friday, May 6th, 2011 at 12:17pm. 522 Views, 1 Comments.
The 2010 API standardized school scores were just released yesterday and it indicates another banner year of outstanding performance for all of Marin’s public schools. The benefit of these exceedingly strong scores isn’t felt just by families with children already in school or preparing to enter. Marin County homeowners understand this is one significant draw for families looking to buy a home in the bay area. The Marin real estate market offers an abundance of amenities that few other areas offer: world class outdoor activities, an abundance of natural beauty all around us, great weather and the cream of the crop of public schools. Is it any wonder our property values continue to hold their own when other parts of the state…