2950 Fair Oaks Avenue, Redwood City, CA 94063
(650)368-3953
Redwood City School District
http://www.rcsd.k12.ca.us/site/Default.aspx?PageID=518
Principal: Guadalupe Guzman
Community School Since: 2010
Community School Leadership: Veronica Lobos, Sandra Portasio
Student Services: After School Programs, Summer/Intercession Programs, Youth Leadership, Conflict Managers, Legal Education Program, Summer Bridge, Fall/Spring Intercession
Support Services: Individual and Group Counseling, Case Management, Bus Pass Assistance, Uniform Help, Holiday Gift Cards
Parent Engagement: School Site Council, PTA/PTO, Leadership Coaching, Parent Education (ESL and Computer Classes), Volunteer Activities, Outreach, Movie Nights, Play Dates, School Socials, Report Card Night, Morning Coffees with the Principal, Back to School Nights
Public Funding: State and Federal Afterschool Grants
Private Funding: In-kind Services and House Staff from Partners, Grants from Family Foundations
Our Story: As a community school, Fair Oaks offers a variety of programs based on scientific research in school reform. As a school of choice focusing on reading and the arts, we offer a comprehensive, research-based language arts program that works to meet the needs of all students. We are also a leader in the area of school reform with academic programs that include music, visual, and performing arts. In keeping with the district mission, the school works in partnership with parents and community to help youth develop a positive vision of the future and acquire the attitudes, knowledge, and skills necessary to become successful, contributing participants in a rapidly changing world. As a community school, Fair Oaks encourages and supports the success of children by providing comprehensive and integrated services that are responsive to the needs of the community. Through the collaborative partners, the school provides resources and services to families to promote positive social interaction, and academic support.
