Cascade Canyon School

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We are a small, independent, progressive, co-educational K-8 school serving families in Marin County from our campus in Fairfax, California. Since the school opened in 1981, we have dedicated ourselves to offering progressive education in a small, community-oriented setting. Our multi-age classes of no more than fifteen students, in combination with our balanced, integrated curriculum foster our students' natural creativity and desire to learn. Come visit us and experience EXTRAORDINARY education.
At Cascade Canyon School: We CHALLENGE our students to think deeply. We ENGAGE students in learning. We INSPIRE students to express themselves and become active in their community. We CONNECTstudents and families to our staff, each other, the school and communities around us.

In a visit to our EXTRAORDINARY school, look for evidence of the following progressive practices:

Active rather than passive learning
Strong emphasis on critical thinking (students posing questions and analyzing, synthesizing, and applying knowledge)
Students and teachers reflecting on student work
Small class size
Strong teacher-student relationships
Acceptance of children's individual differences
Attention to the whole child: intellectual, artistic, kinesthetic, social and emotional
Balanced curriculum with enrichment through art, music, theater, languages and environmental studies
A caring community that embraces diversity and works to promote sustainability

October 28-29: Parent Teacher Conferences
November 6: Open House, 10-12
November 11: Veteran's Day (no school)
November 16: Board Meeting
November 18: Parent Tour
November 19: Variety Show and Community Dinner, 6PM (1/2 day)
November 24-26: Thanksgiving Recess
November 30: Parent Association
December 4: Parent & Staff Holiday Party