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Schools are among our most important and vibrant social institutions. They have achieved this distinction because we have given to them the special responsibility of transmitting to each generation the knowledge we consider to be of most worth. That knowledge, when it is well taught, becomes an intellectual and artistic tool, enabling students to develop the ability to think and communicate clearly and persuasively in a world that is constantly changing. In addition, schools have become the setting in which we attempt to answer many of our most important social questions. As a consequence, schools are the primary setting in which we prepare the next generation to face the challenges of the future.

Good schools do this by providing students with an intelligent, interested, supportive, authoritative, and demanding faculty that loves teaching and understands the full value of education. Good schools have leadership that is able to explain the educational process, articulate a vision, and see to it that each student reaches his or her potential by promoting an educational climate that is supportive, disciplined, and creative. Good schools bring all constituencies: parents, students, teachers and the community together, so that everyone is doing his or her best to achieve the school's mission.

Students feel honored and exhilarated when they meet the expectations of such a school. At Ring Mountain, we have developed a program where children learn to be independent thinkers. Our teachers are trained to lead from behind; in our classrooms students become the “knowers.”

I invite you to learn more about how this vision is realized at Ring Mountain Day School by visting our academics pages. After exploring our website, I encourage you to visit the campus where you can see our philosophy brought to life. Our Admissions Director will happily arrange a tour.


– Nancy Diamonti, Head of School

Progressive Education in Mill Valley, CA.
News & Events
 

The May Newsletter is available for download!

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CALENDAR 2009
Upcoming Events


May:

Thursday, May 7
Evening of the Arts

Tuesday, May 19
PA Meeting

Friday, May 22
Enrichment III ends

Monday,May 25
Memorial Day, School Closed


June:

Wednesday, June 3
Preschool Step Up (11:30)

Thursday, June 4
Last Day of School
Preschool Step Up (10:00)
PreK Graduation (11:00)

Friday, June 5
Elementary/Middle Step Up and Graduation (11:00)

Friday, June 15
Preschool Summer Session Begins