Prundale Elementary School

We, the Staff at Prunedale Elementary School, welcome you to the new school year. We hope to provide your child with a positive and rewarding learning experience. This handbook will provide you with useful information about the school’s activities and expectations. Please take time to read it with your child.

Sincerely,
Margarita Palacios, Principal

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The staff, parents, and students of Prunedale School are committed to the philosophy that all children can learn and succeed. We provide a well-balanced, dynamic and quality education for our students in preparation for their future in a multicultural society. The school is dedicated to high academic standards, instilling the enjoyment of life-long learning, and ensuring a safe and nurturing environment. This is accomplished by providing a challenging and comprehensive educational program which:
- Strives for academic excellence
- Fosters an enthusiasm for learning
- Nurtures a sense of wonder and curiosity
- Provides a safe and supportive environment
- Encourages respect for self and others
- Promotes responsibility
- Develops the full potential of all children by recognizing and working with each child's uniqueness.

We believe that each child is a unique individual with the capacity to learn. The Prunedale School Community shall work together to help each child:
- Develop a life-long love of learning
- Build self -esteem, independence, responsible behavior, and respect for self and others
- Learn to think critically and creatively
- Master academic skills and strive for excellence
- Develop a concern for and promote respect for the environment