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San Mateo Park Math-Science Magnet School

161 Clark Drive
650-312-7577

Our Mission

Park School aims for excellence by recognizing and developing the intellectual potential of each student. This is accomplished by providing a comprehensive and sequential curriculum which utilizes a variety of learning experiences to meet individual needs. The educational program provides opportunities for students to develop critical thinking skills, intellectual curiosity and creativity. Students are encouraged to assume a personal responsibility for learning.
Park School aims for excellence by providing opportunities for students to recognize the excellence in themselves and others, by developing a positive self-image and by appreciating individual and cultural differences. Through this awareness students will be able to make sound ethical decisions and develop a sense of social responsibility.

Park School aims for excellence by supporting and encouraging the role of parents, teachers, and the community as partners to ensure all children develop a love of lifelong learning.

Vision Statement

Each child is unique, has an infinite capacity for knowledge, and should be prepared to be a lifelong learner. In order to prepare our students to be responsible, ethical citizens and leaders in the twenty-first century, there is a conscious effort to create an environment of high esteem that ensures a safe environment for risk-taking, openness to change, self-reliance and competence.

Park School's vision for cognitive, affective, and psychomotor development of its students is supported by the belief that all students should have:

A strong, challenging academic program, which promotes a high level of achievement.
A program that is structured to increase student competence and achievement in applying Math and Science concepts and processes.
An opportunity to experience success in a variety of settings that expose students to diverse teaching-learning strategies, ideas, and materials.
Experiences that develop critical, creative thinkers with good communication and problem solving skills.
Regular use of technology as a tool for learning in the areas of critical thinking, literacy, Science, Math, and research experiences.
Equal access to all areas of the curriculum and equal opportunities for success.
Educational tasks that are adapted to meet children's individual needs and learning styles
A safe, secure, caring learning environment in which to learn and grow!