I love Marin school because the teachers are wonderful! I couldn't ask for a better community of parents and kids. My child is so happy to be attending Marin school.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/09
Unfortunately, Marin and Albany schools seem to have a better reputation than they deserve. We've had 2 kids at Marin, including one just finishing up there. We think the quality of the teachers is uneven - there are some great teachers, and some pretty poor ones. With the great ones our kids had
... Read more pretty good years. With the others, those were the years the kid hated going to school. We've also seen that if a kid is ahead of their grade in something, there's not much the teachers do to keep them interested - they mostly teach to the 'average' kid. For such a small district there seems to be some nasty politics sometimes, like with the debate going on about the crazy schedules in K-3. The school community is OK, though compared with what we hear from other schools and districts there's a lot more interaction between families elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
Marin Elementary is a wonderful school. The teacher are commited to the students. My daughter, Julianna, had a very positive experience during the three year she attended this elementary school. The teacher were very focused on helping her succeed at her studies. Ms. Kubicki and Mr. Schauffler,
... Read more her fifth grade teacher also kept each parent informed of class studies and activities thru monthly newsletters and emails. Ms. Wong, the science teacher, made science interesting this year for Julianna. The art teacher had her work displayed at a nearby Art Studio which really boost my daugher's self esteem. The visual performing arts teacher helped develop each student's public speaking. The new principal, Ms. Hornada, assisted me in helping my child receive academic assistance. Also, the school secretary and office staff have been very kind to my child. I would highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
I agree 100% reviewer from June 2003. We had a similar experance. We have not had a very positive experience at all with the whole Albany School District.
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Posted by a parent on 03/20/07
From the teachers to the principal to the volunteers, this is a wonderful program. I picked Albay after a divorce which found my ex-wife relocating to Berkeley. I did all the research I could and landed in Albany as a result. I do wish they had a little more in the area of sports but am planning on
... Read more helping out to get something going when my little guy gets a little older. High marks all the way! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/27/06
Excellent school. Academically strong, teacher involvement high and music program excellent. Parent involvement similar to private schools - lots. Although it is public it feels like a private school with all the support both academically and parent/teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Marin Elementary is a wonderful school. Our daughter has been a student there for three years and we feel fortunate to be part of the community. The teachers are dedicated and nurturing, and the academic standards are high. Our daughter is engaged in learning. She enjoys school and is challenged
... Read more by the work. The parent community is active and creative, and the student body is diverse and international. The teachers make an effort to include experiential learning in the curriculm via field trips and class projects. It is an all-around terrific school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/06
It is a great school with small group activity. Parents are involved in a lot of work.
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/04
Marin Elementary is an exceptional school because of the parent participation and the veteran teacher staff. The Principal, Ms. Rothchild provides leadership and structure. She is amazingly involved and dedicated. She even knows when your child is running low on lunch tickets because she likes to
... Read more keep up on things. To get a home in Albany, you have to pay a ridiculous amount of money for a small, small house. The only reason people around here are willing to do it is because they put their childrens' education first. They volunteer and are an amazingly dedicated community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/04
Our family genuinely feels at home at Marin. Both my children have learned in leaps and bounds, and the teachers have consistently impressed me. The parent involvement is unparallelled in enthusiasm and creativity.
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Albany schools — Marin Elementary School is located at 1001 Santa Fe Ave, Albany CA 94706. 1001 Santa Fe Ave is in the 94706 ZIP code in Albany, CA The school district for Marin Elementary School is the Albany Unified School District. Marin Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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