Marian S Bennett
Schools
This page will provide resources for local public schools, local and nearby private schools, and homeschooling resources.
Half Moon Bay-Coastside
Cabrillo Unified School District – links to all educational programs. The best source of objective, comparative data for interested parents is Dataquest… found at: California Department of Education/Dataquest: http://data1.cde.ca.gov/dataquest/
District News Bulletin: http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/CUSD_topic/newsbulletin.html
District FAQ, Facts: http://www.cabrillo.k12.ca.us/CUSD_topic/fact_sheets.html
- Approximately 3800 students in district-wide K-12 programs
- School Loop – online communication tool for teachers, parents, students, and school staff.
- 2009 Star Test Results
- 2008 Star Test Results
- 2007 Star Test Results
Academic Index Performance (API) Reports. Link to 2009 Parent Guide to API Reporting.
- 2009 API Results – (link to full CA Department of Education Report)
- 2008 API Results – (link to full CA Department of Education Report)
- 2007 API Results - (link to full CA Department of Education Report)
- Cabrillo Education Foundation - a community sponsored non-profit organization to benefit local public school students.
- Mr. Bob King, Director of Alternative Education, 650-712-7224 – for homeschooling information
Elementary Schools
- Hatch Elementary School - approximately 525 students in Grades K-5
- This school offers the Spanish Immersion Program to develop dual language fluency.
- El Granada Elementary School – approximately 520 students in Grades K-5
- Farallone View Elementary School - approximately 450 students in Grades K-5 – 650.712.7170
- This school also offers multi-age learning where the student has the same teacher for 2 years.
- Kings Mountain Elementary School – alternative school serving approximately 75 students in Grades K-5
Middle School
Cunha Intermediate School – approximately 750 students in Grades 6-8
High School
Half Moon Bay High School - Grades 9-12
A public school review site, Great Schools, provides an overview. For more detailed ratings and improved accuracy, go to the Categories of each school.
If school quality and fit is important, I suggest making an appointment with the District Superintendent, Robert Gaskill. Please contact him at the District Office at 650-712-7100, 498 Kelly Avenue, Half Moon Bay CA 94019.
Community Involvement and Fundraising:
Cabrillo Education Foundation; also Become a Facebook Fan.
Coastside Private Schools
Sea Crest School - approximately 250 students in Grades K-8
The Wilkinson School - Preschool – Grade 8
PACIFICA
Pacifica School District – links to all educational programs
Contact me for a list of preschools.
Nearby Private Schools
Nortre Dame High School, Belmont CA
Serra High School, San Mateo CA
Good Shepherd School, Pacifica CA (K-8)
Another resource: KidsData.org – This site was launched in 2004 to compile public information about cities and school district comparing nearly 20 demographic criteria. I linked to the Cabrillo Unified page; you can also search by city.
Coastside Homeschooling
Mr.Bob King, 650-712-7224, Director of Alternative Education, Home Independent Study Program, Cabrillo Unified School District
Ms. Kathy Green or Steve Johnson, 650-738-6694, Homeschooling Program, Pacifica School District










