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About

Independent progressive school in Menlo Park, California.

Story

Peninsula School, which opened in1925, is a progressive school created by an ambitious group of parents from the Stanford faculty and spouses, local high school leadership, and those interested in moving education of children away from the test heavy methods of the time. Together they became very educated in the works of the progressive movement. They were lead by Josephine Duveneck, and successfully launched the school, which has lasted with its focus on progressive education - child-centeded, experiential learning with strong emphasis on choice, critical thinking, connection to the great outdoors, and the creative arts for 90 years. Set in the beautiful and historic Colman Mansion, it remains a joyous place for children to play, learn and grow.

Mission

Peninsula School creates a space where children thrive and develop their full promise as confident contributors in the world. Here they learn about themselves and others, discovering their passions and growing intellectually in an inclusive community rich with choices, exploration, and play.

Address: 920 Peninsula Way, Menlo Park, CA 94025, USA
Phone: (650) 325-1584
State: California
Zip Code: 94025


Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed


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Reviews
Awesome for some kids awful for others. Unfortunately, it attracts the kids that it's least equipped to serve. Pros: * I was literally brought to tears when I first visited, it was the only school I'd seen where the staff and parents so obviously respected the children as "equal human beings". That really appealed to me. * Campus is awesome unless you have a problem with dirt. * There's a picture of the Dead from the 60s performing on the front steps of the main building. If you lean hippie in any way, this place will seduce you. Brace yourself. * Some of the staff are just incredibley wonderful, caring, and wise people, small talk at drop off was a pleasure. These people made me feel lucky to be there. * Strong, hands on, arts program. Cons: * Bullying. Their secular humanist philosophy makes blinds them to the cruelty that all kids can sometimes have and some kids always have. This makes them completely and utterly ineffective at dealing with bullying. Their faith (belief without proof) in the goodness of all children and philosophy that children should learn to self advocate is a recipe for disaster. * Bullying. Deserves two bullet points. Every year a family leaves because of it. * Ineffective at dealing with any child that has special needs. The endearing chaos that is Peninsula is torture for an anxious child. Dyslexia goes unrecognized far too long. Speaking of dyslexia, I'm going to stop here. I could say more, but words... Overall: if education were an easy problem all schools would be the same. This school could be awesome for your child or set them back for years. You might fall in love with it. It might break your heart. Advice: if this is your plan A, I hope it works for your child. But you better have a plan B.
9 years ago (31-08-2016)
Our whole family loves this school. If your top priority for your child is memorizing multiplication tables at the youngest possible age while avoiding any exposure to dirt, this may not be the school for you. But if want your child to learn about citizenship, being part of a community, taking responsibility and making good choices, all while developing a life-long love of learning, then you've come to the right place. Maybe the shortest convincing testimonial comes from a fellow parent, a teacher at a local high school, who observed that his most engaged, most dynamic, most with-it students came disproportionately from Peninsula School... so that's where he sends his daughter.
13 years ago (10-05-2013)
You have to visit Peninsula School to understand the level of trees/dirt/kindness/beauty/aspirations/love that your children will carry for the rest of their lives.
9 years ago (03-05-2016)
Amazing campus, teachers, and philosophy. We're enrolling our child there this year, and we're so lucky she was accepted :)
9 years ago (13-03-2016)
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