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'''The Marin School''' (TMS) |
'''The Marin School''' (TMS) was a [[Private school|private high school]] located in [[San Rafael, California]]. The school was named after [[Marin County]] in which it is located.<ref>[http://www.themarinschool.org/index.html The Marin School], accessed 02-05-2009</ref><ref>[http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/3167 Private School Review], accessed 02-05-2009</ref><ref>[http://projects.latimes.com/schools/school/sausalito/marin-school-the/] [[Los Angeles Times]], accessed 02-05-2009</ref> The school closed permanently at the end of 2022-23 school year, citing a drop in enrollment.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-04 |title=After 42 years, Marin private high school slated to close |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2023/05/04/san-rafael-private-high-school-slated-to-close/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=The Mercury News |language=en-US}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |date=2023-05-02 |title=San Rafael private high school slated to close |url=https://www.marinij.com/2023/05/01/san-rafael-private-high-school-slated-to-close/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Marin Independent Journal |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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==History== |
==History== |
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The Marin School, formerly known as North Bay Secondary School then as North Bay Marin School, was founded in 1980 and originally included both a middle school and high school. |
The Marin School, formerly known as North Bay Secondary School then as North Bay Marin School, was founded in 1980 and originally included both a middle school and high school. The school accepted a wide range of students with varying levels of creativity, academic ability, and motivation. The school was characterized by small classes, close monitoring, and personalized attention given to each individual.<ref name=OA>[http://www.orindaacademy.org/welcome/our-history Orinda Academy], "Our History", accessed 02-05-2009</ref> |
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==Two Schools== |
=== Two Schools === |
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In the mid 1980s, the North Bay Marin School split into two schools (North Bay Marin School<ref name=CSO>[http://california.schooltree.org/private/North-Bay-Marin-004903.html california.schooltree.org], North Bay Marin School, accessed 03-05-2009</ref> and North Bay [[Orinda]] School |
In the mid 1980s, the North Bay Marin School split into two schools (North Bay Marin School<ref name="CSO">[http://california.schooltree.org/private/North-Bay-Marin-004903.html california.schooltree.org], North Bay Marin School, accessed 03-05-2009</ref> and North Bay [[Orinda, California|Orinda]] School (now known as [[Orinda Academy]])), but remained a single corporation with a single Board of Directors.<ref name="OA" /> In 1995, the former Head resigned, and the Board of Directors asked Barbara Schakel (a part-time English teacher hired in 1989) to assume the responsibilities of Head of School. In 1998, the North Bay Marin School legally separated from the [[Orinda Academy|North Bay Orinda School]], established a separate non-profit corporation, and created a new board of directors.<ref name="OA" /> |
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==Transformation== |
=== Transformation === |
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The Marin School, formerly classified as an [[alternative school]], transformed into a [[college-preparatory]] school. The school's unique schedule of alternating tradition classroom education and a discussion workshop remained a key feature of the educational program. Barbara J. Brown, EdD, appointed at the beginning of the school year |
The Marin School, formerly classified as an [[alternative school]], transformed into a [[college-preparatory]] school. The school's unique schedule of alternating tradition classroom education and a discussion workshop remained a key feature of the educational program. Barbara J. Brown, EdD, appointed at the beginning of the school year 2011–2012, was Head of School until 2020.<ref>[http://www.themarinschool.org/about/about_unique.html The Marin School, Unique], accessed 02-05-2009</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |last=Tuton-Filson |first=Sabrina |date=2020-10-06 |title=A Change of Leadership in the Midst of a Pandemic |url=https://marinmagazine.com/partner/a-change-of-leadership-in-the-midst-of-a-pandemic/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Marin Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> In the Fall of 2020, Former Assistant Head of School Ben Griggs, M.Ed assumed leadership as Head of School until the school's closure at the end of the 22-23 school year.<ref name=":2" /> |
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==Curriculum== |
==Curriculum== |
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In recent years, |
In recent years, The Marin School had expanded its curricular offerings and had a strong focus in [[technology]] and the [[arts]]. The school continued to offer small classes, individualized attention, experiential opportunities and an online tracking system that included daily assignments, biweekly grade updates and daily progress statistics. The “Outside the Walls” program, a series of curriculum-related field trips, was designed to give students a real-world application of their classroom.<ref>[http://www.themarinschool.org/curriculum/curriculum.htm The Marin School, Curriculum], accessed 02-05-2009</ref> |
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==Enrollment== |
==Enrollment== |
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The school |
The school continued to enroll students with varied interests, learning styles and abilities from different socio-economic backgrounds. The school also supported 18% of its student body with financial assistance. The Marin School offered small classes with an average of eight students, a small student/teacher ratio, an experiential college-preparatory curriculum, and a focus on the individual.<ref>[http://www.themarinschool.org/admissions/adm_financial.htm The Marin School, Financial], accessed 02-05-2009</ref> |
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<ref>[http://www.themarinschool.org/admissions/adm_financial.htm The Marin School, Financial], accessed 02-05-2009</ref> |
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== Closure == |
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Student enrollment fell 25% over the school’s last two years of operation with 63 students enrolled at the end of the enrollment period for 2023-24.<ref name=":0" /><ref name=":1" /> The school announced its closure at the end of the 2022-23 school year citing the low enrollment figures and subsequent budget concerns resulting from the lack of tuition revenue.<ref name=":1" /> |
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Latest revision as of 23:26, 8 January 2025
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150 N. San Pedro Road , , 94903 | |
| Coordinates | 37°59′56.01″N 122°31′27.27″W / 37.9988917°N 122.5242417°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Private |
| Motto | Small School, Big Impact. |
| Established | 1980 |
| Status | Closed |
| Closed | 2023 |
| Principal | Ben Griggs |
| Grades | 9-12 |
| Student to teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Color(s) | Green and Black |
| Sports | Soccer, Basketball, and Track |
| Mascot | Nighthawks |
| Nickname | TMS |
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) |
| Website | TheMarinSchool.org |
The Marin School (TMS) was a private high school located in San Rafael, California. The school was named after Marin County in which it is located.[1][2][3] The school closed permanently at the end of 2022-23 school year, citing a drop in enrollment.[4][5]
History
[edit]The Marin School, formerly known as North Bay Secondary School then as North Bay Marin School, was founded in 1980 and originally included both a middle school and high school. The school accepted a wide range of students with varying levels of creativity, academic ability, and motivation. The school was characterized by small classes, close monitoring, and personalized attention given to each individual.[6]
Two Schools
[edit]In the mid 1980s, the North Bay Marin School split into two schools (North Bay Marin School[7] and North Bay Orinda School (now known as Orinda Academy)), but remained a single corporation with a single Board of Directors.[6] In 1995, the former Head resigned, and the Board of Directors asked Barbara Schakel (a part-time English teacher hired in 1989) to assume the responsibilities of Head of School. In 1998, the North Bay Marin School legally separated from the North Bay Orinda School, established a separate non-profit corporation, and created a new board of directors.[6]
Transformation
[edit]The Marin School, formerly classified as an alternative school, transformed into a college-preparatory school. The school's unique schedule of alternating tradition classroom education and a discussion workshop remained a key feature of the educational program. Barbara J. Brown, EdD, appointed at the beginning of the school year 2011–2012, was Head of School until 2020.[8][9] In the Fall of 2020, Former Assistant Head of School Ben Griggs, M.Ed assumed leadership as Head of School until the school's closure at the end of the 22-23 school year.[9]
Curriculum
[edit]In recent years, The Marin School had expanded its curricular offerings and had a strong focus in technology and the arts. The school continued to offer small classes, individualized attention, experiential opportunities and an online tracking system that included daily assignments, biweekly grade updates and daily progress statistics. The “Outside the Walls” program, a series of curriculum-related field trips, was designed to give students a real-world application of their classroom.[10]
Enrollment
[edit]The school continued to enroll students with varied interests, learning styles and abilities from different socio-economic backgrounds. The school also supported 18% of its student body with financial assistance. The Marin School offered small classes with an average of eight students, a small student/teacher ratio, an experiential college-preparatory curriculum, and a focus on the individual.[11]
Closure
[edit]Student enrollment fell 25% over the school’s last two years of operation with 63 students enrolled at the end of the enrollment period for 2023-24.[4][5] The school announced its closure at the end of the 2022-23 school year citing the low enrollment figures and subsequent budget concerns resulting from the lack of tuition revenue.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ The Marin School, accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ Private School Review, accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ [1] Los Angeles Times, accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ a b "After 42 years, Marin private high school slated to close". The Mercury News. May 4, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c "San Rafael private high school slated to close". Marin Independent Journal. May 2, 2023. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ a b c Orinda Academy, "Our History", accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ california.schooltree.org, North Bay Marin School, accessed 03-05-2009
- ^ The Marin School, Unique, accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ a b Tuton-Filson, Sabrina (October 6, 2020). "A Change of Leadership in the Midst of a Pandemic". Marin Magazine. Retrieved August 30, 2023.
- ^ The Marin School, Curriculum, accessed 02-05-2009
- ^ The Marin School, Financial, accessed 02-05-2009