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About Ohlone

Ohlone Elementary School is an officially designated Palo Alto Unified School District alternative school with voluntary enrollment from throughout the district.  Ohlone adopted an "open education" approach in 1976 and has since gained wide recognition as an innovative, pace-setting school.

Fundamental to an Ohlone education is a set of core values which distinguish Ohlone from Palo Alto neighborhood schools.  In applying these values, Ohlone focuses on the process of learning and strives to produce alumni who:

  • seek opportunities to continue learning
  • can develop strong positive social interactions
  • can make decisions and take responsibility for the rersulting outcomes
  • are able to discover and draw on all available resources
  • are well-rounded individuals

Prospective Parents - Interested in Ohlone?

Wednesday, January 23, 2008
9:00AM – 10:30 AM in The Multi-purpose Room

Wednesday, January 30, 2008
7:30pm-9:00pm in the Multipurpose Room
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Interested parents are requested to attend one of the three informational meetings for Fall 2008 admission. We’ll cover topics including:

~ THE OHLONE APPROACH TO EDUCATION ~

  • How does Ohlone differ from my neighborhood?
  • What is the developmental approach to learning?
  • What does teaching to the whole child mean?
  • Is there structure at Ohlone?  Will my child have homework?
  • After Ohlone, will my child be well-prepared for middle school?

Parent observations are every Tuesday and Thursday beginning in November and through May. Parents need to sign up with the office (we schedule visitors through out the day so they don't all come at once).

Visiting can begin at 8:45am, and parents can stay as long as they would like. Please be aware that teachers will be too busy to talk during the observation time.  Feel free to ask questions of the office staff. The principal does not meet individually with prospective parents.

When you check into the office, you will get a hand out explaining your self guided observation and tour.

 

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