Basic Facts
- Los Gatos Elementary School, JK & Preschool
- Founded in 1963, moved to Los Gatos after 40 years in Campbell
- Nonsectarian, Coeducational, Nonprofit
- Does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, gender, sexual orientation, or national origin
- 21st Century Curriculum: Innovative Academics + Social Confidence
- Passionate staff, average teacher tenure 10 years
- A Parent participation School
- Preschool Facts
- Serves ages 18 months to 5 years
- Small class size, Low Adult:Child ratio of 1:3
- Capacity enrollment 96
- Elementary Facts
- Serves Junior Kindergarten through 5th grade
- Small class size, Low Adult:Child ratio of 1:8
- Capacity enrollment 140
Accreditations
- 2008 California School of Character
- Positive Discipline Demonstration School
- Accredited by National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
- Accredited by Western Association of Schools & Colleges (WASC)
- Member of California Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (CCPPNS)
- Member of Santa Clara Valley Council of Parent Participation Nursery Schools (SCVC)
Why Parents Choose Mulberry
- Focus on the whole child (social, emotional, physical, intellectual, creative)
- Developmentally appropriate curriculum so children experience success and mastery
- Emphasis on creativity, critical thinking, problem solving and conflict resolution
- Multi-sensory, hands-on, engaged learning
- Mistakes are seen as opportunities to learn; children are encouraged not punished
- Children emerge more socially and intellectually confident
- Children learn to advocate for themselves as learners and what they need to learn most effectively
- Close-knit community and sense of belonging
- Learning atmosphere of love, acceptance, patience and mutual respect
- Mulberry teachers are passionate, creative, flexible and inspiring
- Parents are partners, sharing their enthusiasm, talents and cultural perspective
- Importance placed on nurturing the joy of learning
Mulberry Graduates Excel
A growing body of research validates what Mulberry has been doing for 45 years and our graduates are commended by middle and high school teachers for their:
- Excellence in Academics
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Leadership and skill in working with others
- Willingness to take responsibility for their own learning
Mulberry graduates go to a variety of private and public Middle and High Schools including:
- Almaden Country School
- Hillbrook School
- St. Andrews Episcopal School
- The Girls Middle School
- Bret Harte Middle School
- Ida Price Middle School
- Willow Glen Middle School
- Union Middle School
- Castillero Middle School
- Discovery Charter School
- Old Orchard Middle School
- Rolling Hills Middle School
- Valley Christian Middle School
- Fisher Middle School
- Bellarmine College Preparatory
- Archbishop Mitty High School
- Notre Dame High School
- Presentation High School
- Leland High School
- Lincoln high School