The mission of the School of the Madeleine is to inspire students to grow as educated and moral individuals, while empowering and supporting parents to fulfill their role as the primary moral educator.
The school expects students to develop into young adults who are academically and spiritually prepared to be responsible citizens and leaders in the twenty first century.
We believe the integration of religious community with a commitment to academic excellence will enable our students to live happy and healthy lives of faith.
We rely on parent involvement in the educational process and expect their endorsement of school policies and programs.
Arts and Music Programs: MAD Band, Strings Lessons, Tap Dance
School Notes
Welcome!-and thank you for your interest in our amazing
educational community!The School of the Madeleine is a 21stCentury
Catholic elementary school with a vibrant Dominican tradition that
has provided educational excellence within the Diocese of Oakland
for over 75 years. And, we would love to serve your child and your
family as part of our legacy.The mission of the School of the
Madeleine is very simple, yet also very profound: it is to inspire
our students to grow as educated, morally informed individuals.How
do we do that The Madeleine provides a 21st Century Catholic
education defined by gospel values, marked by high academic
standards, and enhanced by a commitment to social justice. We
acknowledge the parents as primary educators of their children.
With a firm dedication to the education of the whole child spirit,
mind, and body we strive to embrace our cultural diversity and
guide each student to the fulfillment of his or her unique
potential.Our graduates demonstrate self-confidence, resilience, an
ingrained love of learning, awe of God`s creation, and a desire to
foster peace and justice in the world. It`s important to note
that our graduates place at the top 15% in the nation
on standardized tests and that over that last several years
100% of them have gained entrance into the high school of their
choice, with over 50% placing into advanced honor courses.What do
we mean by "21st Century Catholic education" Our
21st Century educational mindset is supported by our
educational vision and instructional
design. Our educational vision is supported by
classroom technology designed to enhance our students` ability
to learn. Our Smart classrooms enlist interactive
instructional tools for teachers (ie: short-throw projection,
AppleTV, document reader and multiple computers) and mobile devices
for students (all students get their own iPads). Additionally,
classrooms are equipped with environmental enhancements such as
sensor activated programmable lighting, blackout and opaque shading
options, sliding whiteboards, tackable wall surfaces, mobile
furniture and air-flow control to support the variety of learning
styles and teaching pedagogies taking place throughout the day.Our
21st Century educational mindset is also fostered by
collaborative models for instruction and administration. With two
teachers in every classroom in Kindergarten through 5thgrades,
instructional teams in grades 6-8, and an administrative team
comprised of the principal, vice-principal of faith development,
vice principal of student life, and director of curriculum and
professional learning, the School of the Madeleine is truly a
collaborative model of authentic 21st Century education.
Instructional and administrative collaboration promotes and models
student collaboration within the classroom. Collaboration is a
vital skill necessary for success in the 21st Century.At the
Madeleine, by living our Mission every day, we actually empower and
prepare our students for the future a future they will be called
upon to create. Let us partner with you in providing that
21st Century Catholic education for your child.God
Bless!Sincerely,Ken Willers
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