Dana Point
Palisades School
Grades Preschool - 5
The mission of Palisades School is to encourage students to seek excellence in academic achievement and personal conduct. We are committed to fostering in students self-direction, self-motivation and the ability to recognize the importance of learning. We believe that a close partnership among home, school and community is essential to our children’s success.
Palisades Elementary School is located in the scenic Capistrano Beach area of Dana Point and boasts an exemplary instructional program for students in a safe and secure environment.
Palisades places a high priority on effective, quality instruction in all subject areas. Our students are provided with an instructional program that is balanced and integrated, with an emphasis on basic skills. Critical thinking skills are acquired within a hands-on learning environment. High expectations and standards are maintained for all students.
Palisades Elementary School prides itself on having a computer lab with a 1:1 student/computer ratio, networked computers and Internet access throughout the school. Upper grade classes are equipped with multimedia centers. Palisades continues to expand our computer software library to meet the diverse needs of our student population and and keep pace with changing technology.
Numerous opportunities for student recognition in the classroom and schoolwide help provide our students with the self-esteem essential for success.
Parent participation and involvement is a key factor for the success of children. Palisades Elementary School enjoys strong support from parents who volunteer in and out of the classroom.
Our school is also unique in the fact that many of our parents are alumni of the school and have their own childhood memories of attending Palisades. We are proud to be a true neighborhood school.
Palisades is fortunate to have a strong PTA, which supports the instructional program by providing funding for additional technological support, art supplies, drug awareness programs, the art masters programs, a computerized checkout system for our library and field trips. These efforts enhance the learning environment. All parent and community involvement is valued at our school.
Palisades staff members are dedicated to providing a program, which is student centered and where every child’s self esteem is nurtured. The best educational experience possible is provided to every student.
Program Highlights:
- Emphasis on basic skills, instruction in reading, writing and mathematics
- Local Area Network (LAN) and computer lab
- Accelerated Academic Achievement (AAA) Program
- Community programs
- After-school intervention classes
- Comprehensive physical education program
- Schoolwide Meet the Masters art program
- Character education with an emphasis on respect, responsibility, honesty, compassion, cooperation and perseverance
- Dedicated and enthusiastic staff
- State-funded preschool program
- Early Bird/Late Bird kindergarten program