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    ABOUT US

    ABOUT US

    Ravenswood is a TK-8th grade public school district located in East Palo Alto and East Menlo Park, California that serves 1,550 students across three elementary schools and one middle school. We are proud of our diversity: 99% of district students identify as Latinx, African American, Pacific Islander, and/or multiple races, and over half of our students are multilingual learners. Come be a part of an innovative and dynamic district in the heart of Silicon Valley that is dedicated to excellence and equity in education!
     
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    OUR PROMISE 

     
     We are building an educational experience that is exceptional and transformative for ALL Ravenswood students.
    WE OFFER OUR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS...

    WE OFFER OUR FAMILIES AND STUDENTS...

    • Enriching programs in literacy, STEM, arts, music, makerspaces & more!
    • Wrap-around supports such as health services and family workshops
    • Preparation for success in high school, college, and career
    • Free beforeschool, afterschool and intersession/summer programs
    • Free meals and transportation to school
    • Four unique schools: choose the best one for you!
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    WE OFFER OUR STAFF...

    WE OFFER OUR STAFF...

    • Competitive salaries
    • Health and dental benefits
    • Contribution to CalPERS (state retirement system)
    • Opportunities for advancement for certificated positions
    • Flexible schedules for substitute positions
     
    OUR VALUES

    OUR VALUES

     
    Core Value
    Core Value Behaviors (Operating Principles)
     
    Integrity
    • Be open to embracing what is in front of you; be open to challenge; you have a team to support you through the challenge.  
    • Set clear expectations, communicate progress transparently, and provide a defined path forward with the support and next steps needed to achieve success. 
    • Creating space to create two-way feedback.
    Student-Centered
    • Take ownership instead of making assumptions, excuses, or taking it personally. 
    • Build capacity in ourselves and others by being open to feedback, student voice, and data. 
    • Acknowledge our own areas of growth and seek support.
    Innovation
    • Remain open to new approaches rather than defaulting to “That’s not how we do it.”
    • Make informed decisions based on the clarity available at the time, grounded in evidence and possibility rather than fear or shame.
    • Approach the work with curiosity and humility rather than assuming you already know the “right” way.
    • Acknowledge the past, but prioritize what is happening now and will happen in the future.
    Excellence
    • Act on the belief that every student can achieve at high levels through rigorous, grade-level instruction, and we hold ourselves accountable for ensuring they do. 
    •  Speak honestly, listen openly, and address challenges with respect, trust, and a shared commitment to growth. 
    • Uphold shared standards of integrity, accountability, and respect, recognizing that professionalism is defined by our collective commitments—not individual experiences.
    Empowerment
    • Be courageous and invite our colleagues and families into conversations that make us feel uncomfortable while remaining student-centered. 
    • Show your own vulnerability and own your mistakes.
    • Strengthen collective efficacy by taking responsibility for one another’s growth, success, and sense of belonging.
    Respect
    • Seek to build authentic relationships with families and colleagues through consistent, respectful, and meaningful everyday interactions. 
    • Recognize and celebrate the accomplishments, growth, and contributions of our colleagues and students.
    • Ensure colleagues and families feel heard by responding to questions promptly, seeking answers when needed, and following through. 
    OUR ANTIRACIST COMMITMENT

    OUR ANTIRACIST COMMITMENT

    The Ravenswood City School District acknowledges that racism has an inherent and permanent impact on our students’ lives. We actively work to systematically dismantle the racist structures and practices in our schools.
     
    In order to be antiracist, we must:
    • Rely on the communities we serve to guide and inform the decisions we make about our curriculum, program and practice 
    • Examine every policy, curriculum, assessment and personnel decision and make changes as necessary 
    • Root our work in and centered around the rich cultures of our students, families and community
    • Provide learning environments and opportunities that help students and staff be self-aware, to self reflect, have empathy, understand societal context and practice abolitionist teaching 
    • Develop students’ self advocacy to be an agent of change through explicit antiracist discussion, practice and action