We are making sure that our students receive a rigorous program that meets state standards. The Larkspur School District serves the communities of Larkspur and Corte Madera. The curriculum at Neil Cummins is based on the Larkspur School District student learning outcomes, currently being replaced by our content standards, for each grade level K-8 in mathematics, science, language arts, social studies, physical eduation, and visual and performing arts. Students also participate in supplemental programs with music, library, laboratory science, physical education, computer technology, and art specialists. Special Education and English language development is provided for qualified students.
Instrumental music is available to fifth grade students.
Student Achievement Student achievement at Neil Cummins Elementary is assessed in a variety of ways. All students in grades K-5 produce a writing sample in the fall and in the spring. The samples are scored using a 6-point rubric. Fall and spring samples are compared to determine growth. In the spring of 2000 all students in grades 2-8 took the Stanford 9 test as part of the California STAR program.