Redwood
Middle School
Redwood Middle School has been recognized as a 2017 Gold Ribbon School and 2013 California Distinguished School, attesting to our strong academic achievement and successful extracurricular programs.
In addition to top marks in language arts, math and social science, our students consistently rank as County and State level Science Fair finalists. We maintain a strong focus on technology and currently have a 1:1 student to device ratio on campus. Redwood students continually engage in a wide array of curriculum through digital literacy, collaboration, and problem-solving.
Our SEM is based on best practices in gifted education and aims to challenge and enrich every child's education by facilitating both academic and affective learning opportunities to build a foundation for critical thinking, achievement, innovation and success.
Acacia's student-centered Homework Philosophy empowers students to read, pursue their interests and allows for choice and family time, while working towards their personal learning goals.
Our SEM is based on best practices in gifted education and aims to challenge and enrich every child's education by facilitating both academic and affective learning opportunities to build a foundation for critical thinking, achievement, innovation and success.
Acacia's student-centered Homework Philosophy empowers students to read, pursue their interests and allows for choice and family time, while working towards their personal learning goals.
- All teachers are trained in gifted education.
- A homework philosophy that allows for choice and family time.
- Curriculum Compacting, small group learning and support time to facilitate student-driven exploration, research and projects.
Attend an Upcoming Tour Date!
Tours are available from 11:30am to 12:30pm on the 1st and 3rd Friday from November through May
Call our front office at (805) 497-7264 to register for a tour.
Our EDGE program unites the rigorous academic disciplines of English, social studies, science, and innovative thinking by encouraging the exchange of ideas through collaboration and problem-based learning. EDGE students apply in both the 7th and 8th grade to be a part of this unique collaborative learning environment where students are cohorted together as a grade level group.
We promote character education throughout the year via monthly themes, quotes, and activities. Kindness and respect are expected and modeled daily, and our campus exudes a warm and inviting atmosphere where every student belongs. Leadership and inclusiveness are fostered at Redwood through multiple Associated Student Body (ASB) classes and the implementation of the "Where Everybody Belongs" (WEB) mentoring program designed to help new students transition successfully to middle school while connecting to the school community in positive ways.
Our unique and varied elective class offerings include art, Entrepreneurship, Broadcast Journalism, Introduction to Spanish, Music Appreciation, Epic Wellness, STEM activities, and Introductory French. In the 8th grade year we are also proud to offer Spanish 1 as high school credit elective course. Finally, our students can join a wide variety of clubs based on student interest such as chess, legos, bingo, and the PRIDE club. Redwood offers a multitude of performing arts classes and programs, all of which have earned high honors at local and regional competitions.
We have four distinct levels of Band including a marching and parade program, while our Chorus and Strings Orchestra offer additional opportunities for students to engage in music education. More than 40% of our students participate in these enriching extracurricular opportunities.