Burlingame School District

Burlingame School District is known for excellence in the core curriculum as well as excellence relative to special programs. We pride ourselves in providing a variety of educational opportunities that not only meet the needs of our students, but challenge them as well. Our teachers ensure that all students receive the state adopted curriculum by aligning what they teach to the California standards in English/language arts, mathematics, history/social science, and science. Individual students' needs are met through the use of a variety of instructional strategies. The acquisition of skills, the application of knowledge to real life, and the ability to think critically are valued and provide the basis of a balanced curriculum for our students. Equally valued in what is taught and learned in Burlingame are services provided by specialists in their fields. Through the generous support of our community and the Burlingame Community for Education (BCE), students may participate in physical education, instrumental music, chorus, band, English as a Second Language support, literacy support, library/media services, and technology. One only has to look at our test scores to see that our students are succeeding. However, we make instructional decisions not just based on standardized tests but daily classroom assessments based on students' performance. In addition, students participate in districtwide performance-based assessments in early literacy, writing, and math. Curriculum and instruction in Burlingame focuses on students taking responsibility for their learning. We teach students about how they are a part of the school community, the community of Burlingame, and the community of humankind. Our students' social and ethical development is paramount to their education in Burlingame. Students learn strategies to resolve conflicts, assist younger students in activities, and participate in schoolwide activities that give back to the community.