Our Mission Statement

The San Carlos School District, in collaboration with involved, caring parents and community members who share a vision for engaging the whole child, will provide a personal, creative, challenging education that fosters life-long interest in learning and inspires all to strive for individual excellence as contributing members of a changing society.

About the District

The City of San Carlos is located midway between San Francisco and San Jose, with a strong influence from Silicon Valley.  With a growing population, San Carlos has long been a magnet for families relocating on and to the peninsula.  First attracted by its small town atmosphere, discerning families often make the final decision in favor of San Carlos based on our schools - small in size, high in educational value.  The San Carlos public schools are highly regarded and offer a rewarding learning experience:

• Test scores in the top five percent statewide
• Highly involved parents
• Innovative teachers
• Historical low student/teacher ratios (20-to-1 in lower grades)
• Applied technology to enhance learning and communication
• On-site child care and after-school programs
• Special student development programs
• Educational partnerships with our business community 

San Carlos’ schools serve a demographically affluent community, but include a small population of economically disadvantaged students.  We participate in the Federal E-Rate program and other funding opportunities, which are driven by these factors.  A high percentage of families have computers and Internet access at home; and most families have strong expectations regarding the importance of technology in the school environment.

The San Carlos School District has a rich tradition of educational excellence that blends time-honored personal attitudes of responsibility, courtesy, perseverance, risk-taking, and cooperation with the intellectual habits of curiosity, clear communication, problem solving, information acquisition, and logical judgments.

Education is a valued priority, both in the schools and throughout the community.  Educational and community involvement programs have received recognition at the local, state, and national levels.  Parents, community members and public agencies join competent and caring teachers and staff to provide a rich, deep, and broad spectrum of educational opportunities.  Together they form a learning alliance that is dedicated to ensuring that all students possess the habits, skills and attitudes necessary to succeed in high school and be offered the invitation of a post secondary education and satisfactory employment.

Elementary Schools (K-4th)

Arundel School
200 Arundel Road
(650) 508-7311
Principal: Steve Kaufman
Administrative Assistant: Jeanne Bartkowiak

Brittan Acres School
2000 Belle Ave.
(650) 508-7307
Principal: John Triska
Adminstrative Assistant: Cathy Eitel

Heather School
2757 Melendy Dr.
(650) 508-7303
Principal: Pamela Jasso
Administrative Assistant: Karen Sanchez

White Oaks School
1901 White Oaks Way
(650) 508-7317
Principal: Elizabeth Veal
Administrative Assistant: Sandi Piepmeier

Middle Schools (5th-8th)

Central Middle School
828 Chestnut St.
(650) 508-7321
Principal: Lynette Hovland
Assistant Principal: Paul Chun
Administratve Assistant: Vickie Gamez

Tierra Linda Middle School
750 Dartmouth Ave.
(650) 508-7370
Principal: Lesley Martin
Acting Assistant Principal: Jammie Behrendt
Administrative Assistant: Cori Carpenter

Charter Schools (K-8th)

San Carlos Charter Learning Center
750 Dartmouth Ave.
(650) 508-7343
Director: Chris Mahoney
Curriculum and Resource Coordinator: Stacy Emory
Administrative Assistant: Marla Chapman