College Preparatory School in Menlo Park, CA

Menlo School:
Menlo School in Menlo Park in San Mateo County, near the heart of Silicon Valley, is an accredited, independent, co-educational college preparatory day school for students in grades 6–12. Established in 1915, Menlo School offers a rigorous, engaging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletics programs. We seek to attract and enroll motivated students who are secure in their academic skills and who will contribute to the rich fabric of our school community.

Education Programs:

Middle School Program:
The Middle School Division seeks to provide students with a challenging and engaging education within a nurturing community.

Middle School Program includes:

- Athletics
- English
- Creative Arts
- History
- Human Skills
- Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology

Upper School Program:
The Upper School seeks to challenge and encourage each student to find a passion, pursue an interest and become an ever-more independent learner. Small class sizes and the one-on-one personal attention from the school’s adult community provide students with a supportive learning environment as they pursue academic excellence in a rigorous course of study.

Upper School Program includes:

- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Creative Arts
- Electives

Summer Programs:

The Summer Enrichment Program:  The Summer Enrichment Program offers a variety of enriching classes and travel, ranging from number theory to surfing, for students in middle and high school.

The Summer Music Institutes and Art of Sound Festival:  The Summer Music Institutes and Art of Sound Festival, directed by Menlo School faculty member Vicky Greenbaum, provide a place for aspiring young brass and percussion players to hone their skills in preparation for professional careers. Young artists from all over the world work alongside seasoned musicians in guided rehearsals, lessons, master classes and performances.

Activities & Programs:
Menlo School strives to stimulate the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of its students by promoting positive values, school unity, and a sense of community. Through a variety of both formal and informal activities, students are encouraged to become involved in the life of the School as well as the larger community.

- Assemblies
- Athletics
- Class Activities
- Clubs
- Community Service
- Multicultural Program
- Safe Ride
- Student Government
- Connections Beyond the Classroom

Creative Arts:
The Creative Arts play an important and active role in the lives of all Menlo School students. Throughout the year, many courses, clubs and extra-curricular activities focus on a wide range of artistic endeavors: studio art, drama, photography, moviemaking, chorus, jazz and chamber music, jazz dance, to name a few. We invite everyone from within and outside the Menlo community to share the passions and enthusiasms of our student artists at the many events which are open to the public.

Athletics:
Menlo Athletics complement Menlo School’s college preparatory academics with an extensive offering of highly competitive team sports, providing students the opportunity to develop mind, body and character for themselves, their team and their school. Menlo athletics offers its students, whether they are novice or college-bound athletes, rich opportunity for competition and development.