The Purpose

The primary purpose of our program is to assist you in better understanding your personal needs especially as they relate to your goals in life. You will be asked to work on the following areas while you attend Marin Oaks High School:

1. Improve your academic skills.
2. Build a positive self-image.
3. Establish goals for your future.
4. Develop a positive attitude toward school and others.
5. Develop acceptable patterns of attendance and promptness.
6. Establish a healthy lifestyle.

Who Attends Marin Oaks High School?

The student body consists of young adults who, because of unusual circumstances, have been unsuccessful in the comprehensive high school. Most students who enter Marin Oaks are behind in credits and are "at risk" of not graduating with their class. The high school counselors refer students from Novato High, San Marin, or Nexus. The Marin Oaks Assistant Principal then schedules an in-take interview for the student with the parent in attendance as well. Students must be at least 16 years of age and have completed at least one year at a comprehensive high school. Exceptions to this rule are rare and must be initiated by a parent after all other avenues for success have been explored. If the school is full, a waiting list is established in the order of received recommendations.