Madrone High School

Students are enrolled at Madrone through a referral process from our sister schools, San Rafael High School and Terra Linda High School. When students are referred to Madrone by their high school counselors, a meeting is then set up with the principal, parent(s)/gaurdians, and students. This meeting allows families and students to talk to Madrones principal about why they are being referred, what their thoughts are, and if it is the right fit for them. 

Once accepted, students will start at the begining of the following semester. 

A student may enroll in Madrone at the begining of each semester. Once enrolled, they will complete the remainder of the academic semester or year at Madrone. 

The majority of students at Madrone are behind in credits and are in danger of not graduating with their class. Students must be at least sixteen years old and have attended at least one year at a comprehensive high school.

 Student Self-Assessments:

In June, students participate in a self-assessment project, which includes their  placement choice for the following year and a personal evaluation of their academic progress. The Madrone High School staff reviews the students’ self-assessments and then evaluates the performance of each student.  To be recommended for re-enrollment in a comprehensive high school program, the staff considers the following:

• How many credits are needed for graduation?
• What courses are remaining?
• Has there been improvement in learning habits?
• Has the student participated in the extra credit homework program? 
• Strengths and weaknesses of the student.

The recommendations are provided to the school administrators and are mailed to the parents of each student.  Madrone’s principal communicates with each comprehensive high school principal regarding the students’ enrollment status and sets an appointment for the change of placement/enrollment of each student.

Students are not allowed to return to Madrone if they made the decision to return to their original high school. It is important every student talk to their counselor and go over what is the best educational path for them.