Greenleaf Elementary
6328 E. 17th St.
Oakland, CA 94621 (Map & Directions)
510-636-1400
Monica Thomas, Principal
monica.thomas@ousd.k12.ca.us
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Greenleaf Elementary School -- A Growing Tradition
Greenleaf, a small K-5 school in the heart of East Oakland, opened in 2007 after a design team of educators, parents, and community members spent a year re-envisioning the school’s mission. Originally named John Whittier after the abolitionist poet, our school site has a rich legacy we strive to preserve, carry forward -- and expand. Greenleaf was Whittier’s middle name, bringing to mind his dedication to social justice, creativity, and scholasticism. At the same time, our new name symbolizes a step forward as we adapt and branch out to meet our neighborhood’s many challenges. We are devoted to tradition -- a growing, evolving tradition.
Our budding scholars and leaders draw motivation and inspiration from a truly engaged support network of teachers, family members, and community partners. The connections between teachers, students, and families form the roots of Greenleaf’s vision and model. We’re proud to set high academic and social expectations -- for students, staff, and parents alike. Our teachers will do whatever it takes -- from home visits to intensive tutoring to phone calls home -- to help our students achieve. This culture of open communication and going the extra mile helps families play a key role in their children’s education.
Vision Statement
Academic excellence is our goal.
Community is our foundation.
Together, we work and live by the Greenleaf principles of learning:
Integrity, Determination, Pride, and Inquiry.
Our Students
- 73% Latino, 21% African-American
- More than 90% of students are eligible for free or reduced-priced lunch.
Programs and Services
In addition to a full day of academics, Greenleaf Elementary offers our students and families many other services, including:
• Integrated after-school program for students including academic support, recreation, and arts enrichment
• Parent education including English and computer classes and quarterly parent workshops
• Focus on teacher professional development and collaboration among teachers, parents, community resources, and partners
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Help Us Realize Our Vision!
As our already tight budget faces unprecedented cuts, we must rely on individual donations this year to help us:
• Improve our parent education program
• Expand our experiences out of the classroom with relevant field trips
• Purchase and integrate technology into our curriculum and practices
You can make a tax-deductible donation to fund Greenleaf programs by clicking here (select Greenleaf from the school designation pull-down menu), or by writing and sending a check to “OSF/Greenleaf,” P.O. Box 20238, Oakland, CA 94620.