Established in 1905, Fairmont School is an educational institution that provides a variety of academic and extracurricular options to students in pre-kindergarten through grade six. It organizes parent-teacher conferences to encourage the participation of parents in various school activities. Coordinated by the City of El Cerrito Recreation Department, Fairmont School offers an after-school enrichment program that includes classes in art, painting, poetry, chess and gardening. The school also provides a gifted and talented education (GATE) program. It organizes various fundraising events and science festivals. Fairmont School is a part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District, which serves more than 31,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12. The school is located in El Cerrito, Calif.
St. John the Baptist offers its students a broad range of essential academic and enriching curriculum. The entire faculty and staff commit to educating the whole child in an environment that nurtures spiritual, intellectual, emotional, social and physical growth. The foundations of the curriculum are based on Diocese of Oakland Guidelines, State Frameworks, and National Standards. Using these structures as a foundation, the general curriculum reflects the school philosophy and is constantly progressing to meet student capacities for learning. Academics are enhanced by the integration of courses taught by highly qualified specialists in Physical education, Science, Spanish, Honors Mathematics, Technology, and Music.
