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Berkeley Independent Study K-8

2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94703

About Berkeley Independent Study K-8

Berkeley Independent Study K–8 is a public alternative school in Berkeley, California, with about 27 students. The school has a low student-to-teacher ratio of about 7:1, which means that each student gets a lot of one-on-one attention. Berkeley Independent Study K–8 is for students who want to be able to choose their classes and have a flexible schedule. The program focuses on making independent learning plans that meet California state standards. Instruction is customized to meet the needs of each student with the assistance of certified teachers. About 25% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards. The school is funded by the district and is a different kind of classroom setting. The program's personalized approach is bolstered by Berkeley's robust culture of community engagement and education. Berkeley Independent Study K–8 provides a flexible academic model that provides ample opportunities for each student to develop in their own unique manner, with the assistance of numerous teachers. This school is working hard to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Berkeley Independent Study K-8 Contact Information

Address

2701 Martin Luther King Jr Way, Berkeley, CA, 94703

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Phone

(510) 644-6159

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 25%
Reading 0%
State average proficiency is 25% in Math and 0% in Reading.
4
Full-time Teachers
7 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
27
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3838 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Berkeley Independent Study K-8

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.33%
Asian 11.11%
Hispanic 33.33%
Black 11.11%
Two+ Races 11.11%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.33%
Asian
11.11%
Hispanic
33.33%
Black
11.11%
Two+ Races
11.11%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 27
66.67%
18 Female
33.33%
9 Male

Student Population

27 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Berkeley Independent Study (BIS) is a unique alternative learning environment in the Berkeley Unified School District (BUSD) that helps K–8 students with a flexible, challenging curriculum that is tailored to their individual interests and learning pace. Families and community guides always say that it is a great choice for school because it helps kids do well in school and become more independent while still meeting California state standards.

FAQ

Q1. How does Berkeley Independent Study K-8 set up plans for students to learn?

Ans. Berkeley Independent Study K-8 can make personalized learning plans for each student based on their goals.

Q2. Do teachers and students at Berkeley Independent Study K-8 have to meet with each other on a regular basis?

Ans. The program might set up regular check-ins to keep an eye on progress and give academic advice.

Q3. Does Berkeley Independent Study K-8 offer ways to learn more?

Berkeley Independent Study K-8 may have workshops, group activities, or optional enrichment sessions.

Q4. What methods does Berkeley Independent Study K-8 use to check on students' progress?

Ans. The program might look at portfolio reviews, project submissions, and teacher evaluations to see how much progress has been made.

Q5. Can families help teach at Berkeley Independent Study K-8?

Ans. Berkeley Independent Study K-8 may encourage families to help their kids with their schoolwork every day.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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