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Thornhill At-a-Glance

• Small School. About 400 students
• Engaged Principal. Steve Daubenspeck has over two decades of experience as an administrator and teacher.
• Experienced Teachers. Teachers average 18 years of work experience. 100% are credentialed, and all have received the distinction of “Highly Qualified.”
• High Academic Standards. Top 1% ranking amongst all California elementary schools. 58% of 4th and 5th grade students participate in the OUSD Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) program.
• High Behavioral Standards. Reflected in leadership and character building programs​ such as PBIS and Kelso's Choice
• Well-Stocked Library. Over 11,000 books onsite and growing; part-time librarian; author programs throughout the year
• Accessible Computers. 36-unit computer lab used for keyboarding and online research. Chromebook carts shared amongst grades

• High Parent Participation. Active PFC board and volunteers
• Neighborhood Enrollment
• Diversity
• OUSD Curriculum
• Additional PFC-sponsored Curriculum - Music (African Drumming for K-2 and Instrumental instruction for 3-5), gardening, library, art, computers, motor development, and P.E.

• After School Onsite Enrichment Classes and Clubs - Band, Drama, Film, LEGO, Martial Arts, Coding, Gardening, Sports, Spanish, Chess, Visual Arts, Origami, STEM
• School Community Events - TK/K Summer Playdates, First Day of School Welcome Coffee, All-School Singalong Assemblies, Cross-Grade Buddy Program, Fall Walkathon, Halloween Parade, December Holiday Celebration, Winter Benefit & Auction, Spring Carnival, Movie Nights, Music Performances, Teacher Appreciation Week, Monthly PFC Meetings, Spring Science Fair, Drama Club Plays, Dine-Outs, Readathon, Dads Club Events, End of Year Parties and Picnics by grade
• Outings. Multiple field trip opportunities offered in every grade, 4th Grade Multi-Day Trip to Coloma Outdoor Discovery School (CODS), 5th Grade Overnight Trip to Marin Headlands with NatureBridge
• On-Site Services - Hot lunches and salad bar offered daily, speech pathology, psychologist, and special ed services​ onsite.

Location and Contact

Thornhill Elementary
5880 Thornhill Drive
Oakland, CA 94611
Phone: (510) 339-6800

Located in Montclair, a neighborhood in the hills of Oakland, California.