Patwin Elementary School
Patwin Elementary School
2222 Shasta Drive, Davis, CA 95616
Administrative Office Telephone: 530.757.5383
Principal: Michael Parker
Patwin Elementary School is part of the Davis Joint Unified School District.
The Patwin FacilityPatwin school is situated in West Davis on nine acres of land. To the east of campus is Arroyo Park and Swimming Complex.. Bike paths are designed to bring students safely onto campus. A safe route to school map is available in the office. Patwin has 26 classrooms, 4 special use rooms, a specially designed library, and multipurpose room designed to be used by the city during non-school hours, although current funding has not allowed for this use. This room is also equipped with a full stage and life access. Adjacent to the school is a daycare facility operated through contract with a provider. This program serves 150 students during the school year.
School Mission and Goals
The Patwin Mission is to establish a school that stimulates creativity and curiosity, and challenges our students to reach their highest potential. We provide an environment that is a safe, friendly, joyful place to learn where children feel free to explore and discover, to experiment with ideas, and to take creative risks.
We foster a learning community where, with effort and concentration, and with strong home and school support, all children can successfully acquire the basic skills needed to become lifelong learners and to participate fully in society and the workplace. We believe that thinking must pervade the curriculum for all students in all grades. Therefore, we seek to provide a curriculum for all children that engages them as active and responsible learners, encourages student collaboration, and provides students with real-life learning activities. We teach students to think, analyze, and find acceptable solutions to problems. Because we recognize that children have different learning styles, we employ a variety of teaching strategies. We pledge that our evaluation of student progress be sensitive and thorough.
We stand for the universal moral values that all members of our community can support honesty, respect, and compassion. We revere self-expression and we cherish diversity. We model the behavior we expect of our children, and we demonstrate our commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making through participation in the
leadership of our school. Our strength lies in our bond, in the interdependence of willing parents, teachers, and children.
We believe and delight in the unlimited potential of our students. The hawk's flight symbolizes our vision for our children; To soar, to experience joy and freedom, and to apply strength, grace and a keen eye to a noble purpose.