Walnut
Elementary
At Walnut Elementary, staff, students, and families work in partnership to foster an inclusive environment where all students grow academically, artistically, and socially.
Walnut uses much of its Title 1 grant to hire additional credentialed teachers to support both academic intervention and enrichment. Students participate in focused, small group instruction each day during Target Time to target just what they need to grow, whether that is extra academic support, additional practice, or enrichment. Walnut also invests in the arts and digital technology for a well-rounded educational experience. Along with regular music, art, PE, and dance/movement instruction, all of our students participate in a grade-level musical each year that reinforces concepts they are studying in class.
Our Create Club recess option allows students' imaginations to run free as they experiment with a variety of materials (mostly recycled items) to make their own creations. The counseling and social-emotional team operates the Peace Room, where students can come to find peace within themselves or in their relationships at school.
Our SEM is based on best practices in gifted education and aims to challenge and enrich every child's education by facilitating both academic and affective learning opportunities to build a foundation for critical thinking, achievement, innovation and success.
Acacia's student-centered Homework Philosophy empowers students to read, pursue their interests and allows for choice and family time, while working towards their personal learning goals.
Our SEM is based on best practices in gifted education and aims to challenge and enrich every child's education by facilitating both academic and affective learning opportunities to build a foundation for critical thinking, achievement, innovation and success.
Acacia's student-centered Homework Philosophy empowers students to read, pursue their interests and allows for choice and family time, while working towards their personal learning goals.
- All teachers are trained in gifted education.
- A homework philosophy that allows for choice and family time.
- Curriculum Compacting, small group learning and support time to facilitate student-driven exploration, research and projects.
Attend an Upcoming Tour Date!
Join us for a tour!
Tours are available from 9am to 10am on the following days:
Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025
Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025
Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
Tuesday, April 21, 2026
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
(as needed after)
Please click here to complete our tour registration form and reserve your tour date!
Questions? Call our school's front office at: (805) 498-3608
Our Create Club recess option allows students' imaginations to run free as they experiment with a variety of materials (mostly recycled items) to make their own creations. The counseling and social-emotional team operates the Peace Room, where students can come to find peace within themselves or in their relationships at school.
Walnut's devoted staff members share a common philosophy of excellence in instruction and the belief that the elementary experience sets the foundation for a lifetime of learning.
Walnut is a Certified Kindness School, which fits well with our motto: "Walnut: Where Everyone Belongs!"