Banyan
Elementary
Our highly trained and innovative staff embrace collaboration and promote character development for our students.
Banyan has a long history of excellence and is proud to be a neighborhood school which promotes creativity, diversity, and acceptance.
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 10am to 11am every Wednesday beginning November 5, 2025 through January 28, 2026
Please call our Banyan front office to RSVP: (805) 498-6641
Banyan students and teachers utilize SMART boards, iPads, tablets, computers, and chromebooks.
We provide academic support for our diverse student population during PAWS Time (Practice & Achieve with Support).
Our students participate in PTA-funded PE, art, and music classes and benefit from innovative practices such as flexible seating and flexible learning environments.