As a former teacher, I was delighted to learn about this small private school that is close to our granddaughter's home in Vallejo. Her parents enrolled her there last winter, after having home-schooled her for two-and-a-half years. We were impressed from the beginning with the dedication of the Principal, teachers, and entire staff to supporting our middle school student to bloom. Her grades improved, as did her state of mind, particularly following the personal attention she received during the summer session.

She is more outgoing, as a result of mixed grade instruction in an atmosphere that combines firm discipline with acceptance – at a surprisingly low tuition rate.

The school is housed in spacious, airy quarters, with plenty of room for the pre-school through high school classrooms, lunchroom, and playgrounds. Security of the students was a big concern for our family, and we are confident that the closed campus is safer than that of other schools in the area.

Parent suggestions and participation are welcomed, and attended to. In fact, former students and parents exhibit a remarkable loyalty in returning to Starting Gate, which is a huge credit to past accomplishments. We highly recommend this school.

J. Jepson

Having been born and raised in Vallejo, I was deeply saddened by the news that several schools there may close. The good news is that Starting Gate school in Vallejo is alive and well and accepting enrollment.

Based on the methodology developed by Genevieve Reignierd, Starting Gate offers a unique opportunity for education, rooted in tradition and culturally diverse.

My Mother, the late Helen Walker, taught dance for the Reignierd Schools in Vallejo for many years and, through that association, I witnessed a creative concept in education not available in other schools. That same philosophy and dedication to excellence is the foundation of the new Starting Gate School in Vallejo.

Starting Gate has my best wishes  for continued success in education and service to the community.

Linda K. Hillier McDowell

I am so very proud of all that you have accomplished for your community with this school.

L. C.

Our son means everything to us. We have found Starting Gate School to be a Godsend. We are very happy with our son's education, the teachers and staff are always kind, and make us feel welcome whenever we drop in to view our son and his activities.

D.K. Hawkinson

Starting Gate School is the definition of education.  The student body is respectful, expressive, and fully engaged in the process of acquiring knowledge, reasoning, and judgment. They are enthusiastic about preparing for a purposeful life.

The Starting Gate School teachers are committed to helping each student reach their full potential.  It gives me great hope for the future of our country to see the daily flag ceremony which is not to be missed.

Kindest Regards,
Mary Reynolds
MJR RECORDS & BOOKS

As the product of a private education myself, I understand the immeasurable value of a school such as Starting Gate.  In a world full of ever-diminishing resources, it is important to recognize where we can make an immediate and positive impact. Children are that resource. It is for this reason that I consider it an honor and a privilege to volunteer at Starting Gate School. It is my mission to see it become a thriving part of the educational community.

The California-Hawaii Elks Major Project has been happy to serve the children of Starting Gate School for the past several years. 

The Elks Vision Screening Program is free and consists of the following for each child:

*Screening of visual acuity and external eye health;
*Screening of the ability of the two eyes to work together;
*Observation of the muscular ability of the eyes to follow, fixate and maintain binocular vision.

Leeanne Cadwallader
Certified Pediatric Vision Screener
California-Hawaii Elks
(925) 335 9816