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About
Silver Oak Elementary School is a public school serving students in transitional kindergarten through 6th grade in the Evergreen School District of San Jose, California.
School Profile: CA Department of Education
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Annual School Plans (CSSP & SPSA)
School Accountability Report Card (SARC)
Annual School Plans (CSSP & SPSA)
Our School
At the foot of the Mt. Hamilton range, in the heart of the Evergreen Valley of San Jose, California, Silver Oak Elementary School is nestled in a rapidly growing area of Santa Clara County. When Silver Oak opened its doors as the 15th school in the nationally recognized Evergreen School District in September 1994, 262 students and 11 teachers became the nucleus of a school community. Today our 26 teachers educate 576 students in TK-6th grades and SDC Preschool.
The school community represents an ethnically, culturally, and occupationally diverse population where differences are celebrated and all students feel cared for. Our students and their families bring a wealth of experiences to the learning environment. Students are taught to respect each other and are supported by a school-wide behavior management program that promotes student dignity, individuality and positive self-esteem.
Silver Oak is a unique and exceptional place for learning. As a 1997, 2004, 2008, 2012, 2020 and 2023 California Distinguished School recipient and a 2001 National Blue Ribbon recipient, Silver Oak is no stranger to excellence. Students here learn because quality staff, involved parent groups, numerous volunteers, community agencies, businesses and university partners work together collaboratively for the established tradition of academic success. We live the philosophy that it takes a village and beyond to educate the whole child. The school provides a family-oriented, nurturing, and safe place for students to learn, grow, and develop intellectually. Teachers, staff, and administrators continue to act on the principle that students come first.
Mr. Kyle Sanchez
Principal, Silver Oak Elementary
Mission Statement
The mission of Silver Oak Elementary School is to develop the intellectual, physical, and emotional capacities of each child to the fullest extent possible so that each can lead a fulfilling life as a productive worker, citizen, and individual in our society.
Students will be supported in thinking creatively and critically, and be able to adapt to change. They will develop skills in acquiring, filtering, processing, and using information to make effective decisions and to communicate with others. They will develop self-esteem by participating in a caring school community which appreciates diversity, tolerance, mutual respect, cooperation toward team goals, and a love for learning that will last a lifetime.
Silver Oak will explore new horizons beyond traditional modes of instruction. Using technology is an important tool that will assist students in actively participating in their own learning. Teachers guide the learning process, set goals, and evaluate outcomes. Students will be responsible co-owners of the learning process.
Silver Oak School will foster a learning environment to enhance every student's ability to make sense of and take an active part in the world of the 21st century.
Silver Oak Mascot
We are known as the Sabercats and our school logo, mascot, and cubs are cherished symbols of our school's culture and spirit. Learn more about our mascots.