60-770: San Marin High School is a public high school located in Novato , California, in the United States. San Marin High School opened in 1968 in Novato. Robert Vieth became principal in 2007, after the former principal was dismissed by the District's board, resulting in extended protests by parents, staff, and students. Vieth established the first code of conduct for student athletes and coaches in Marin County and began
120-569: A Coast Miwok chief; and Rancho Nicasio , by far the largest at 56,621 acres (229.1 km ), awarded to Pablo de la Guerra and John B.R. Cooper in 1844. Following the American Conquest of California and the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo , Novato, along with the rest of California, became part of the United States on February 2, 1848. Early pioneers included Joseph Sweetser and Francis De Long who bought 15,000 acres (61 km ) in
180-541: A gesture indicating that the home team had choked. Novato police were called and the parents were later asked not to attend the remaining games of the season. In 2022, Novato Unified School district led a probe into a group of incidents where San Marin athletes used racial slurs during basketball and football games. The probe found “credible evidence” that San Marin athletes used racial slurs during games against San Rafael High, San Mateo High, and Tamalpais High. Novato, California Novato ( Spanish for " Novatus ")
240-467: A maximum of 53.6 °F (12.0 °C) and a minimum of 38.7 °F (3.7 °C). Average July temperatures were a maximum of 79.9 °F (26.6 °C) and a minimum of 52.0 °F (11.1 °C). There were an average of 12.4 days with highs of 90 °F (32 °C) or higher and an average of 12.5 days with lows of 32 °F (0 °C) or lower. The record high temperature was 111 °F (44 °C) on September 5, 2022. The record low temperature
300-744: A mayor and mayor pro tem each year from its membership. The current councilmembers are: In the United States House of Representatives , Novato is in California's 2nd congressional district , represented by Democrat Jared Huffman . From 2008 to 2012, Huffman represented Marin County in the California State Assembly . In the California State Legislature , Novato is in: According to
360-825: A median income of $ 55,822 versus $ 40,287 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 32,402. About 3.1% of families and 5.6% of the population were below the poverty line , including 6.1% of those under age 18 and 4.0% of those age 65 or over. The city is home to the Buck Institute for Research on Aging , and several biotech firms, such as Biosearch Technologies , BioMarin Pharmaceutical and Ultragenyx . Several small technology companies are also based in Novato, such as 2K , Radiant Logic, Toys For Bob , One Legal, International Genetics Incorporated, Channel Management Solutions, Enwisen , Sonic Solutions and DriveSavers . The former Hamilton Air Force Base
420-628: A smaller headquarters in nearby Petaluma . In Eastern Novato, north of Hamilton, there are several hayfields contributing to the local economy, but they are diminishing as more and more of them are restored to wetlands. Novato's history of mines and quarries goes back to 1863, when all of a sudden, multiple mining claims popped up in the area. At this time, most of the mines were either gold, silver, or copper mines. Initial results seemed promising, but eventually, prospects shifted elsewhere. Instead of mining for silver or gold, Novato's quarries and mines turned to Mount Burdell . Mount Burdell ended up being
480-673: A wide range of co-curricular and extra-curricular activities with many opportunities for parent involvement. Parent organizations include PTSA, Sports Boosters, Music Boosters, Drama Boosters, Art Boosters, the English Language Advisory Committee. These groups are very active in supporting the school. San Marin High School athletic teams participates in the North Coast Section, Marin County Athletic League programs. The school
540-536: Is 9b (25 to 30 °F/-3.9 to -1.1 °C). Novato has a history of flooding due to its low-lying position, as well as the fact that much of the city used to be marshland. Due to the system of levees in Eastern Novato, flooding is quite common in that area, both from excessive rain and levee breaches. Novato is governed by a city council of five members. All five councilmembers are elected by city council districts to staggered four-year terms. The city council elects
600-639: Is a city in Marin County, California , United States, situated in the North Bay region of the Bay Area . At the 2020 census , Novato had a population of 53,225. What is now Novato was originally the site of several Coast Miwok villages: Chokecherry, near downtown Novato; Puyuku, near Ignacio ; and Olómpali, at the present-day Olompali State Historic Park . In 1839, the Mexican government granted
660-536: Is also located in Novato, but was decommissioned in 1974 and designated a Historic District in 1998. After lying stagnant for many years, major renovations were pushed through by then-mayor Michael DiGiorgio. As of 2008 the base has largely been redeveloped into single-family homes. The former hangar buildings were gutted and redeveloped into two-story office buildings; tenants include 2K Sports , Sony Imageworks , Visual Concepts , The Republic of Tea , Toys For Bob , and Birkenstock Distribution USA. From 1983 to 1998,
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#1732794182196720-637: Is also served by several bus routes of Golden Gate Transit and Marin Transit , with a transit center in the downtown area, which serves 2 Golden Gate Transit routes and 6 Marin Transit routes. North Coast Section The North Coast Section (NCS) is a part of the California Interscholastic Federation , governing the eastern portion of the San Francisco Bay Area , up along the northern coast of
780-861: Is known for its successful athletic program. San Marin has thirty two sports teams and three seasons (Fall, Winter, Spring) of sports for girls and boys. The Sports Boosters is instrumental for raising funds for the athletic and sports programs at San Marin. Fall Sports – Cross Country (Co-Ed Varsity), Football (Co-Ed, Frosh, JV, Varsity), Girls Tennis, Girls Volleyball (Frosh, JV, Varsity), Water Polo (Boys and Girls Varsity, Boys JV), Girls Golf and Cheerleading (Boys and Girls). Winter Sports – Basketball (Frosh, JV, Varsity), Wrestling and Cheerleading (Boys and Girls). Soccer (Boys JV and Varsity & Girls JV and Varsity) Spring Sports – Baseball (Boys Frosh, JV, Varsity), Lacrosse (Boys and Girls Varsity), Boys Golf, Softball (JV, Varsity), Swimming (Co-Ed), Boys Tennis, Track and Field (Co-Ed) and Boys Volleyball. In 2001
840-437: Is land and 0.5 square miles (1.3 km ) (1.85%) is water. The southwestern part of Novato is significantly more mountainous, whereas eastern Novato is characterized by marshland and diked fields and pastures. Major geographical features nearby include Mount Burdell and Mount Burdell Open Space Preserve to the north and Big Rock Ridge to the southwest. Stafford Lake to the west is a secondary water supply for Novato, with
900-965: Is notable for its strong and successful STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) programs. Both of San Marin's STEM programs focus on preparing students for college and career through rigorous, hands-on, project based learning experiences. San Marin's STEM programs include STEM Marin and the Biotechnology Academy. STEM Marin was founded in 2013. STEM Marin enrolls 60 9th graders each year and students take two science or engineering courses each school year as well as math each year. STEM Marin courses are blocked together in 9th and 10th grades so students take physics and engineering every day for two hours per day in 9th grade and biology and biotechnology during 10th grade. In 11th grade, students take chemistry and one STEM elective, and in 12th grade, students take senior capstone engineering and one STEM elective. In 2015, STEM Marin teacher Nick Williams won
960-480: The California Secretary of State , as of February 10, 2019, Novato had 31,544 registered voters. Of those, 15,794 (50.1%) were registered Democrats , 6,048 (19.2%) were registered Republicans , and 8,188 (26%) declined to state a political party. At the 2020 census Novato had a population of 52,225. The population density was 1,900 inhabitants per square mile (730/km ). The racial makeup of Novato
1020-611: The FIRST World Championship in Houston, TX during the 2019 season. In the 2011–2012 season, San Marin's Speech and Debate team secured six medals/trophies during their first year of competing in the Parliamentary Debate category. During the 1990s and early 2000s, San Marin received significant media coverage locally and nationally for the intolerant behavior of some students and parents. Until it
1080-737: The Russian River in Sonoma County to the north supplying 80% of the city's water. Novato includes ten Marin County Open Space District preserves: Mount Burdell, Rush Creek , Little Mountain, Verissimo Hills, Indian Tree, Deer Island , Indian Valley, Ignacio Valley, Loma Verde, and Pacheco Valle. Although Novato is located on the water, access to the water is blocked by expansive farmland and wetlands. Official weather observations were taken at Hamilton Air Force Base through 1964. Average January temperatures were
1140-399: The 18,524 households 32.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.7% were married couples living together, 10.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 33.0% were non-families. 25.2% of households were one person and 9.3% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 3.01. The age distribution was 23.1% under
1200-668: The 2007 MCAL Girls Tennis Champions, 2007 MCAL Championship Boys Baseball, 2007 North Coast Section Girls Softball Champion, the 2008 Varsity Baseball NCS Champions, and JV Baseball MCAL Champions. Most recently, San Marin Football team won back-to-back North Coast Section championships in 2021 and 2022. Their football team were MCAL champions in 2023. The San Marin Girls Varsity lacrosse team won their first North Coast Section Champion championship in 2024. San Marin students are involved in many extracurricular activities and, under
1260-420: The 8,876-acre (35.92 km ) Rancho Novato to Fernando Feliz. The rancho was named after a local Miwok leader who had probably been given the name of Saint Novatus at his baptism. Subsequently, four additional land grants were made in the area: Rancho Corte Madera de Novato , to John Martin in 1839; Rancho San Jose , to Ignacio Pacheco in 1840; Rancho Olómpali , awarded in 1843 to Camilo Ynitia , son of
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#17327941821961320-738: The Drama students recently won First Place (Command Performance with perfect score) in the Sacramento State Statewide Lenaea Drama Festival and first places in both Monologue and Scene Category at the Marin Theater Company Scene Fest. The Drama department was also invited to perform at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival with AHSTF during the summer of 2009. In 2020, the drama department won the bronze award at
1380-470: The Facility Bond. The seniors have a tradition of chalking their graduating class year on a hill on the north side of the school named, "Senior Hill". Athletic facilities include tennis and basketball courts, baseball and softball diamonds, soccer field and a newly upgraded artificial turf football field and an all-weather track. The school also has a STEM building, in regards to their STEM program,
1440-817: The Fairway Waterfall) is located in the Ignacio Valley Preserve, and can be accessed from the trailhead at the end of Fairway Drive. There is also a waterfall in the Indian Valley Open Space Preserve, along the Ken Harth Waterfall Trail, and another in the Pacheco Valle Preserve, at the end of Pacheco Creek Drive. These waterfalls are seasonal, flowing in winter and spring, but slowing to a trickle or drying up completely in
1500-1012: The Lanaea Theater Festival for its production of "Hard Candy". Music Department An extensive music experience is provided. In addition to Concert/Jazz choirs and bands during normal school hours, the music department offers show choir, 3 Jazz Combos, Music theater, Music Technology, and other small ensembles. The department presents two full-length musicals with orchestra and tech crew; a madrigal feast, featuring music, drama, and dancing; 9 concerts; district music festival; and community events. Students also attend regional, national and international music festivals and won numerous awards. Visual Art Department A variety of art classes using different media are offered. The classes are Art and Design, 3D Art, Glass Art, Photography 1, Photography 2 and AP Photography, Drawing and Painting, and AP Art, for which students can receive college credit for approved portfolios. San Marin students are involved in
1560-1136: The Marin School of the Arts, on the Novato High School campus, or STEM Marin, on the San Marin High School campus. Novato Charter School is a charter school in Novato. Novato is also home to the Indian Valley Campus of College of Marin . Major highways in Novato include U.S. Route 101 and California State Route 37 , and major roads in Novato include Atherton Avenue, Novato Boulevard, San Marin Drive, and Ignacio Boulevard. Sonoma–Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) operates three commuter rail stations in Novato: San Marin / Atherton station , Hamilton station , and Novato Downtown station. Novato
1620-589: The Novato Civic Green. Each June, Novato produces the Novato Art Wine & Music Festival, featuring two music stages, 200 arts and crafts booths, wine and beer booths, and a kids section with games. Other popular Novato events include Rock the Block, a series of concerts on Grant Avenue in the summer, Safe Trick or Treat each Halloween, the annual Christmas Tree Lighting on Sherman Avenue, and
1680-654: The San Marin Football had its first and only undefeated football season going (12–0). They won the MCAL and North Coast Section 2A Championships. Other accomplishments are: 2005 Track team won MCAL Girls and Boys High Jump championships and 3200 meters frosh-soph championship, 2006 Cross country team won MCAL girl's Championship with 3rd fastest time on MCAL course, 2006 Girls Tennis MCAL doubles championship, 2006 North Coast Section Champion Girls Softball, 2006 North Coast Section Champion Boys Baseball San Marin won
1740-536: The San Marin Plus school-within-a-school program in 2010 for credit deficient students. Vieth announced plans for his retirement in March 2011. The school occupies 39.6 acres (160,000 m), with a total of 51 classrooms, one gymnasium and one mini-gym, a student center, library, college and career center, media room, art department, gym, and science lab. All the facilities have recently been upgraded thanks to
1800-896: The Waves Club, Speech and Debate Club, the Robotics Club (Penguin Empire Robotics), NAQT Quiz Bowl, and Ultimate Frisbee Club. The San Marin School Website [1] was developed by the Website club and maintained jointly by the students and PTSA. The Robotics Club [2] won the Rookie of the Year, 2nd place overall and the website awards at their first FIRST Robotics Competition UC Davis Regional Competition and regional tournament in March 2008. The club went on to compete at
1860-415: The age of 18, 6.4% from 18 to 24, 29.9% from 25 to 44, 27.5% from 45 to 64, and 13.0% 65 or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.3 males. The median household income was $ 63,453 and the median family income was $ 74,434 (these figures had risen to $ 78,895 and $ 91,890 respectively as of a 2007 estimate). Males had
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1920-538: The annual Bouncy Ball New Year on Machin Avenue, where 24,000 bouncy balls are dropped from a fire engine ladder for children to catch. Novato is served by the Novato Unified School District . The public high schools are Novato High School and San Marin High School . These schools offer two specialized programs. Students from Marin County and surrounding counties may apply for acceptance to
1980-530: The black students from Tamalpais filed suit against the Novato Unified School District, charging that a "climate of intolerance" was allowed at San Marin. The Marin County Athletic League put San Marin on probation for more than a year, citing its "hostile environment". In the 1998–99 school year, San Marin received widespread media coverage after repeated incidents of hate crimes committed against one of their openly gay students. He
2040-1046: The building was built upon the north-eastern campus area. Construction concluded in 2020, and was specifically meant for students who participated in the program. The classrooms were of the 'modern' structure, there are TVs, chemistry labs, and group working opportunities built in. There is even a 'lounge' and more. 2014–2015 San Marin High School serves grades 9–12, and offers a comprehensive program of study to approximately 1040 students. San Marin has established educational objectives aimed at providing students with challenging learning experiences in academics, as well as providing assistance with choosing future educational and career choices. Students are given opportunities to take classes in performing arts, visual arts, athletics, Regional Occupational Program courses, Advanced Placement and Honors Courses, and Sheltered Courses. In particular, R.O.P. (Regional Occupational Program)(493 students), A.P. (453 students) and honors enrollment (140 students) has climbed dramatically. STEM Programs – San Marin
2100-482: The iconic developer of video games, Brøderbund Software , was headquartered in Novato, known through games Choplifter , Lode Runner , Karateka , and Prince of Persia , and others. From the 1982 until 2015, Novato was headquarters for Fireman's Fund Insurance Company , which was Marin County's largest employer at one time, with 2,400 employees as of 2000. By 2015, the company had laid off or transferred most its employees and relocated its remaining employees to
2160-457: The mid-1850s and planted orchards and vineyards. The first post office at Novato opened in 1856; it closed in 1860, and a new post office opened in 1891. The first school was built in 1859, at the corner of Grant Avenue and what is today Redwood Boulevard. The original town was located around Novato Creek at what is now South Novato Boulevard. A railroad was built in 1879, connecting Novato to Sonoma County and San Rafael . The area around
2220-550: The nearest National Weather Service cooperative weather station is in San Rafael , where records date back to 1894. Compared to records from Hamilton Air Force Base, San Rafael is generally several degrees warmer than Novato and has an average of about 10 inches (25 cm) more rainfall. The record high temperature in San Rafael was 110 °F (43 °C) on September 7, 1904, and June 14, 1961. The record low temperature
2280-423: The occupied units 13,591 (67.0%) were owner-occupied and 6,688 (33.0%) were rented. The homeowner vacancy rate was 1.0%; the rental vacancy rate was 4.7%. 33,252 people (64.1% of the population) lived in owner-occupied housing units and 18,026 people (34.7%) lived in rental housing units. At the 2000 census there were 47,630 people in 18,524 households, including 12,411 families, in the city. The population density
2340-421: The parents of a San Marin basketball player on February 2, 2008, in two games with Tam High teams led to drafting of the first code-of-conduct contracts for parents of athletes at a Marin County school. Following a girls junior varsity game at Tam, the mother of a San Marin player followed two referees, shouting obscene insults; later at San Marin, two parents of San Marin players confronted Tam's coach after he made
2400-626: The population) lived in households, 449 (0.9%) lived in non-institutionalized group quarters, and 177 (0.3%) were institutionalized. There were 21,279 households, 6,679 (32.9%) had children under the age of 18 living in them, 10,393 (51.3%) were opposite-sex married couples living together, 2,237 (11.0%) had a female householder with no husband present, 854 (4.2%) had a male householder with no wife present. There were 1,010 (5.0%) unmarried opposite-sex partnerships , and 195 (1.0%) same-sex married couples or partnerships . 5,358 households (26.4%) were one person and 2,415 (11.9%) had someone living alone who
2460-541: The prestigious Milken Educator Award Biotechnology Academy was founded in 2015 although there have been biotechnology courses at San Marin since 2009. Biotechnology Academy enrolls 60 9th graders each year and students are cohorted together for technology of biology, English, and health/college and career readiness during 9th grade. Students are also cohorted together for chemistry of biotechnology and English 10th grade, and then take biotechnology 1 during 11th grade and biotechnology 2 during 12th grade. San Marin High School
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2520-467: The quarrying activity in Novato slowly waned until the last quarry, located on the west side of Mount Burdell, shut down in the 1990s. As of 2018–19 the city's principal employers were: Novato is a destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with its many parks and open space preserves providing ample hiking trails, biking trails, picnic spots, and playgrounds. Parks and open space preserves featuring hiking trails include: Buck Gulch Falls (also known as
2580-473: The school was beaten by a group of teenagers shouting racial slurs and telling him to go back to China. The one assailant who took responsibility was sentenced to 20 hours of community service. In early 1998, a student yelled racial epithets at members of the visiting Tamalpais High School basketball team. In reaction to the slurs and actions committed by the San Marin High student, parents of four of
2640-414: The schools. In addition, currently 20 schools have affiliated with the league to play as independents without the benefit of a league to guarantee opponents. Competition is broken down into a system of conferences and leagues which seek to organize schools first by size/competitiveness, and then by geographic proximity. The section employs 5 different classes, 4A , 3A , 2A , A , and B . Depending on
2700-514: The source of hundreds of thousands of hand-cut andesite paving blocks, that were used as ballast in ships and street construction as far away as in Europe. Many of San Francisco's foundations and retaining walls from before the 1906 earthquake also came from Mount Burdell. Novato's largest quarry, the Burdell quarry, produced upwards of 2000-4000 tons of stone daily. Even with such high production,
2760-570: The state of California , from Fremont in the south to Crescent City in the north. It also governs the private schools in the city of Oakland . Due to this split in regions, the section is split in two for some championships, including football . The section is governed by a board of managers, whose voting members include representatives from member leagues, superintendents, school board associations and private schools. There are 155 full member schools, assigned to leagues or conferences according to NCS Alignment and Classification Bylaws developed by
2820-414: The summer and fall. Popular parks featuring playgrounds in Novato include Miwok Park, Josef Hoog Park, South Hamilton Park, and Pioneer Park. The playground at Pioneer Park was rebuilt in 2023 and is the first fully accessible and inclusive playground in Marin County. Scottsdale Pond is a small pond suitable for fishing. The pathway around the pond displays signs created by artist Emma Oyle that highlight
2880-436: The train depot became known as New Town , and forms the edge of what today is Old Town Novato. The Novato Flatiron Building was built in 1908. The Great Depression of the 1930s had a marked effect on the area, as many farmers lost their land. After World War II , Novato grew quickly with the construction of tract homes and a freeway. As the area was unincorporated, much of the growth was unplanned and uncontrolled. Novato
2940-673: The umbrella of the Leadership Class, the students are encouraged to form students clubs for various interests and disciplines. The various student clubs in San Marin are: Anime Club, Art Club, Artemis: An Animal Rights Club, Card Game Club, CSF (California Scholarship Foundation), Current Events Club, Environmental Club, French Club, Friday Night Lights Club, The Vinyl Frontier (vinyl record club), Games Club, Gardening Club, Gossima Cult (Ping-Pong Club), Interact Club, Me to We Club, Mock Trial, Mock UN, Random Acts of Kindness Club, Save
3000-557: The wildlife seen in the area. Novato operates the Hamilton Community Pool, open seasonally. The Stafford Lake Bike Park at Stafford Lake County Park offers 17 acres of terrain for bikers of all skill levels. Prominent museums in Novato include: In the summer, Novato's Parks and Recreation Department hosts a summer concert series, featuring eight free concerts at the Hamilton Amphitheater and
3060-446: Was 1,719.2 inhabitants per square mile (663.8/km ). There were 18,994 housing units at an average density of 685.6 units per square mile (264.7 units/km ). The racial makeup of the city in 2010 was 65.8% non-Hispanic White American, 2.5% non-Hispanic Black American, 0.2% Native American, 6.5% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, 0.3% from other races, and 3.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino residents of any race were 21.3%. Of
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#17327941821963120-486: Was 16 °F (−9 °C) in December 2013. Average annual precipitation was 25.49 inches (64.7 cm). The wettest year was 1940 with 46.63 inches (118.4 cm) and the driest year was 2015 with 6.35 inches (16.1 cm). The most rainfall in one month was 18.87 inches (47.9 cm) in December 1955. The most rainfall in 24 hours was 10.55 inches (26.8 cm) between December 10, 2014 – December 11, 2014. Today,
3180-583: Was 20 °F (−7 °C) on December 26, 1967. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Novato has a warm-summer mediterranean climate, abbreviated "Csb" on climate maps. This means that Summers are Hot, but Winters are rainy and can be mild to chilly. Precipitation occurs in the colder seasons, but there are a number of clear sunny days even during the wetter seasons, except during spells of seasonal tule fog , when it can be quite chilly for many days. Its hardiness zone
3240-696: Was 32,509 (62.2%) White, 1,435 (2.7%) African American, 961 (1.8%) Native American, 3,966 (7.6%) Asian, 108 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 7,099 (13.6%) from other races, and 7,147 (13.7%) from two or more races. At the 2010 census Novato had a population of 51,904. The population density was 1,856.6 inhabitants per square mile (716.8/km ). The racial makeup of Novato was 39,443 (76.0%) White, 1,419 (2.7%) African American, 286 (0.6%) Native American, 3,428 (6.6%) Asian, 117 (0.2%) Pacific Islander, 4,693 (9.0%) from other races, and 2,518 (4.9%) from two or more races. There were 11,046 Hispanic or Latino residents (21.3%) of any race. The census reported that 51,278 people (98.8% of
3300-587: Was 65 or older. The average household size was 2.53. There were 13,484 families (66.5% of households); the average family size was 3.04. The age distribution was 11,769 people (22.7%) under the age of 18, 3,355 people (6.5%) aged 18 to 24, 12,743 people (24.6%) aged 25 to 44, 15,914 people (30.7%) aged 45 to 64, and 8,123 people (15.7%) who were 65 or older. The median age was 42.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.1 males. There were 21,158 housing units at an average density of 756.8 per square mile, of
3360-514: Was banned in 1992, one of several themed annual "spirit days" was Slave Day. According to a 1999 Salon article written on the school's history, "students dressed in tattered clothes and chains were "auctioned" to other students, whom they were then required to serve for the day." Images of this day from the 1987-1988 year book circulated in 2020, drawing shock from students and community members. Reports of racial and ethnic intolerance began as early as 1995, when an American-born Asian-American senior at
3420-553: Was beaten by three youths off campus on September 15, 1998, soon after forming the Gay-Straight Alliance at San Marin. The Novato Police offered a reward, but the attackers were never identified. Some students at the school, which had been stressing tolerance at a series of "respect days" that year, spoke out in support of the victim and 1000 students and faculty walked out of San Marin to show support for him and pride in their school. The next day, San Marin's principal
3480-537: Was finally incorporated as a city in 1960. One of the most important venues of the time (1960 to 1965) was "Western Weekend". Beard-growing contests, sponsored by Bob's Barber Shop, and many other odd activities helped to bring this community together. According to the United States Census Bureau , Novato has a total area of 28.0 square miles (73 km ) and is the largest city in area in Marin County. A total of 27.4 square miles (71 km )
3540-464: Was reassigned to a District office. Novato's city manager, Rod Wood, referred to "a small group of individuals who are fairly socially maladjusted", who identified themselves as white supremacists and called themselves "the hicks". The school's behavior code was modified, outlining a range of punishments for racial/ethnic/sexual slurs including reprimand, parental notification, detention on Saturday afternoon, expulsion and police referral. Misbehavior by
3600-639: Was recognized as a 2017 California Gold Ribbon School for its STEM and arts programs. The school has 62 teachers, 25 classified staff and a regional occupational program. The school newspaper is called The Pony Express . San Marin offers a wealth of performance opportunities. The performing arts, and visual arts program is called the SMART program. Drama Department The Drama Department offers drama and advanced drama programs and produces two full-length Drama productions (fall and spring), beginning drama winter play and various 'cafe theaters.' Among many other awards,
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