Our School
Meet Our Principal
Mrs. Caryn Jasich
“Welcome to Old River! Old River School is committed to developing all students to be self-motivated learners and productive, responsible and compassionate members of an ever-changing global society. Our highly qualified staff foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and the community while providing a relevant and rigorous curriculum. We believe in an inclusive environment that encompasses a growth mindset. We are determined to support students through personal and character development opportunities. We believe in ALL students and know that our students will be college and career ready, globally competitive, and citizens of strong character.”
Fun Facts:
- Mrs. Jasich comes from a large family with four sisters and one brother.
- She once walked 60 miles from Santa Barbara to Malibu to raise money for breast cancer research!
- In her free time, she enjoys yoga and spending time with her son and daughter.
Our Mission
Old River School is committed to developing all students to be self-motivated learners and productive, responsible and compassionate members of an ever-changing global society. Our highly qualified staff foster meaningful relationships with students, parents, and the community while providing a relevant and rigorous curriculum in facilities that advance teaching and learning.
Our Vision
Curriculum and Instruction
- Students will receive standards-based instruction
- All students will reach Proficient or Advanced on the California Standards Test
- Students will be provided differentiated instruction
- Student needs will be met through frequent monitoring of progress and use of flexible groupings
- Professional Learning Communities (PLC) will be established and maintained at each grade level
- Response to Intervention Model (RtI) will be implemented as needed
- Instructional time is valued and protected
- Research-based strategies/materials will be utilized
Character Education
- All staff will promote and maintain a supportive and nurturing environment
- The district-adopted CHARACTER COUNTS! program will be implemented
- Parent involvement will be welcomed and encouraged
- Diversity is accepted and appreciated
Tools to reach highest potential
- All staff will ensure the physical and emotional safety of all students
- All staff will be highly qualified
- Incentive programs will be in place to recognize students’ strengths and achievements
- Schoolwide behavior management plans will be established and maintained
- Allocation of school funds will be aligned to mission and vision statements
- Parent education will be provided to support ongoing classroom instruction
- Stakeholders’ (SSC, ELAC, PTA, staff, community) input will be encouraged and valued