| Headlands Preparatory School | |
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| Coordinates | 37°51′32″N122°29′10″W / 37.8588619°N 122.4862185°W |
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| Former name | Tilden Preparatory School Marin |
| Religious affiliation(s) | Nonsectarian |
| Established | 2017 |
| Head of school | Dan Rogoff |
| Grades | 6-12 |
| Enrollment | c. 40 |
| Average class size | 1 |
| Color(s) | Orange and green |
| Executive Director | Kristie Moore-Arauz |
| Founding Director | Rebecca Hobbs |
| Website | https://headlandsprep.com/ |
Headlands Preparatory School, [Note 1] originally known as Tilden Preparatory School Marin, is a WASC-accredited alternative private school for grades 6 to 12 located in Sausalito, California. [1] [2] [3] It has approximately 40 students enrolled as of 2024. [4]
Headlands Preparatory School was founded in 2017 as Tilden Preparatory School Marin, as a branch of Tilden Preparatory School, located in Albany. [1] In 2020, Tilden Preparatory School Marin changed its name to Headlands Preparatory School.[ citation needed ]
Headlands specializes in teaching students with learning disabilities, such as ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and 2E students. [5] As such, the school utilizes a unique teaching system that involves 1 on 1 classes, [Note 2] as well as flexible curriculums and student schedules, allowing students to learn at their own pace. [5] [6]
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