Community Life
Be a part of our beloved community.
Community life at Branson is student centered and student driven. Our students, faculty, and staff – as well as parents, families, and alumni – bring to our school a wealth and diversity of life experiences. Together, we cultivate a nurturing, vibrant learning community.
We strive to give our students a deep and confident sense of belonging, as we help each student cultivate their unique talents and reach their full potential. In turn, Branson students become leaders who enrich our entire community and the world with their ideas and perspective.
At Branson, we encourage you to show up as your authentic self. When you’re comfortable in your own skin, you can be empowered to step outside of your comfort zone and grow. It takes courage to lean into actions that teach you about yourself.
We are here to help you develop the confidence, will power, and moral compass to be brave. Because when you are brave, anything is possible.
When students have both the spaciousness and the support they need for the tremendous work of self-exploration and identity development of the teenage years, something beautiful happens: their authentic, joyful voices emerge. We live for this.
sabrina wilson, dean of student life
By the Numbers
403
students, faculty, and staff (320+83)
110
different ethnicities self-identified among Branson students
30%
of students live outside of Marin County
22%
of Branson students are bilingual, speaking 14 languages plus English
What's Happening in Our Community
At Assembly on February 17, Jaimeo shared a taste of his work with Branson students, faculty, and staff. He started with a video presentation that blended together elements of work song, movement, contemporary dance, and more for a visual representation of the connection between past and present.
This afternoon, the Ross Town Council voted unanimously to approve Branson's amended Conditional Use Permit, which will enable Branson to begin a phased student increase.
Dr. Phil Cleves joined Carl Ma and Heather Duncan's biology classes virtually in February to talk about his work with coral and CRISPR (a tool for editing genes) and his research on coral bleaching and climate change.
Happy Lunar New Year, to all who celebrate!
"The Ross Town Council has put off voting on the Branson School’s request to increase enrollment from 320 to 420 students, despite a strong showing of community support for the plan. A special meeting has been scheduled for 5 p.m. Feb. 8 to continue the public hearing."
Branson History Teacher Malik the 2017 James Madison Fellow for California and MAHG Graduate reflects on Dr. Martin Luther King's journey and the meaning and history of the King Holiday.
Congratulations to our Junior Fellowship and In Pursuit of Science Scholarship recipients! These fellowships are awarded annually to deserving students through a competitive selection process. Read about the winning project proposals below.
Peter Z's Advanced Environmental Science class are on a mission to send solar-powered lights to refugee camps in Uganda and Africa.