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Marin School of Environmental Leadership

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Fall Recruitment

2025

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Karen Madden,

Lead Teacher

www.thesel.org

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About MarinSEL- Video Here

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    • Only at TLHS
    • Project - based
    • Focus on environment and leadership
    • Four year program
    • Student agency and interest

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Environment

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The 4 Cs

Collaboration

Communication

Critical Thinking

Creativity

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Who is a MarinSEL Student?

  • Motivated
  • Eager
  • Team-player
  • Engaged in diverse activities �outside the classroom
  • Flexible
  • Gritty
  • Empathetic
  • Resilient

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What is a day in MarinSEL like?

  • Early mornings
  • Collaborative and meaningful projects
  • Building community within your cohort
  • Engaging with the world around you
  • Making a difference while having fun
  • Being a leader for positive change

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9th Grade Curriculum

  • Health & PE
  • English
  • Ethnic Studies
  • Biology

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  • Environmental Leadership Seminar
  • *Subject to change

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Leadership & Environmental Action Development (LEAD)

  • Semester-long, action-based environmental service projects

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  • Collaborative Community Partnerships

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  • Meaningful, measurable results

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LEAD Projects

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10th, 11th, 12th Curriculum

  • *Subject to change

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10th Grade:

  • College of Marin Business Communication- 3 units/ College of Marin Entrepreneurial Mindset 1.5 Units
  • English
    • Outdoor Education

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11th Grade:

  • College of Marin Introduction to Business- 3 units/ College of Marin Sustainable Business- 3 units
  • Engineering

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12th Grade:

  • College of Marin Work Experience Internship - 2 units total
  • AP Environmental Science*

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Sustainable Businesses

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Internships

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  • San Rafael Airport
  • Crome Architecture
  • All One Ocean
  • Buck Institute
  • Call of the Sea
  • Marin Science Seminars
  • Marin County Board of Supervisors

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  • Friends of China Camp
  • Indian Valley Organic Farm (COM)
  • Visions Management
  • Slide Ranch
  • Community Media Center of Marin
  • Studio J Architecture
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Still wondering if it’s the right fit?

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Expectations of Students and Families

Students

  • Expected to maintain a GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Expected to maintain a 3.0 in leadership rubric
  • Must volunteer 5 hours every semester
  • Attend at least two environmental leadership-related events each year

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Families

  • Must contribute 5 volunteer hours per year
  • Activities include chaperoning the retreat, maintaining the website, etc

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Admissions

Admissions Dates:

  • Terra Linda High School 8th Grade Parent Night: October 27th, 2025
  • Application deadline: January 15, 2026
  • All application components must be submitted together
  • Exploration Days: February 3rd and 5th 2026
  • Waitlist will be offered
  • Decisions shared March 2026

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Apply to MarinSEL!

  • Application will be available 10/27
  • Go to www.thesel.org/admissions for more information!

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Lingering Questions?

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Thank You!

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