Nesbit School

The school aims to create a safe, nurturing, and respectful environment where diversity is valued and students are equipped for academic, personal, and social success. It emphasizes inquiry-based learning, literacy development, and "solutionary" teaching. The school’s core values focus on being respectful, responsible, safe, and inclusive, while the IB programme promotes intercultural understanding and global responsibility.

The school offers a comprehensive curriculum for grades TK–8, with the International Baccalaureate (IB) Middle Years Programme (MYP) serving as the framework for grades 6–8. The academic program includes core subjects such as science, Spanish, and literacy, with a strong emphasis on interdisciplinary learning and real-world connections. Students engage in cooperative group work and interactive activities designed to promote critical thinking and academic growth.

Nesbit School has been recognized as a California Distinguished School on three occasions and is a multi-year recipient of the Kent Award. The school’s International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme is designed to prepare students for success in high school, college, and beyond by fostering critical thinking, global-mindedness, and leadership skills. Graduates are expected to be active, compassionate, and lifelong learners.

The school employs a dedicated team of specialists, including reading specialists, education specialists, a school psychologist, and a school counselor. Support services also include speech therapy and occupational therapy. The school maintains specific policies regarding special education, inclusion, and language support to ensure all students receive appropriate academic assistance.

The school provides information regarding enrollment and registration through the district. New families are encouraged to attend a district-wide orientation session, and specific transition events are held for incoming kindergarten and middle school students to tour the campus and meet staff. Immunization requirements for 7th-grade students include a Tdap vaccine, with additional vaccinations such as meningococcal and HPV encouraged.

The school operates on a standard academic calendar, with the 2026-2027 school year beginning on August 12, 2026. The daily office hours are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. The school maintains a Google calendar for families to track upcoming events and school activities.

The campus is located at 500 Biddulph Way in Belmont, California. It includes classrooms for grades TK–8, and middle school students are issued individual Chromebooks for use at school and home. The school also provides access to a "Puma Pantry" and utilizes local parks for community-building events.

Students have access to after-school sports through the Art Davis Activity League, including flag football, volleyball, cross-country, and basketball. Additionally, 8th-grade students are required to complete a 15-hour service project designed to benefit the community or the world. Parent volunteers also contribute to various enrichment programs and activities held both during and after school.