Our District
WELCOME TO STANDARD!
VISION
To set the STANDARD for excellence in public education.
MISSION
Preparing students to reach academic success and become thinking, contributing, responsible members of a rapidly changing society.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Standard School District, established in 1909, is located in the Oildale community of North Bakersfield and serves approximately 3,100 students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade across four schools: Standard Elementary School, Wingland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, and Standard Middle School.
The District's goals focus on increasing student achievement, maintaining a positive climate, and implementing a rigorous curriculum. Standard School District is committed to communicating clearly with students, parents, staff, and community members, using a range of strategies to engage and inform our community. Additionally, the District seeks annual input from our educational partners on how to continually improve and enhance the District’s educational program.
Standard School District has been recognized by state and national programs for the excellence of our programs. In 2017, Standard Middle School received the California School Boards Association Golden Bell for an inclusion program that pairs students with disabilities with their peers for lunchtime friendship-building activities. The CA PBIS Coalition has recognized Standard schools since 2017, and in 2019, all four of our schools earned this prestigious award: Highland - Platinum, Standard - Silver, Wingland - Silver, and Standard Middle - Gold. In 2021, Standard Middle School was awarded the State and National Forum ‘Schools to Watch’ Award for its outstanding student support programs. Together, we are confident we will continue to celebrate many successes as we build a positive school culture and provide a strong academic program.
Standard School District is dedicated to educating the whole child and offers a wide array of programs and activities to enhance our students' learning and development. We offer small class sizes and provide a quality, standards-based educational program using current, state-approved textbooks and digital curriculum. The district is a leader in 21st-century educational technology in Kern County. We provide a 1:1 Chromebook-to-student ratio for students in grades 1 through 8. Technology is integrated into our instruction to engage students and enhance learning. The district provides educational field trips annually for every student in each grade level. All 6th-grade students can attend Camp KEEP at no cost to parents. Elementary students receive instruction from an elementary music teacher and site-based P.E. teachers. Middle school students benefit from a school-wide AVID program and an outstanding fine arts program, which includes band, choir, theater, art, and photography.
In addition, we offer many extended learning opportunities, such as Explore, a high-quality after-school program with academically focused enrichment, hands-on activities, and recreational programs at each of our school sites, all at no cost to parents. We offer an extensive school-run sports program for eligible students in grades 4 through 8. Furthermore, the District offers a four-week, full-day summer learning, recreation, and sports program available to all students.
Our nutrition service program provides a healthy meal to all students for breakfast, lunch, and supper, which includes fresh fruit and a salad bar, at no cost to parents. Student support services offered by Standard School District are provided by site-based school nurses, school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, and behavior intervention specialists. Students with special needs are provided with comprehensive services from highly trained staff. Academic intervention is provided at each school through various support programs, including those led by credentialed teachers, retired teacher tutors, intervention aides, and bilingual aides. Additionally, the District employs a full-time Community Schools Coordinator and four full-time Family and Community Engagement (FACE) facilitators to support foster and homeless students and connect families to community services.
We are proud to report that construction of our brand-new school facility, Standard Elementary, was completed in August 2021, just in time for the start of the new school year. In 2019, the seven-year modernization project at Standard Middle was completed, adding classrooms, a multipurpose/band room, a STEM lab, and a renovated gymnasium. In 2021, the historic Standard Auditorium received a new HVAC system, and the middle school added additional classrooms, a new school counseling office, a school psychology office, and a state-of-the-art, fully equipped fitness room. Currently, both Highland and Wingland Elementary Schools are undergoing modernization and new construction. Five new kindergarten classrooms are being added to each campus, along with new HVAC systems, exterior painting, new roofs, and other improvements to the school grounds.
We care about our schools, our students, and our staff. We encourage you to explore our website, visit one of our excellent schools, or the Education Service Center to see for yourself. The Standard School District is a wonderful place for your child to learn for a better tomorrow!
VISION
To set the STANDARD for excellence in public education.
MISSION
Preparing students to reach academic success and become thinking, contributing, responsible members of a rapidly changing society.
DISTRICT OVERVIEW
Standard School District, established in 1909, is located in the Oildale community of North Bakersfield and serves approximately 3,100 students from transitional kindergarten through eighth grade across four schools: Standard Elementary School, Wingland Elementary School, Highland Elementary School, and Standard Middle School.
The District's goals focus on increasing student achievement, maintaining a positive climate, and implementing a rigorous curriculum. Standard School District is committed to communicating clearly with students, parents, staff, and community members, using a range of strategies to engage and inform our community. Additionally, the District seeks annual input from our educational partners on how to continually improve and enhance the District’s educational program.
Standard School District has been recognized by state and national programs for the excellence of our programs. In 2017, Standard Middle School received the California School Boards Association Golden Bell for an inclusion program that pairs students with disabilities with their peers for lunchtime friendship-building activities. The CA PBIS Coalition has recognized Standard schools since 2017, and in 2019, all four of our schools earned this prestigious award: Highland - Platinum, Standard - Silver, Wingland - Silver, and Standard Middle - Gold. In 2021, Standard Middle School was awarded the State and National Forum ‘Schools to Watch’ Award for its outstanding student support programs. Together, we are confident we will continue to celebrate many successes as we build a positive school culture and provide a strong academic program.
Standard School District is dedicated to educating the whole child and offers a wide array of programs and activities to enhance our students' learning and development. We offer small class sizes and provide a quality, standards-based educational program using current, state-approved textbooks and digital curriculum. The district is a leader in 21st-century educational technology in Kern County. We provide a 1:1 Chromebook-to-student ratio for students in grades 1 through 8. Technology is integrated into our instruction to engage students and enhance learning. The district provides educational field trips annually for every student in each grade level. All 6th-grade students can attend Camp KEEP at no cost to parents. Elementary students receive instruction from an elementary music teacher and site-based P.E. teachers. Middle school students benefit from a school-wide AVID program and an outstanding fine arts program, which includes band, choir, theater, art, and photography.
In addition, we offer many extended learning opportunities, such as Explore, a high-quality after-school program with academically focused enrichment, hands-on activities, and recreational programs at each of our school sites, all at no cost to parents. We offer an extensive school-run sports program for eligible students in grades 4 through 8. Furthermore, the District offers a four-week, full-day summer learning, recreation, and sports program available to all students.
Our nutrition service program provides a healthy meal to all students for breakfast, lunch, and supper, which includes fresh fruit and a salad bar, at no cost to parents. Student support services offered by Standard School District are provided by site-based school nurses, school psychologists, school counselors, social workers, and behavior intervention specialists. Students with special needs are provided with comprehensive services from highly trained staff. Academic intervention is provided at each school through various support programs, including those led by credentialed teachers, retired teacher tutors, intervention aides, and bilingual aides. Additionally, the District employs a full-time Community Schools Coordinator and four full-time Family and Community Engagement (FACE) facilitators to support foster and homeless students and connect families to community services.
We are proud to report that construction of our brand-new school facility, Standard Elementary, was completed in August 2021, just in time for the start of the new school year. In 2019, the seven-year modernization project at Standard Middle was completed, adding classrooms, a multipurpose/band room, a STEM lab, and a renovated gymnasium. In 2021, the historic Standard Auditorium received a new HVAC system, and the middle school added additional classrooms, a new school counseling office, a school psychology office, and a state-of-the-art, fully equipped fitness room. Currently, both Highland and Wingland Elementary Schools are undergoing modernization and new construction. Five new kindergarten classrooms are being added to each campus, along with new HVAC systems, exterior painting, new roofs, and other improvements to the school grounds.
We care about our schools, our students, and our staff. We encourage you to explore our website, visit one of our excellent schools, or the Education Service Center to see for yourself. The Standard School District is a wonderful place for your child to learn for a better tomorrow!
DISTRICT HISTORY
DISTRICT HISTORY
The Standard School District was formed in 1909 from the territory of the Beardsley and Aztec School Districts, with 27 students and 1 teacher. Standard Oil Company donated five acres of land for the new school. The original school building was located about one-half mile east of Chester Avenue, on the north side of Oil Center Road, which was later renamed China Grade Loop. A second building was constructed in 1911 as a music room and soon became the primary building.
By 1916, the population had settled farther south in the area just north of the Beardsley Canal. This settlement, with the registered name of Oildale, boasted a post office, drugstore, several grocery stores, a dry goods store, a church, a livery stable, and three roadhouses.
In 1918, a public vote was held, and five acres of land were purchased from the Pacific Oil Company. The school was relocated from the old site, which then reverted to the Standard Oil Company. The new location was bounded on the west by North Chester and on the south by Ferguson Avenue. The original and the second buildings were moved to the new school site.
Over the years, many new buildings were added to the school on North Chester. In 1935, the district began planning for a new auditorium. Under the administration of Franklin D. Roosevelt, federal funds were available for a P.W.A. project for the building. The district also contributed funds for the building. The auditorium, which seats about 850, was completed in the fall of 1937. To this date, it remains an important part of life in Kern County.
Standard Elementary School on Minner Avenue was opened in the late 1940's with seven new classrooms added in 1951. In 1954, Highland Elementary School opened, and Wingland Elementary School opened in 1957.
All schools in the Standard School District were upgraded and remodeled during the 1990's. The original building had to be demolished due to safety regulations and code requirements. The second building was moved to the Kern County museum.
The community has benefited from those who have worked and volunteered in the district. Because of the ideas and hard work of community members, the district has provided, and will continue to provide, educational excellence to many students.
DISTRICT TODAY
Today, the Standard School District has a student population of approximately 3,100 and encompasses approximately 34 square miles. The district has three K-5 elementary schools and one 6-8-grade middle school in the North of the River area of metropolitan Bakersfield. The schools in the Standard School District are modern, functional facilities equipped with computers and other multimedia resources and staffed with excellent teachers and support staff.
The district's mission is to prepare students for the future by developing each student's positive self-concept and equipping them to become thinking, contributing, and responsible members of a rapidly changing society. The rich traditions of the past, the community's commitment, and the dedication of district employees will make this happen.