48 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE to each student’s unique emotional and academic needs. Students may enroll any time of year and attend full-time or enroll in tutoring, classes-for credit and summer programs as an educational supplement. Fusion also believes that self-expression is vital to a well-rounded education, so each campus offers a complete art studio as well as a state-of-the-art recording studio. Flexible scheduling and completing homework in the Homework Café® are significant advantages for Fusion students. Classes are self-paced and taught to complement each student’s individual interests, strengths, emotional health, and learning style. Students who aren’t able to thrive in a traditional school model flourish at Fusion emotionally, socially, and academically. Grade Level: 6th through 12th grade Extracurricular: Art, Vocals, Guitar, Drums, Recording Arts, Yoga and more Average Class Size: 1 Student Population: 48 (Los Gatos); 64 (San Mateo) Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: Academy, $2,680-$3,840 per semester, per class; tutoring and enrichment, $75 per session GERMAN-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 275 Elliott Drive, Menlo Park 650/324-8617; www.gais.org The mission of the German-American International School is to provide an outstanding international, bilingual education focused on inquiry-based learning with the goal to foster confident, respectful, creative and responsible lifelong learners and global thinkers. Established in 1988, German-American International prepares students to develop the intellectual, personal, emotional and social skills to thrive in a rapidly globalizing 21st century by offering a Primary Years Program (Pre-K-4th grade) and a Middle Years Program (5th-8th grade). Developed by the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO), GAIS’s curriculum emphasizes inquiry-based learning, integrates the best teaching methodologies across the globe and ensures students are well prepared for American, German or other international schools. Graduating students have gone on to continue their education at some of the most prestigious colleges and universities in the region and around the world. Grade level: Preschool-8th grade Extracurricular: Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Karate, Chess, Music Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Dance, Art, Theater, Science, Foreign Languages, Story Telling, Homework Club, Cooking Class, Leadership & Community Club, HSPT/ISEE, and Social Entrepreneurs Average Class Size: 8 (preschool); 17 (grades K-4); 15 (grades 5-8) Student Population: 315 Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: $6,855-$24,950 GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY (GISSV) 310 Easy St., Mountain View 650/254-0748; www.gissv.org To give your child a bilingual education is to give a gift that lasts a lifetime. Studies have shown repeatedly that foreign language learning increases critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of mind in young children. The German International School of Silicon Valley (GISSV) offers an ambitious curriculum that focuses on bilingual education and its application in natural science and social studies as well as in arts and sports. GISSV goes far beyond the typical private school by ensuring that each student reaches his or her full academic potential in an environment that fosters critical and imaginative thinking, a passion for learning and an appreciation for cultural diversity. At GISSV, cross-curricula programs prepare students for college and beyond while providing learning opportunities that help them thrive, develop personal interests and maximize their achievements. Grade Level: Preschool-12th grade Extracurricular: Swimming, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, Drama, Dance, Robotics, String, Guitar, Recorder, etc. Average Class Size: Pre-K and K, 15-20; elementary and secondary, 20 Student Population: 520 (at three locations: Mountain View, Berkeley, San Francisco) Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: $16,050-$19,730 HILLBROOK SCHOOL 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos 408/356-6116; www.hillbrook.org Hillbrook School is noticeably different from the moment you step on campus. Pathways lead around old oaks, down to the creek and past the chicken coop. Students run, play and explore, while letting their curiosity abound. All 315 students—junior kindergartners to eighth-graders—will encounter a unique blend of challenging academics, life skills and service opportunities that foster a tremendous love of learning. Students thrive in this innovative teaching environment. At Hillbrook, students are taught to see and analyze social and intellectual problems from many different perspectives. They also learn to respect and cooperate with each other in preparation for becoming compassionate, connected global citizens. Hillbrook
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