When traditional schools don’t work, we do. 50 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE is accredited by NAIS and CAIS, and its campus includes a gym, pool, field, art studios and science and maker labs—including the Make Space and a 1:1 iPad program for middle school students. Grade level: Jr.K-8th grade Extracurricular: Music, Visual arts, Performing arts, Football, Basketball, Crosscountry, Softball, Volleyball, Lacrosse Average Class Size: N/A Student Population: 315 Enrollment: Applications for the 2014-15 school year due in January Tuition: $28,375; Tuition Assistance Available INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF THE PENINSULA 151 Laura Lane, Palo Alto 650-251-8504; www.istp.org With over 35 years of experience in bilingual education, the International School of the Peninsula is the oldest dual-language immersion school in Silicon Valley, and the 3rd oldest Chinese Immersion school in the United States. ISTP educates its multinational student population through a rigorous, collaborative curriculum in French or Mandarin Chinese. By teaching through language and culture, students learn to be responsible, globally conscious individuals with exemplary critical thinking skills. The school’s experienced faculty has a long history of providing an outstanding language immersion education that is consistent with ISTP’s core values, which include promoting personal and academic excellence. Graduates of the program can effectively articulate thoughts and communicate in a variety of forms. They have a healthy respect for citizens of all cultures, making them uniquely prepared to collaborate and thrive in an increasingly diverse and global society. Grade Level: 3 years old -8th grade Extracurricular: Chess, Chinese dance, Sports, Science, Cooking and Afterschool language classes Average Class Size: 12-22 Student Population: 580 Enrollment: Ongoing, apply by January for September entry Tuition: $24,500 KEHILLAH JEWISH HIGH SCHOOL 3900 Fabian Way, Palo Alto 650/213-9600; www.kehillah.org Coupling the best of the Silicon Valley mindset with rich traditions, Kehillah Jewish High School in Palo Alto attracts students who seek world-class academics in a supportive community, empowering them Middle & High School | Classes for Credit | Tutoring | Enrichment Silicon Valley 866.514.7520 Fusionsiliconvalley.com Discover Fusion Academy – a revolutionary school that meets kids where they are and helps them flourish through one-to-one classrooms, innovative approaches to learning, and relationships that build confidence and strength. Los Gatos 408.354.0743 Fusionlosgatos.com San Mateo 650.312.8305 Fusionsanmateo.com
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