NOTRE DAME SAN JOSE 596 S. Second St., San Jose 408/294-1113; www.ndsj.org The oldest private secondary school for young women in California, Notre Dame San Jose has provided a challenging college preparatory curriculum, combining traditional classroom learning with a variety of co-curricular educational opportunities, including culture, science, technology and community service for more than 160 years. As part of Notre Dame’s well-rounded education, students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as arts, athletics and student leadership and to demonstrate their commitment to global peace and justice. The Notre Dame program is designed to meet individual needs while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and social awareness. Through it all, a dedicated staff stands behind each young woman as she discovers her own voice and leadership capabilities. Grade Level: High school Extracurricular: Fine and Performing Arts, Athletics, Robotics, Speech and Debate, Women in Leadership Average Class Size: 27 Student Population: 630 54 South Bay Accent Enrollment: January deadline for Fall Tuition: $15,990 SAINT ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga 408/867-3785; www.st-andrews.org At Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, a child’s education goes well beyond the classroom. This coed day school develops the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social capacities of each student, blending a rigorous educational program of humanities and science with integrated technology, studio and performing arts, Spanish, physical education, spiritual development and community service. They learn excellent study habits and a healthy respect for themselves, their peers and their community. Learning takes place in a warm and caring academic environment, and students are well-prepared for high school and beyond. A CHARACTER COUNTS!® school, Saint Andrew’s is accredited by CAIS and NAEYC and is a member of NAIS and NAES. Grade Level: Pre-K-8th grade Extracurricular: Music, Drama, Athletics, After-school program, Yearbook, Student Council and other clubs Average Class Size: 14-18 Student Population: 394 Enrollment: Year-round; deadline for first consideration, Feb. 15 Tuition: $14,032 half-day / $19,032 fullday (Pre-K)-$23,384 (K-8) SAINT FRANCIS HIGH SCHOOL 1885 Miramonte Ave., Mountain View 650/968-1213; www.sfhs.com Saint Francis High School continues to place a three-fold emphasis on the spiritual, intellectual and social development of every student more than 55 years after it was founded as a Catholic college preparatory school on the Peninsula. Campus Ministry and inspiring service and immersion programs encourage spiritual growth. A challenging college prep curriculum, coupled with a supportive climate and a schoolwide one-to-one iPad program, helps each student achieve his or her full potential. All teachers and students have been issued an iPad, which is used daily for class assignments and homework. An extensive selection of nearly 70 extracurricular activities and a strong athletic tradition with 66 teams foster self-confidence and leadership while PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE
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