She’s learning geometry, creativity, spacial awareness and pre-writing skills... ...and she just thought she August/September 2014 55 promoting the school’s distinct sense of community. It is with this unique philosophy that Saint Francis has consistently developed young men and women who are not only intellectually curious and wellrounded in their academic and extracurricular interests, but also self-motivated, independent learners who care. Grade Level: 9th-12th grade Extracurricular: Competitive sports (freshman, JV, varsity levels), Band and Choral Ensembles, Drama, Clubs (types include academic, arts, leadership and service, school spirit) Average Class Size: 29 Student Population: N/A Enrollment: Dec. 13 Tuition: $15,500 SAND HILL SCHOOL 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650/688-3605; www.sandhillschool.org Sand Hill School provides a joyful, personalized learning environment for young, bright children with learning, attention and social challenges. The school features small multi-age classes with a 6:1 student teacher ratio and since Sand Hill is part of Children’s Health Council (CHC), there is access to CHC specialists who provide in-class support as needed. The daily schedule includes small group instruction in reading and math plus social emotional learning, PE, visual and performing arts, routines, structure and predictability. Personalized instruction builds students’ confidence and helps them acquire the skills and resilience they need to thrive at home, at school and in life. Grade Level: K-6th grade Extracurricular: GrowFit (sports), Play- Well (Lego), Club J at JCC Average Class Size: 12-14 students Student Population: 50 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $33,000 for 2014-2015 SIERRA SCHOOL 220 B Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740; www.sierraschool.com Sierra School provides a high-quality, challenging, comprehensive academic program in an environment filled with inspiration, trust, guidance and respect. Equally important to the academic program is an emphasis on specialized classes and enrichment activities. Art, music, dance, Spanish and technology are all included in the curriculum. Sierra believes all students can be challenged, and the school keeps its criteria high yet attainable for each individual. Students are helped to value honesty, reliability, productivity and compassion with an overall goal of encouraging them to discover, explore, reach and accomplish. Grade Level: K-12th grade Extracurricular: Science Adventures, Art, Dance, Chess, Soccer, Basketball, Martial Arts, Engineering Fundamentals with Legos Average Class Size: 15 Student Population: 130 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $12,700-$16,700 STRATFORD SCHOOL Preschool, Elementary and Middle School 17 campuses throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, and Sunnyvale www.stratfordschools.com Discovering infinite possibilities. That is Stratford School’s goal for each student. By combining a safe and nurturing learning environment with a focus on core academic subjects, Stratford teachers provide a stimulating and well-rounded program while cultivating a natural joy of learning. Language arts and mathematics, the primary building blocks of education, are given special emphasis throughout was having fun. At Almaden Country School we believe that learning should not only have meaning and purpose, it should be fun! We all learn better that way. For example, our preschool program offers multi-sensory, hands-on activities where children work on projects, share with others and develop self-esteem — all in a warm atmosphere punctuated with laughter and discovery. Our developmental philosophy emphasizes the needs of the whole child, with a focus on each student as a valued individual. Come tour our campus and see joyful learning firsthand. You may just learn a few things about maximizing your child’s education — and that’s knowledge that should bring a smile to any parent’s face. Preschool through 8th grade. Call for a tour 6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose, CA 95120 408.997.0424 almadencountryschool.org Nonsectarian CAIS Provisional Member Accredited by WASC Celebrating 32 Years! discovering the gifts in every child Almaden Country School Voted Preschool, Elementary and Middle School Favorites. Since 2009.
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