We offer . . . HeadsUp! CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTERS CULTIVATING ASTONISHING POTENTIAL! 56 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE the curriculum, leading to a strong foundation that serves students well in high school and beyond. Equally important is having an enriching music and creative arts program, and beginning in preschool, Stratford offers science and Spanish programs taught by specialty teachers. Take a tour and see how high expectations and an engaging curriculum lead to high levels of student achievement at Stratford. Evident at all its schools is the Stratford motto, “Summa spes, summa res,” meaning “High hopes, high things.” Stratford School is WASC accredited. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade (programs offered vary by campus) Extracurricular: After-school Clubs include Arts, Dance, Language, Sports, Technology, Music Average Class Size: Varies by campus Student Population: Varies by campus Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $3,400-$18,700 WOODLAND SCHOOL 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley 650/854-9065, www.woodland-school.org Woodland is a community of students, teachers and families, where time-honored values are modeled and taught and academic excellence is expected and nurtured. Situated on 10 acres in the Portola Valley foothills, Woodland offers an exceptionally well-rounded education, including a challenging academic program with rigorous math, writing and science – along with elective enrichment programs featuring art, music, computer science and designthinking, sports, gymnastics, etiquette, French, Spanish and an eighth-grade Capstone Research project. Woodland teachers aim to teach and inspire children, and children respond with enthusiasm and genuine interest in what they are learning. At Woodland, students benefit intellectually but also grow emotionally and socially. Although it is a nonreligious school, Woodland holds students to the highest standards of behavior, resulting in a safe social environment where learning is optimized and respect is shared. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade Extracurricular: Full athletic programs, After-school activities including Music, Art, Chess, Drama, Computer, Sports Average Class Size: 18 Student Population: 250 Enrollment: Tours and evaluations in Oct- Feb; open enrollment begins in March Tuition: $15,770 -23,400 n ACCREDITATION KEY CAIS: California Association of Independent Schools NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges • Superior Academic Preparation • Individualized Montessori Curriculum • Year-Round, Full-Day Program • International Curriculum (Chinese, Spanish) • Emphasis on Thinking Skills & Personal Values Palo Alto: 650-424-1221 San Jose: 408-432-1644 Pleasanton: 925-463-2885 EMERSON SCHOOL HACIENDA SCHOOL Birth - Kindergarten Grades 1 - 6 www.headsup.org Palo Alto: 650-424-1267 www.emersonpaloalto.com Pleasonton: 925-485-5750 www.haciendaschool.com
South Bay Accent - Aug/Sep 2014
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