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August/September 2015 53 and extracurricular pursuits but also selfmotivated, independent learners who are prepared to excel in college and in life. 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: 1,700 Enrollment: Applications due Dec. 11 Tuition: $16,700 SAND HILL SCHOOL 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650/688-3605; www.sandhillschool.org Sand Hill School provides a joyful, personalized learning environment for bright children with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. 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 ongoing access to CHC specialists who provide in-class support as needed. The daily schedule includes small group instruction in reading, writing and math, social emotional learning, PE, visual and performing arts, science and social studies, 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-7th grade Extracurricular: After-school enrichment programs Average Class Size: 12-14 students Student Population: 62 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $35,000 for 2015-2016 SIERRA SCHOOL 220 B Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740; www.sierraschool.com Sierra School provides a high-quality, challenging and 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. Highlights of the year include monthly field trips, fine arts Fridays, a December songfest, a spring musical, a schoolwide science fair and a K-5 art show. 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: $13,300-$17,500 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 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 7


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