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German-American International School IB School of Silicon Valley August/September 2016 51 20 (elementary and secondary) Student Population: 600 (at three locations: Mountain View, Berkeley,  San Francisco) Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: $9,195 - $21,534 THE HARKER SCHOOL Upper, 500 Saratoga Ave., San Jose Middle, 3800 Blackford Ave., San Jose Lower, 4300 Bucknall Road, San Jose Preschool, 4525 Union Ave., San Jose 408/249-2510; www.harker.org With roots and tradition in academic excellence dating back to the 19th century, The Harker School’s coed, college preparatory program has long set the bar when it comes to high-quality education, state-of-the-art facilities and a safe, fun and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow. Harker’s comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs are balanced yet challenging and designed to inspire students to discover their passions and make a difference in our communities and the world. Included in Harker’s core academic subjects are 115 electives, including fine arts, performing arts, STEM and five foreign languages. Harker fosters kindness, respect and integrity while instilling in its students intellectual curiosity, global citizenship and a love for learning. Teachers, many of whom have advanced degrees, provide inspiration and guidance to all students to help them discover their interests and reach their highest potential. All members of the Harker family embrace a culture of learning, support, sharing and making a difference. Grade Level: Preschool-12th grade Extracurricular: Athletics, Debate, Robotics, K-12 Performing Arts, Business and Entrepreneurship, Journalism and over 50 clubs Average Class Size: 18 Student Population: 2,030 Enrollment: Applications accepted Oct. 1 to Jan. 28 (K-8); Oct. 1 to Jan. 14 (9-12) Tuition: $32,870 (K-5); $40,418 (6-8); $43,693 (9-12) 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 most established 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 Average Class Size: 12-22 Extracurricular: Chess, Chinese dance, Sports, Science, Cooking and After- Education for Global Thinking Preparing Students for the 21st Century through the International Baccalaureate Program Preschool to High School IB Program • Small, nurturing class sizes with individual attention • German Immersion Preschool & Kindergarten • Bilingual education in Primary Years Program Grades 1-5 • IB Middle Years Program with multiple language options in Grades 6-9 • International Middle School Program suitable for English-only students • Rigorous math, science & design technology curriculum • Inquiry-based learning fosters intellectual awareness • Great and diverse after school enrichment program 475 Pope Street Menlo Park, CA 94025 650.324.8617 www.gais.org Fall Open House Dates: All School Info Evening - 9/28 at 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. All School Open House - 10/1 at 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. More information and to RSVP on www.gais.org/admissions


South Bay Accent - AugSep 2016
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