August/September 2016 53 and community service. Saint Andrew’s students receive a solid foundation in academic subjects along with developing a healthy respect for themselves, their peers and their community. 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: 385 Enrollment: Year-round; deadline for first consideration is Feb.1 Tuition: $15,543 for half-day; $20,724 (Pre-K); $25,905 (K-8) for full-day. STRATFORD SCHOOL Preschool, Elementary and Middle School 19 campuses throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas www.stratfordschools.com Stratford School provides a challenging curriculum where tradition meets 21st century learning. By combining a safe and nurturing environment with a focus on core academic subjects, Stratford teachers offer a collaborative and enriched experience for students. Language arts and mathematics, the primary building blocks of education, are given special emphasis throughout the curriculum, leading to a strong foundation that serves students well in high school and beyond. Beginning in preschool, the STEAM-infused curriculum (science, technology, engineering, art, math) is enhanced with music, foreign language, and physical education. Staff and administrators at Stratford believe that high expectations and an engaging curriculum lead to high levels of student achievement. Evident at all Stratford locations is the motto, “Summa spes.” meaning “High hopes.” Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade (programs offered vary by campus) Extracurricular: Arts, Dance, Language, Sports, Robotics, Music, STEAM Average Class Size: Varies by campus Student Population: Varies by campus Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: Varies by Program, $3,974- $21,113 n ACCREDITATION KEY CAIS: California Association of Independent Schools NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Individualized, self-paced,Montessori curriculum Emphasis on personal goal setting and time management Foreign languages, art, and music, included for all students Cultivation of thinking skills and personal values Year-round, full-day, program for grades 1-8 . . ... EMERSON SCHOOL Palo Alto HACIENDA SCHOOLPleasonton Cultivating astonishing potential! Emerson School 650-424-1267 Hacienda School 925-485-5750 www.headsup.org a
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