50 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE from the moment you set foot on campus. Students bubble with enthusiasm as they make connections between their prior knowledge and new concepts. In order to facilitate setting crucial learning patterns, Challenger accepts students as young as 2 years, 9 months. Yet in all grades, the school’s acclaimed, intellectually stimulating programs establish a foundation of achievement with clear results. On 2014 national standardized tests, Challenger K-8 student averages ranged from the 92nd to 99th percentile. Tour one of 10 Bay Area locations and see how a Challenger education is an investment with a lifetime of returns. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade Extracurricular: Varies by location Average Class Size: Varies by program Student Population: Varies by location Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $3,160-$15,340 DELPHI ACADEMY 1 W. Campbell Ave., Bldg. A, Campbell 408-370-7400; www.delphicampbell.org Delphi Academy is a Bay Area leader in competency education, helping each child master a rich, K-8 academic curriculum through a balance of independent study, group seminars, hands-on activities and practical projects. Each child is placed according to academic ability and readiness (rather than age) and has the freedom to advance rapidly at his or her own pace. At Delphi, teamwork, leadership, ethics and community service are emphasized. Cultural celebrations foster an appreciation for others, promoting acceptance and understanding. The school’s classrooms are active and cheerful, with a low studentteacher ratio for personal attention. Additional facilities include two science labs, a greenhouse and garden, two gymnasiums, a gymnastics room, a rock-climbing wall, athletic fields, a rec room and both visual and performing arts studios. Delphi students routinely score in the top 1 to 5 percent nationwide on high school entrance exams. Grade Level: K-8th grade Extracurricular: Acting, Basketball, Chess, Choir, Creative Writing, Cultural Events, Dance, Debate, Maker Club, Math Olympiads, Music, Programming, Public Speaking, Robotics, Soccer, Student Government, Technology, Visual Arts, Volleyball and Yearbook Average Class Size: 12 Student Population: 150 Enrollment: Year-round; most students enter in September, January or June Tuition: $15,750
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2015
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