February/March 2015 55 PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE Alto Prep’s mission remains unchanged: to provide a setting where great teachers and a positive environment foster a lifetime love of learning. Understanding that teenagers want to enjoy school and feel good about themselves, both staff and students strive to understand and appreciate individual differences. To ensure that every student “fits in” teachers adapt to the student’s learning style and develop a foundation for self-esteem and personal responsibility. In an emotionally and physically safe environment, students learn to think, solve problems and operate creatively, and 95 percent of graduates go directly to college. The school is fully accredited, state certified and accredited by WASC. Palo Alto Prep helps students see and experience the best in themselves. Grade Level: 8th to 12th grade Extracurricular: Off-site field trips and excursions featuring cultural activities, interactive adventures, community service, national and international field trips Average Class Size: 8 Student Population: 80 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $26,000 SAINT ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga 408/867-3785; www.st-andrews.org At Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, a child’s education goes well beyond the classroom. This coed Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school develops the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social capacities of each student. The program integrates a vigorous academic program of humanities, math and science with technology, studio and performing arts, foreign language, physical education, spiritual development 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. Parents describe Saint Andrew’s as having a warm, caring academic environment where students are exceptionally well-prepared for high school both academically and socially. 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: 394 Enrollment: Year-round; deadline for first consideration, Feb. 15
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2015
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