Explorers welcome. Your journey begins here. ALL-INCLUSIVE JR. KINDERGARTEN - 8TH GRADE Action Day Primary Plus & West Valley Middle School Programs Include: 58 South Bay Accent GERMAN-AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL 475 Pope Street, Menlo Park 650/324-8617; www.gais.org German-American International School (GAIS) nurtures fundamental human values while providing an exceptional bilingual education. The school weaves a culture of respect, tolerance, responsibility, honesty, sincerity, and courtesy throughout an academic curriculum marked by high-quality teaching and team collaboration. A primary goal is to foster confident, creative learners and global thinkers. Serving the individual needs of students from preschool through high school, GAIS effectively provides the tools necessary to compete as 21st-century holistic learners on a worldwide stage. Its rigorous and acclaimed International Baccalaureate Programme emphasizes inquiry-based learning and integrates the best teaching methodologies across the globe. GAIS connects with schools and universities in other countries to achieve a dynamic, multi-faceted educational impact. Graduating students have gone on to continue their education at some of the most prestigious schools in the region and around the world. Grade Level: Preschool through high school Extracurricular: Soccer, Tennis, Baseball, Basketball, Karate, Chess, Music Band, Jazz Band, Choir, Dance, Art, Theater, Science, Foreign Languages, Story Telling, Homework Club, Cooking Class, Leadership & Community Club, HSPT/ ISEE, Social Entrepreneurs Average Class Size: 8 (preschool); 17 (grades K-5); 15 (grades 6-9) Student Population: 315 Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: $8,300 - $31,445 GERMAN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY 310 Easy St., Mountain View 650/254-0748; www.gissv.org To give your child a bilingual education is to give a gift that lasts a lifetime. Studies have shown repeatedly that foreign language learning increases critical thinking skills, creativity and flexibility of mind in young children. The German International School of Silicon Valley offers a nurturing and ambitious curriculum that focuses on bilingual education and its application in natural science and social studies as well as in arts and sports. At GISSV, each student has the opportunity Start Ahead. Stay Ahead. • Well-rounded program with high test scores • Strong academics with small class size • Onsite enrichment options for all ages including dance, performing arts and year-round sports • Fully-accredited staff and facilities • Extended-Day program by grade level • Open on all non-academic days • Convenient hours: 6:30am - 6:00pm ACTION DAY PRESCHOOL (2-5 yrs.) PRIMARY PLUS ELEMNTARY SCHOOL (Jr. K - 4th Gr.) 3500 Amber Drive, San Jose 95117 l 408.985.2138 WEST VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 5-8) 801 Hibiscus Lane, San Jose 95117 l 408.985.2138 www.wvmiddleschool.com Part of Action Day Primary Plus with 10 locations in the South Bay Area Dance Class Preschool Private Middle School Day Camp OPEN HOUSE Saturday, April 30th 10am-3pm ALL LOCATIONS www.actiondayprimaryplus.com PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE
South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016
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