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South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016

PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE 62 South Bay Accent prepared to collaborate and thrive in an increasingly diverse and global society. Grade Level: 3 years old -8th grade  Average Class Size: 12-22  Student Population: 570  Enrollment: Ongoing, apply by January for fall entry  Tuition: $25,650  MERRYHILL SCHOOLS San Jose 408/254-1282, Preschool-5 Milpitas 408/945-9090, Preschool-8 www.merryhillsanjose.com Merryhill Schools, located in Milpitas and San Jose, strive to bring learning to life for students in preschool through eighth grade. The challenging and well-rounded curriculum helps students master core academics while developing 21st-century skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration. In order to personalize learning for each student, Merryhill teachers assess their learning style as well as their social-emotional and behavioral needs. The personalized learning plan sets annual academic, life and career goals and collectively monitors progress that is not reflected on a traditional report card. The schools provide specialty classes such as Spanish, art, music, technology and physical education. A variety of unique and fun before- and after-school enrichment programs also are available on campus. Merryhill Schools helps build the solid foundation students need for future success. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade Extracurricular: Sports, Dance, Theater, Chorus, Band and Orchestra, Fine Arts, Computers, Engineering Average Class Size: Varies by campus Student Population: Varies by campus Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: Varies by campus NOTRE DAME SAN JOSE 596 S. Second St., San Jose 408/294-1113; www.ndsj.org   The oldest private secondary school for young women west of the Mississippi, Notre Dame San Jose has provided a challenging college preparatory curriculum, combining traditional classroom learning with experiential learning opportunities available through our downtown-as-aclassroom experiences and a variety of co-curricular educational opportunities, including culture, science, technology and community service for 165 years. As part of Notre Dame’s well-rounded education, students are encouraged to participate SHS South Bay Accent Ad 12.8.15-outlined.indd 1 12/9/15 12:55 PM Experience Notre Dame Providing a distinctive Catholic, college-preparatory education for young women in the heart of downtown since 1861. 596 South Second Street  San Jose  408-294-1113  www.ndsj.org


South Bay Accent - Feb/Mar 2016
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