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PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 12, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 750 N. Capitol Ave, San Jose • Kindergarten – 5th grade • 408-254-1280 February/March 2016 63 in extracurricular activities such as arts, athletics and student leadership and to demonstrate their commitment to global peace and justice. The Notre Dame program is designed to meet individual needs while fostering intellectual curiosity, critical thinking and social awareness. Through it all, a dedicated staff stands behind each young woman as she discovers her own voice and leadership capabilities. Grade Level: High school Extracurricular: Visual and Performing Arts, Athletics, Robotics, Speech and Debate, Women in Leadership Average Class Size: 27 Student Population: 630 Enrollment: January deadline for Fall Tuition: $16,470 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 grad 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: 379 Enrollment: Year-round; deadline for first consideration is Feb.1 Tuition: $14,835 for half-day; $19,835 (Pre-K); $24,670 (K-8) for full-day. SAND HILL SCHOOL 650 Clark Way, Palo Alto 650/688-3605; www.sandhillschool.org Sand Hill School provides a joyful, personalized learning environment for bright children with language-based learning differences such as dyslexia. The school features small, multi-age classes and since Sand Hill is part of Children’s Health Council (CHC), there is ongoing access to CHC specialists who provide in-class support as needed. The daily schedule includes small-group instruction in reading, writing and math, social emotional learning, PE, visual and performing arts, science and social studies, routines, structure and predictability. Personalized instruction builds students’ confidence and helps them acquire the skills and resilience they need to thrive at home, at school and in life. Grade Level: K-7th grade Extracurricular: After-school enrichment programs Average Class Size: 12-14 students Student Population: 62 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $35,000 for 2015-2016 Merryhill Schools Junior K – 8th Grade A private school education for the whole child Our challenging, well-rounded curriculum helps students master the core academics while developing skills such as creativity, problem solving and collaboration. Our individualized approach to instruction helps each child grow, flourish and excel. • Personalized learning • Before and after school programs • Art, PE, Spanish, music and technology • Full-day kindergarten 1500 Yosemite Dr., Milpitas • Jr. K – 8th grade • 408-945-9090 merryhillsanjose.com MH_SouthBayAccent_Feb-Mar16_7.125x4.875.indd 1 11/13/2015 11:26:49 AM


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