64 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE SIERRA SCHOOL 220 B Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740; www.sierraschool.com Sierra School provides a high-quality, challenging, comprehensive academic program in an environment filled with inspiration, trust, guidance and respect. Equally important to the academic program is an emphasis on specialized classes and enrichment activities. Art, music, dance, character education, Spanish and technology are all included in the curriculum. Highlights of the year include monthly field trips, fine arts Fridays, a December songfest, a spring musical, a school wide design thinking fair and a K-5 art show. Sierra believes all students can be challenged, and the school keeps its criteria high yet attainable for each individual. Students are helped to value honesty, reliability, productivity and compassion with an overall goal of encouraging them to discover, explore, reach and accomplish. Grade Level: K-12th grade Extracurricular: Science Adventures, Art, Dance, Chess, Soccer, Basketball, Martial Arts, Engineering Fundamentals with Legos Average Class Size: 15 Student Population: 120 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $13,800-18,100 STRATFORD SCHOOL Preschool, Elementary and Middle School 18 campuses throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas Fall 2016 www.stratfordschools.com Stratford School provides a challenging curriculum where tradition meets 21st century learning. By combining a safe and nurturing environment with a focus on core academic subjects, Stratford teachers offer a collaborative and enriched experience for students. Language arts and mathematics, the primary building blocks of education, are given special emphasis throughout the curriculum, leading to a strong foundation that serves students well in high school and beyond. Beginning in preschool, the STEAM-infused curriculum (science, technology, engineering, art, math) is enhanced with music, foreign language, and physical education. Staff and administrators at Stratford believe that high expectations and an engaging curriculum lead to high levels of student achievement. Evident at all Stratford schools is the motto, “Summa spes, summa res,” meaning “High hopes, high things.” Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade (programs offered vary by campus) Extracurricular: Arts, Dance, Language, Sports, Robotics, Music Average Class Size: Varies by campus Student Population: Varies by campus Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: Varies by Program, $3,974-$21,113 VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Elementary Campus (K-5) 1450 Leigh Ave., San Jose; 408/559-4400 Junior High Campus (6-8) 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose; 408/513-2460 High School Campus (9-12) 100 Skyway Drive, San Jose; 408/513-2400 www.vcs.net Since 1960, Valley Christian Schools’ “Quest for Excellence” has been evident both inside the classroom and out in the community. With its strong foundation of Christian values, the school challenges students from kindergarten through high school to discover their God-given talents expressed in A3: Academic Achievement, Artistic Beauty and Athletic Distinction. Accredited by both ACSI and WASC, Valley Christian takes pride in its top-notch facilities that are among the finest in California— two campuses, an extensive sports complex and 46,000-square-foot Conservatory of the Arts (music, theatre, dance, visual and cinematic arts) and Student Life Center. The Applied Math, Science and Engineering (AMSE) Institute, embracing all grade levels, assists students of high ability to enjoy unique academic opportunities and receive special training from mentor instructors. The high school and junior high are National Blue Ribbon Schools. Grade Level: K-12 Extracurricular: Extensive athletics, comprehensive performing arts, and spiritual growth programs beyond daily Bible classes and weekly chapel Average Class Size: 25-28 Student Population: 470 (elementary); 565 (junior high); 1,370 (high school) Enrollment: Applications available Sept. 1; Priority Deadline for junior high school: Feb. 1 Tuition: $10,142-18,755 n ACCREDITATION KEY CAIS: California Association of Independent Schools NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
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