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Where Success is Tradition CALL US FOR A TOUR! To learn more, visit our website or schedule a tour. 52 South Bay Accent PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE beyond. Alto’s German immersion preschool and elementary programs educate engaged, independent, balanced young learners. As an IB World School, Alto offers both the Primary Years Program (PYP) from preschool through grade 5, the Middle Years Program (MYP) from grade 6 through grade 10, and is a candidate school for the Diploma Program (DP) in grades 11 and 12. Students are taught in a multilingual environment, graduating with literacy skills in at least two languages. Grade level: Preschool through high school Extracurricular: soccer, tennis, baseball, basketball, karate, chess, music band, choir, art, drama, science, story telling, cooking, and much more Average Class Size: 8 (preschool); 17 (grades K-4); 15 (grades 5-8), high school Student Population: 260 Enrollment: Year-round Tuition: $8,300 - $24,300 ALMADEN COUNTRY SCHOOL   6835 Trinidad Drive, San Jose  408/997-0424 www.almadencountryschool.org  With more than three decades of discovering the gifts in every child, Almaden Country School is a nonsectarian San Jose independent private school that offers programs for grades preschool through eighth grade. The developmentally appropriate curriculum incorporates the whole child approach, a model that emphasizes the importance of a healthy, safe, engaging and supportive environment for each and every child. ACS offers strong inquiry-based academics with attention to developing 21st Century skills. Project-based learning and coding, for example, is interwoven into projects in each subject. Enrichments include drama, art, music, foreign language, sports, makers, programming and STEM-focused activities. Known for its individualized education, small class sizes and its joyful, inclusive learning environment, ACS graduates are well-rounded, intellectually curious students who are prepared for the rigors of high school and beyond. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade  Extracurricular: Music, Drama, Athletics, Team sports, Math Club, Visual arts, Coding, Makers, Chess, Robotics, and more Average Class Size: 14-20 Student Population: 350 Enrollment: Ongoing as space allows Tuition: $15,430-$22,980 (2016-17) Academic Excellence and Life Enrichment Small class size, K-12 Fine Arts Technology Education Individual Attention Character Education After School Enrichment Summer Program 220 Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408.247.4740 www.sierraschool.com SierraSchool_Excel_FM17_F.indd 1 12/12/16 1:28 PM


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