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OPEN HOUSE: Saturday, March 18, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm 750 N. Capitol Ave, San Jose • Kindergarten – 6th grade • 408-254-1282 February/March 2017 59 tion. In order to personalize learning for each student, Merryhill teachers assess their learning style as well as their socialemotional and behavioral needs. The personalized learning plan sets annual academic, life and career goals and collectively monitors progress that is not respected 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 166 years. As part of Notre Dame’s well-rounded education, students are encouraged to participate 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: $16,960 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 dyslexia and other learning differences. 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: 1-8th grade Extracurricular: After-school enrichment programs Average Class Size: 12-14 students Student Population: 70 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $37,000 for 2016-2017 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 merryhillschool.com


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