60 South Bay Accent engaging curriculum lead to high levels of student achievement. Evident at all Stratford locations is the motto, “Summa spes.” meaning “High hopes.” Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade (programs offered vary by campus) Extracurricular: Arts, Dance, Language, Sports, Robotics, Music, STEAM Average Class Size: Varies by campus Student Population: Varies by campus Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: Varies by Program, $3,660 - $20,620 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 to discover their God-given talents expressed in “A3”: Academic Excellence, Artistic Beauty and Athletic Distinction. In its top-notch facilities, among the finest in California, skilled and caring faculty develop students who are innovative yet self-disciplined, in a K-12 college preparatory environment. The Applied Math, Science, and Engineering (AMSE) Institute assists those with high ability to enjoy unique opportunities and receive special training. And the nationally recognized Conservatory of the Arts program (music, theater, dance, cinematography and visual arts) provides extensive, performance based fine arts development for students in every grade. Grade Level: K through 12th grade Extracurricular: Extensive Athletics, Comprehensive Performing Arts, and Spiritual Growth programs beyond daily Bible classes and Weekly Chapel Enrollment: Elementary is on rolling admissions; junior high and high school priority consideration deadline is Jan. 30, 2017 Tuition: $10,642 - $19,955 n ACCREDITATION KEY CAIS: California Association of Independent Schools NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges PRIV ATE S CHOOL GUIDE SIERRA SCHOOL 220 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 with coding 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, Keyboard, Martial Arts, Engineering Fundamentals with Legos Average Class Size: 15 Student Population: 110 Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $14,350-18,800 STRATFORD SCHOOL Preschool, Elementary and Middle School 22 campuses throughout the Bay Area, including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale, and Milpitas 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
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