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October/November 2014 55 tion. 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, performancebased fine arts development for students in every grade. Open Houses: Elementary School, Oct. 18, 2-4 p.m. and Jan. 15, 6-8 p.m.; High School, Oct. 25, 2-4 p.m.; Junior High, Nov. 8, 2-4 p.m.   Grade Level: K through 12th grade Enrollment: Elementary and Junior High are rolling admissions; high school priority consideration deadline is Feb. 2, 2015 Tuition: $9,595 - $16,976 Woodland School 360 La Cuesta Drive, Portola Valley 650/854-9065 www.woodland-school.org Woodland is a community of students, teachers and families, where time-honored values are modeled and taught and academic excellence is expected and nurtured. Situated on 10 acres in the Portola Valley foothills, Woodland offers an exceptionally well-rounded education, including a challenging academic program along with computer science, art, music, sports, gymnastics, etiquette, French, Spanish, and an eighth-grade Capstone Research project. Woodland teachers love to teach and inspire children, and children respond with enthusiasm and genuine interest in what they are learning. Students benefit intellectually but also grow emotionally and socially. Although it is a nonreligious school, Woodland holds students to the highest standards of behavior, resulting in a safe social environment where learning is optimized and respect is shared. Open House: Jan. 24, 2015, 1-3 p.m.; Tours – K-4, Oct. 16; Junior Kindergarten, Nov. 13; Middle School, Dec. 4 Grade Level: Jr.K through 8th grade Enrollment: Tours and evaluations in Oct.- Feb.; open enrollment begins in March Tuition: $14,600-$21,600 n Experience Notre Dame Providing a distinctive Catholic, college-preparatory education for young women in the heart of downtown since 1861. 596 South Second Street  San Jose  408-294-1113  www.ndsj.org


South Bay Accent - Oct/Nov 2014
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