52 South Bay Accent JUNIPERO SERRA HIGH SCHOOL 451 W. 20th Ave., San Mateo www.serrahs.com; 650/345-8207 One of the leading Catholic college preparatory schools in the Bay Area, Junipero Serra High School has provided a transformative environment for young men for more than 70 years. An exceptional academic program and a wide array of extracurricular activities, as well as a state-of-the-art Center for the Arts and Sciences, allow students to explore their talents by engaging in service, athletics, clubs, leadership and social activities. Serra’s high standards are reflected through the school’s core values of faith, wisdom, service, community and leadership, and 100 percent of Serra graduates go to college where the millions they earn in scholarships each year help to fund their university careers. At Serra, students find success in a multitude of arenas utilizing the high-tech science labs, professional fine arts studio, full-service music center and other tools available to them. In the end, Serra graduates are ready to go out and make a positive impact on the world. Open House: Dec. 3 Grade Level: 9th-12th grade Enrollment: Dec. 7 ($75); Jan. 6 ($95) Tuition: $19,740 (current year, includes $750 registration fee) NOTRE DAME HIGH SCHOOL BELMONT 1540 Ralston Ave., Belmont 650/595-1913 www.ndhsb.org Rich in history and tradition, Notre Dame High School is located on the historic Ralston Estate in Belmont and provides distinction in education, leadership and athletics. Notre Dame Belmont’s college preparatory curriculum challenges girls to achieve academic excellence, to extend their creative reach and to broaden their leadership skills, all while fostering an environment of community and service to others. Technology is integral to every level of the school’s rigorous curriculum, challenging students to create—not simply consume— to curate a positive digital footprint and to gain the confidence necessary for 21st century success. Notre Dame Belmont joins with Junipero Serra High School (all boys) in which students enjoy advanced placement classes, visual and performing arts, sporting events, dances and other extracurricular activities in a co-educational atmosphere. Open Houses: Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Grade Level: High School Enrollment: Apply by Jan. 8 (for Fall 2016) Tuition: $20,440 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 collegepreparatory curriculum, combining traditional classroom learning with experiential learning opportunities available through our downtown-as-a-classroom experiences and a variety of co-curricular educational opportunities, including culture, science, technology and community service for 165 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. Open House: Oct. 17 Grade Level: 9th-12th grade Enrollment: January deadline for fall Tuition: $16,470 SAINT ANDREW’S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL 13601 Saratoga Ave., Saratoga 408/867-3785 www.st-andrews.org At Saint Andrew’s Episcopal School, a child’s education goes well beyond the classroom. This coed Pre-kindergarten through eighth grade school develops the intellectual, spiritual, physical and social capacities of each student. The school integrates a vigorous academic program of humanities, math and science with technology, studio and performing arts, foreign language, physical education, spiritual development and community service. Saint Andrew’s students receive a solid foundation in academic MOUNTAIN VIEW CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE: NOVEMBER 14 OPEN CLASSROOMS: NOVEMBER 19 PRIVATE SCHOOLS OPEN HOUSE PLANNER
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