October/November 2016 55 $40,418 (6-8); $41,432 43,693 (9-12) HILLBROOK SCHOOL 300 Marchmont Drive, Los Gatos 408/356-6116; www.hillbrook.org Hillbrook School is noticeably different the moment you step on campus. Pathways lead around old oaks, down to the creek and past the chicken coop. Students run, play, explore and let their curiosities abound. Each of our students—junior kindergartners to eighth graders—encounters a unique blend of challenging academics, real-life learning opportunities and service experiences that foster an authentic love of learning. Students thrive in an innovative teaching environment that features a co-teaching model and where children participate in an academic curriculum that interweaves social-emotional learning. They also practice collaboration in preparation for becoming compassionate, connected global citizens. Hillbrook is accredited by NAIS and CAIS, and the campus includes a gym, pool, field, art studios and science labs—including the MakerSpace—and OPEN HOUSE PLANNER offers a 1:1 iPad program for all students. Open Houses: Nov 5, 9 a.m.-noon; Middle School (5th-8th grade) Jan. 11, 2017, 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.; 1st-4th grade: Jan. 25, 2017, 8:30-10:30 a.m.; Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten: Jan. 18, 2017, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Grade Level: Jr.K-8th grade Enrollment: Middle School (5th-8th grade) applications due Jan. 13, 2017 and JK-4th grade applications due Jan. 27, 2017 Tuition: $31,000; Tuition Assistance Available 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-a-classroom 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. Open House: Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Grade Level: 9th-12th grade Enrollment: Application deadline Jan. 14, 2017 Tuition: $15,990 plus $100 enrollment fee 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 K-8 children with dyslexia and other learning A JK-8TH GRADE INDEPENDENT SCHOOL
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