56 South Bay Accent OPEN HOUSE PLANNER differences. The school features small classes, and since Sand Hill is part of CHC, there is ongoing access to CHC specialists who provide in-class support as needed. The daily schedule includes reading, writing and math, social emotional learning, executive functioning, 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. Open House: Ongoing; visit the website to arrange a visit. Grade Level: K-8th grade Enrollment: Ongoing admissions Tuition: $37,000 for 2016-2017 SIERRA SCHOOL 220 Blake Ave., Santa Clara 408/247-4740 www.sierraschool.com Founded in 1974, Sierra School provides a high-quality, challenging and 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. Open Houses: Nov 5, and Feb 4, 2017, 10 a.m.-noon Grade Level: K-12th grade Enrollment: Ongoing Tuition: $13,800-$18,100 ST. MATTHEW'S EPISCOPAL DAY SCHOOL 16 Baldwin Avenue, San Mateo 650/342-5436 www.stmatthewcath.org Established in 1953, St. Matthew's Episcopal Day School has a distinguished history of teaching students the core values of academic excellence, service to others and compassionate community involvement. St. Matthew’s students and families reflect the unique blend of cultural, ethnic, religious and secular traditions of the San Francisco Bay Area. The school’s comprehensive academic and extracurricular programs comprise a well-rounded yet challenging curriculum. Included in St. Matthew’s core academic subjects are fine arts, performing arts, world languages, physical education and a Technology/ Maker Lab program. With a forward-thinking outlook toward tech-savvy learning, the school prepares students to be innovators, pioneers and leaders of positive change in the world. St. Matthew's multi-disciplinary approach to education supports active, student-centered learning and promotes creativity, collaboration, and invention. Graduates of St. Matthew’s Episcopal Day School are equipped with leadership skills, academic confidence, admirable character and are well prepared to attend highly selective independent, boarding, parochial and public high schools. Open Houses: Oct. 23, 1-3:30 p.m.; Dec. 6, 6-7:30 p.m. Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade Enrollment: Application deadline, Jan. 29, 2017 Tuition: $18,500-29,600 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 an unparalleled education where children are inspired to be creative problem solvers, innovators and leaders. These 21stcentury qualities provide children with the knowledge, confidence and ingenuity to help them excel in future careers. Stratford’s accelerated curriculum from preschool through eighth grade emphasizes STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) while incorporating music, physical education, foreign language and social skills development. By combining a safe and nurturing environment, Stratford teachers ensure a stimulating and well-rounded program while cultivating a child’s natural joy of learning. All students
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