Anita Oaks School, California:
Anita Oaks School in Duarte, California, is a leading, non-denominational, private school located in the tranquil and secluded foothills below Bradbury, in the San Gabriel Valley. We serve families throughout Pasadena, Gleondora, Azusa, Baldwin Park and Monrovia communities. Students from preschool through 8th grade are provided with a comprehensive education. Top local private high schools recognize and accept Anita Oaks graduates for their excellent academic and character preparation. Additional elective classes are experienced by our middle school students such as yearbook, cartooning, dance and cooking which create opportunities to broaden their sphere of interest. Anita Oaks provides character and ethics instruction as well as service opportunities in the community. After-school competitive athletics are open to students in grades 5-8 that maintain good academic standing. A summer school program is offered to enhance academics and provide enrichment in a supportive environment.
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Preschool:
In the Anita Oaks Preschool, we strive to build the foundation of learning in each of our students. Our children thrive in an atmosphere that nurtures and encourages self-respect and self-discipline. We cultivate the growth of st
udent self esteem while building social competency and cognitive skills. Our students are educated and cared for by a loving professional staff trained in early childhood education. Their goal is to maximize early learning in the context of a flexible program and natural interaction with others. Through developmentally appropriate lessons our children are introduced to language and literacy skill, reading readiness and an introduction to mathematical thinking. All staff members participate in staff development and continuing education classes. Our weekly cooking experiences expose our students to early science and math equations.
Elementary:
Our primary grades offer a broad based curriculum emphasizing skill mastering, themed experiences, cooperative learning and guided instruction. Our students learn to read primarily through a literature based reading program with a phonics component.
Mathematic concepts and skills are introduced through a variety of strategies involving hands on activities, computational skill experiences, mental math and problem solving projects. As the students progress through the primary grades we emphasize the involvement of higher level thinking skills. Our social studies and science programs promote a variety of field trips and lab experiences. Students begin their movement towards the science fair by learning the scientific method, and sharing simple science experiments with the class. Projects, reports 
and oral presentations help to enrich their learning experience.
Enrichment is paramount for our students to receive a well rounded curriculum. Students complement their learning with participation in physical education, music, art, computer and Spanish. The goal in our elementary program is to establish a solid foundation in academics as well as the development of personal responsibility and respect for others.
Middle School:
Our Middle School helps prepare students to meet the future with strong academics, self-assurance, eagerness and valued principles. Students are encouraged to think independently and critically. As our students progress through middle school, there is an increased responsibility for their own intellectual progress. Our program offers balance to ensure our students establish self-discipline, and intellectual enthusiasm, while still providing opportunities for creativity.
The rich curriculum emphasizes extensive instruction in language and writing. Students' scientific skills are acquired through class lesso
ns, hands-on experiments, and weekly presentations by our renowned paleontologist. The middle school mathematics program is balanced with the acquisition of concepts, problem solving and conceptual skills. Students also have the opportunity to advance their math skills throughout the year with our Accelerated Math program.
Enrichment classes include art, music, technology, physical education, cooking, and dance. Field trips help to enhance our program with short cultural trips to museums, libraries, and historical venues. Each grade level participates in one week long, overnight trip to Catalina, the San Bernardino Mountains or Washington, DC.
Sports:
Athletics is a high-interest aspect of Anita Oaks for many of our students. Athletes in grades 5-8 are invited to participate in seaso
nal after school sports. We offer many co-educational programs. School spirit is generated in the stands at these competitive events by the support of the parents and other fellow students.
Sports include:
* Flag football
* Girl’s volleyball
* Basketball
* Baseball
* Softball
Summer School:
Our Summer School program strives to provide a wide variety of experiences designed to create an atmosphere for the love of learning and creative fun.Morning swimming is a great way for students to start the day in the summer. Swimming lessons are provided for all grade levels. Staff members are present to encourage effort and facilitate help in the locker room.
Mornings are special at Anita Oaks School. Academic classes are offered in reading, hands on math, test taking skills and writing strategies for all grade levels. Afternoons are full of fun and variety. We offer three different one hour afternoon enrichment classes a day to expose our students to a diversity of subjects including photography, the arts, exercise, technology, cooking and sign language. Chess Masters is also a great class offered one afternoon a week. Exposure to chess helps develop critical thinking skills in students. This fascinating class helps develop the mind while enjoining a bit of friendly competition among friends.
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