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Private K-8 School in Venice, LA
St. Mark Elementary School:
Saint Mark Elementary School, located in Venice, California, is a private elementary school serving students from Kindergarten through Grade 8. Saint Mark School (SMS) is a part of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Catholic Elementary School system, fully licensed by the State of California, and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), and the Western Catholic Education Association (WCEA). Saint Mark Elementary School’s growth in the new millennium has focused upon the expansion of curriculum and activities that support our commitment to provide academic excellence in a Christ-centered environment, and to “care for self; care for others; care for the environment”.
Kindergarten through 8th Grade:
Students in Kindergarten through 8th Grade, are guided in
- Faith and Formation
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Art
- Music
- Physical Education
Our computer learning lab hosts reinforcement and self-pacing in Language Arts and Mathematics skills. Cross-curricular activities in each of these areas facilitate an integration of:
- Arts and crafts
- Music
- Drama and literature
- Dance
- and our Christian and multi-cultural heritages into each and every classroom setting.
We strive to help all students develop skills in written and spoken communication; reading and comprehension; listening, observing, discovering; memorization; logical reasoning; critical thinking; active learning; research and information gathering
After School Programs:
Homework Club:
Our after-school program provides an opportunity for students to exercise, read and complete homework or study. Homework Club hours are from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 12:30 – 5:30 p.m. on Friday.
After – School Fine Arts:
Music lessons are available throughout the school year.
Bell Choir:
Students in grade 5 through 8 may participate in the after-school performance program.
After-School Sports:
Our after-school CYO sports program provides opportunities to develop skills in sports and sportsmanship, beginning with seasonal “C” level sports (3rd and 4th grade); “B” level sports (5th and 6th grade) and “A” level sports (7th and 8th grade) for boys and girls. Fall sports include girls’ volleyball and flag football; Winter sports include boys’ and girls’ basketball; Spring sports include girls’ softball, boys’ volleyball and boys’/girls’ track.
Academic Teams:
Our upper elementary SMS Learning Fair and Decathlon teams compete annually in debate, art, oral presentation, mathematics and logic skills and more!
Additional Programs at SMS include:
- Sacramental Preparation
- Worship Families
- Choir
- Altar Servers
- Student Store (Our 4th Grade class manages a student store)
- ROARR (student newsletter)
- Yearbook
- Student Council
- Musical Productions
Address:
912 Coeur d'Alene Ave, Venice, California , USA
St. John's Episcopal School
Courses / Programs
St. John's Episcopal School in Chula Vista is a private school offering grades Pre-K through to 8th Grade. We are located just 7 miles from downtown San Diego and the Mexican border in the South Bay Region. St. John’s School is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and by the National Association of Episcopal Schools. To earn accreditation, our school maintains high standards with regard to curriculum, school philosophy and the professional qualifications of faculty and administration.St. John’s School is part of the Episcopal Church and the worldwide Anglican Communion. We observe the liturgical calendar and the Sacraments of Baptism and the Holy Eucharist; and we acknowledge our part in Christ’s, one, holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church.
We provide an excellent faculty, a diverse and exciting student body and an interested and involved parent community. We continue to strive towards excellence in education, including moral and spiritual education as well as academics, the arts and physical education.
Educational Programs (Preschool through Grade 8)
- Pre-School & Montessori programs (For ages 3 - 4 years)
- Kindergarten programs
- Elementary School programs (Grades 1 through to 5th)
- Middle School programs (Grades 6, 7 and 8)
Resource programs include:
- Music
- Physical Education
- Computers
- Sacred Study
Additionally:
- Before & afterschool care programs
- Pre-School & Montessori programs (For ages 3 - 4 years)
- Kindergarten programs
- Elementary School programs (Grades 1 through to 5th)
- Middle School programs (Grades 6, 7 and 8)
Resource programs include:
- Music
- Physical Education
- Computers
- Sacred Study
Additionally:
- Before & afterschool care programs
Playmates Cooperative Nursery School
Courses / Programs
Playmates Co-operative Nursery School is located at 2340 42nd Avenue in the Sunset District in the west-central part of San Francisco. We are a non-profit, nonsectarian, interracial co-operative organization formed and operated by parents and experienced staff. We provide an excellent child-centered nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age, as well as a transitional kindergarden program. Scholarships are also available. An adult-to-child ratio of one-to-five provides individualized attention, a safe environment and many opportunities for creative expression. Children with special needs are welcome.Playmates Co-operative has offered families a supportive and creative learning environment for over 50 years. Children at Playmates build trust and confidence in a warm, nurturing environment. They learn the joy of friendship with other children and adults in a setting that encourages cooperation and problem solving, gain high self-esteem and develop independence through successful age-appropriate "hands-on" learning experiences. Children also develop a positive attitude towards learning; a love of school.
- Nursery program for children 2 1/2 to 6 years of age
- Transitional kindergarten program
- Young 5 program for ages: 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Extended care available from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Summer programs
* A.M. session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
* P.M. session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* Young 5 program: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
* Part-time attendance (3, 4 or 5 days / week)
* Non-teaching / teaching slots available
* Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Transitional kindergarten program
- Young 5 program for ages: 2 1/2 - 6 years
- Extended care available from 7:30 am - 6:00 pm
- Summer programs
* A.M. session: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
* P.M. session: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
* Young 5 program: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
* Part-time attendance (3, 4 or 5 days / week)
* Non-teaching / teaching slots available
* Lunch Bunch: 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Montessori Scotts Valley
Courses / Programs
Montessori Scotts Valley (MSV) provides the highest quality Montessori education from birth on, through our infants, toddlers & primary programs in Scotts Valley in Santa Cruz County. As the only child care facility and school in Santa Cruz County associated with the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI), MSV guarantees families throughout the county a true Montessori experience. Each child at Montessori Scotts Valley is actively supported in the self-directed pursuit of lifelong intellectual, emotional, and spiritual growth. Some families appreciate the children's joyful learning, others enjoy the beautiful indoor and outdoor children's environments, and many thrive in our warm community. We serve children using the philosophy and curriculum developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. Montessori education provides an education for life.
Montessori Scotts Valley first opened its doors for children in September 2003. Specially trained Head Teachers and Assistant Teachers staff our school. All Head Teachers hold a Bachelor’s degree as well as a teaching diploma from the Association Montessori Internationale, the original overseeing organization established by Dr. Maria Montessori.
- Nido (Infants) program: This program serves infants from 6 weeks of age to 18 months.
- Toddlers program: The Puffins, our toddler class, serves children from 18 months through to 3 years.
- Primary programs: At three years, sometimes earlier, children are ready to join one of our two Primary - preschool - environments, the Otters / Dolphins, where they will stay for 3 years and through Kindergarten.
- Summer programs: These are a great way to continue your child's Montessori education.
- Toddlers program: The Puffins, our toddler class, serves children from 18 months through to 3 years.
- Primary programs: At three years, sometimes earlier, children are ready to join one of our two Primary - preschool - environments, the Otters / Dolphins, where they will stay for 3 years and through Kindergarten.
- Summer programs: These are a great way to continue your child's Montessori education.
Glenoaks Elementary School & Wooden Shoe Preschool, San Fernando Valley
Courses / Programs
Glenoaks Elementary School & Wooden Shoe is part of the United Methodist Church of San Fernando and provides a private Christian education for grades Pre K-6. We offer enrichment classes as part of our school curriculum, including Spanish, Art, Music and PE. In addition, we offer preschool for ages 2.5-5 yrs. old. Our tuition is very affordable: K - $3,000 yr. and 1-6: $4,000 yr.Located in San Fernando in north-west Los Angeles County, CA, we teach children from San Fernando, Kagel Canyon, Granada Hills, Panorama City, Sunland, Sun Valley and surrounding San Fernando Valley communities.
Our curriculum stresses the importance of God in the lives of our children, our families, our community, our country and all the nations of the world. We teach respect for all people and honor and celebrate diversity as well as unity. Being a Christian school, it must be clearly understood that a part of each day be devoted to prayer, Bible study and memorization of Bible verses.
We tailor our teaching to each student, not to the lowest level of the class. This allows your child to progress faster in areas of strength and receive the extra attention needed to master subjects that are difficult.
- Wooden Shoe Preschool accommodates children from 2 years old through Pre-K.
- Glenoaks Elementary School offers kindergarten through 6th grade programs including:
* Religion
* English
* Mathematics
* Reading and Literature
* Science
* Art
* Music
* Physical Education
* Standardized Testing
* Awards/Honor Roll
* Daycare from 7am
* After School Club from 3pm to 6pm
- Glenoaks Elementary School offers kindergarten through 6th grade programs including:
* Religion
* English
* Mathematics
* Reading and Literature
* Science
* Art
* Music
* Physical Education
* Standardized Testing
* Awards/Honor Roll
* Daycare from 7am
* After School Club from 3pm to 6pm
Hope Technology School, California
Courses / Programs
Located in Palo Alto in Santa Clara County in the San Francisco Bay Area, Hope Technology School (HTS) is a not-for-profit school, established in 2001, with the mission of providing an exceptional learning experience for typical and special needs children from preschool through to 8th grade in a fully inclusive, technology rich environment. We also have the Prep Center, a "Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students. The special needs of our students may include Autism, ADHD, Down Syndrome, learning differences, speech disorders and emotional challenges.Our school serves families throughout the Redwood, Menlo Park, Los Altos, Sunnyvale and other Francisco Bay communities. Our inclusive ratio is 60% neurotypical students and 40% students with developmental differences. Maintaining small class size (average 12 students per class) with at least one teacher and one para-educator per class affords each student the support to reach his or her full potential.
Assistive Technology Programs for children from preschool through to 8th Grade (Educating both typical and special needs students):
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
- Preschool program
- Elementary School program
- Junior School program
- Middle School program
Also available:
- High School program ("Private School Satellite Program" for high school aged students)
Drew School, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Welcome to Drew, a school community of experienced, dedicated and passionate faculty and engaged, committed students and parents. Drew is a co-educational college preparatory school that serves grades 9 through to 12. Located at California and Broderick, a residential neighborhood between Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights in San Fransisco, Drew recognizes students must be prepared for life, through citizenship, self-knowledge and independent decision-making. Drew gives students from Pacific Heights, Presidio Heights, Cow Hollow, Marina District, Polk Gulch and throughout the Richmond District an education for life.While pursuing a rigorous college preparatory curriculum Drew students take part in integrative, hands-on, and experiential learning to connect what happens in the classroom with the world beyond our doors. All students are encouraged to follow their passions beyond the classroom through unique programs like annual DEALL (Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning) Days.
Drew is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
- High School Programs for Grades 9-12
- Advanced Placement Courses
* Through the unique DEALL (Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning) program, students spend a week pursuing academic interests in the real world, through trips, community service, career exploration and more.
* Core subjects include English, math, science, socíal science, art, music, drama, athletics and languages including French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Sign Language.
- Advanced Placement Courses
* Through the unique DEALL (Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning) program, students spend a week pursuing academic interests in the real world, through trips, community service, career exploration and more.
* Core subjects include English, math, science, socíal science, art, music, drama, athletics and languages including French, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese and Sign Language.