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College Preparatory School for Girls in Los Angeles
Immaculate Heart School, Los Angeles:
Immaculate Heart is an independent, Catholic, college preparatory school for girls, governed by a board of trustees located at the corner of Franklin and Western Avenues on seven acres of beautiful hillside property in the Los Feliz area of Los Angeles, overlooking Hollywood. We attract very talented and highly motivated young women who represent the religious, ethnic, and socio-economic diversity of the City of Los Angeles and its suburbs. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Our students are immersed in an exciting and challenging curriculum that inspires a love of learning while demanding the focus and self-discipline necessary for success in college and beyond. We also have a wide spectrum of extracurricular activities designed to help students to explore their interests and to tap into their special gifts and talents. Our school admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin.
Middle School and Upper School Program For Girls:
The academic program at Immaculate Heart School has been designed with an understanding of the developmental and intellectual needs of the adolescent. Students are exposed to a wide range of learning opportunities. Field trips are also a part of their experience. By enabling students to explore an
d gain an understanding of science, mathematics, language, and the arts, Immaculate Heart hopes to instill in its students a sense of responsibility whereby they realize their importance in society.
The realization that learning is a "lifetime endeavor" is also strongly embraced. Essentially, Immaculate Heart strives to help its students grow into women of great heart and right conscience. Young women are challenged to think clearly, to choose wisely, and to acquire those values and inner resources that characterize mature, loving and productive members of our society.
The mission of the school curriculum is to foster academic excellence in an environment that encourages students to become women of great heart and right conscience through leadership, service and a life-long commitment to Christian values.
In spirit and style, Immac
ulate Heart combines a mixture of the traditional and the innovative; of discipline and freedom, of play and work; of concern for things of the heart as well as of the mind; of a readiness to create and to celebrate.
Subjects include:
Art, English, Literature, Mathematics, Music, Physical Education, Fitness, Nutrition and Religious Studies.
Past electives have included:
Chorus, Dance, Drama, Leadership, Newspaper, Speech, Sports, Water Polo, Weaving and Yearbook.
Enrichment:
Immaculate Heart encourages students to participate in a wide range 
of co-curricular experiences that are designed to sharpen their skills and to broaden their perspective of the world around them.
Athletics:
The goal of Immaculate Heart School's Athletic Program is to provide students with the opportunity to participate and compete in interscholastic athletics. Immaculate Heart encourages a healthy competitive attitude and takes great pride in success and winning. It is the goal of the Athletic Department to field teams that reflect the school's philosophy and mission and exemplify what it means to be a part of the Immaculate Heart school community. Immaculate Heart competes in the Delphic league and in seven sports.
Co-educational Summer Program:
Immaculate Heart School offers a summer program to meet the varied needs of students who will enter grades 6, 7, and 8 in the coming school season. Students may select three courses from the list of review and enrichment offerings. Classes are non-credit, but grades are given.
Address:
Franklin Avenue, Los Angeles, California , USA
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal School
Courses / Programs
St. Martin-in-the-Fields Episcopal School is located on 4 acres in Winnetka in the heart of the San Fernando Valley in Los Angeles County, just minutes from Warner Center. At our school, we offer preschool, elementary school and middle school education programs. In both our elementary and middle school programs, we provide a strong traditional academic program, as well as an excellent enrichment program. St. Martin's offers a robust after school program which includes competive sports, homework club, scouting and more. Graduates from St. Martin's are accepted into many fine private high schools in the San Fernando Valley.
* Preschool program: Four main areas of development: intellectual, physical, emotional & social
* Elementary & Middle School programs: Mathematics, reading, language arts, penmanship, literature, study skills, science, history, social studies & health
* Comprehensive enrichment program: Art, computers, music and drama, performing arts, religious instruction, Spanish, physical education, library, educational field trips & more...
* Elementary & Middle School programs: Mathematics, reading, language arts, penmanship, literature, study skills, science, history, social studies & health
* Comprehensive enrichment program: Art, computers, music and drama, performing arts, religious instruction, Spanish, physical education, library, educational field trips & more...
The Discovery Center School, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
The Discovery Center School (DCS) is an independent, co-educational school for students in Kindergarten through to 12th grade. We are located in Northern Park, San Francisco, and are proud to serve families in Northern Park, Central North, Anza Vista, Hayes Valley, Inner Richmond, Laurel Heights, Pacific Heights and surrounding communites throughout the Bay area. The student population richly reflects the diversity represented in the Bay Area with regard to socio-economic, religious and ethnic differences. We offer remedial classes as well. For the past 36 years, The Discovery Center School has successfully provided a very supportive learning environment for the development of excellence in each of our young learners. Small class size and a tutorial format results in success. High school graudates have continued on to the best colleges and universities around the world. Students of all ages are prepared for the University of California program, thus preparing them for the college or university of choice. Each student is seen as an individual, with unique talents, interests and achievements. DCS is accredited by the National Independent Schools Association.
- Kindergarten program
- Primary School program
- Intermediate School program
- Upper School program
In addition to their homeroom teachers, all students receive instruction from a school librarian, an art specialist, a Spanish teacher, a computer teacher and a physical education teacher.
Also: Remedial Classes, Extended Day Program & Summer Program available.
- Primary School program
- Intermediate School program
- Upper School program
In addition to their homeroom teachers, all students receive instruction from a school librarian, an art specialist, a Spanish teacher, a computer teacher and a physical education teacher.
Also: Remedial Classes, Extended Day Program & Summer Program available.
Greenwood School, Mill Valley
Courses / Programs
Greenwood School in the heart of Mill Valley in Marin County (10 minutes north of San Francisco), Northern CA, offers a dynamic education that recognizes the developmental phases and fosters the emerging capacities of each child. Enlivened education is filled with vitality, enthusiasm and spirit of imagination. Awakening a love of learning is at the heart of Greenwoods program and school culture.Our rigorously trained teachers are committed to academic excellence and to addressing the emotional, intellectual, and physical needs and capabilities of your children at each crucial stage of their development.
Learning is indeed a lifelong enterprise and the preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle-school children of Greenwood School begin their educational journey in an environment that nurtures, inspires, and prepares them for the challenging road ahead.
Preschool programs:
- 2 years 9 months to 4 years 6 months
- 2, 3 or 5 day programs
- Aftercare
Kindergarten programs:
- 4 years 6 months
- Early Childhood Program
- Language arts
Elementary & Middle School (Grade 1-8) programs:
- Arabic or Mandarin
- Poetry
- Music, & more...
- 2 years 9 months to 4 years 6 months
- 2, 3 or 5 day programs
- Aftercare
Kindergarten programs:
- 4 years 6 months
- Early Childhood Program
- Language arts
Elementary & Middle School (Grade 1-8) programs:
- Arabic or Mandarin
- Poetry
- Music, & more...
Renascence School International, Orange County
Courses / Programs
Conveniently located in Costa Mesa in Orange County, Renascence School International offers advanced academics (science, math, history, language arts, the arts, and physical education) and fluency in English, Mandarin Chinese and Spanish for preschool, elementary and middle school aged children.Renascence School International was established to prepare Southern California children for success in the new global environment through strong academics and multilingual fluency. Our school is part of the International Renaissance School family.
We work on the principles that in today´s world children are constantly exposed to new countries and cultures. As globalization increases, we believe it to be of vital importance to gear children to adapt quicker to other educational systems and standards. We pride ourselves on our high quality education with strong linguistic and academic features. We have a second campus in Panama City, Florida.
- Preschool program
- Elementary school program
- Middle School program
* We offer a complete curriculum from preschool through to middle school with strong academic and multilingual aspects including Mandarin Chinese language immersion.
* We also offer a complete Enrichment and Academic Support program.
Additionally:
Before / After School Program
- Elementary school program
- Middle School program
* We offer a complete curriculum from preschool through to middle school with strong academic and multilingual aspects including Mandarin Chinese language immersion.
* We also offer a complete Enrichment and Academic Support program.
Additionally:
Before / After School Program
Shu Ren International School, Berkeley
Courses / Programs
Shu Ren International School is an independent, co-educational day school in Berkeley in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area, Alameda County, for students in Pre-K through to 2nd grade with plans to extend through 8th grade in coming years. We offer a dual-immersion education in Chinese and English based on the International Baccalaureate Organization (IBO)’s Primary Years Program curriculum framework.Shu Ren was founded on the belief that children should be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and values to be engaged global citizens in an increasingly interconnected world. We strive to educate students to be effective and creative problem solvers, with knowledge of other world regions and global issues; skills in communicating in multiple languages and working in cross-cultural environments; and values of respect and concern for the diverse cultures and peoples of the world.
Shu Ren provides an academically rigorous but fun environment where children are nurtured to become independent, open-minded, and enthusiastic lifelong learners.
- Chinese (Mandarin) immersion curriculum for Pre-K through to elementary school
- Curriculum based on International Baccalaureate Organization's Primary Years Program framework
- Afterschool classes in Mandarin, Chinese dance, martial arts, music and more
- Chinese immersion summer camp
- Extended care is also available
- Curriculum based on International Baccalaureate Organization's Primary Years Program framework
- Afterschool classes in Mandarin, Chinese dance, martial arts, music and more
- Chinese immersion summer camp
- Extended care is also available
Curtis School, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Curtis School is an independent K-6 elementary school at the summit of the Santa Monica Mountains in Los Angeles, serving families in Encino, Santa Monica, Beverly Glen and surrounding communities. Curtis is a family school of happy children, enthusiastic teachers, supportive administrators, and active parent volunteers. Working together in a warm, nurturing environment, we pursue our educational goal of "a sound mind in a sound body governed by a compassionate heart." Curtis offers a traditional academic curriculum while adapting new advances in technology and teaching methods. Our goal is to inspire a love of learning in all of our students that will motivate them to reach their highest academic potential in the years to follow Curtis. We prepare our students for some of the most rigorous secondary schools in Los Angeles where Curtis graduates consistently succeed. As a family school, we accept children with a variety of learning styles, requiring a corresponding diversity of teaching methods in order for effective learning to occur for all. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Education Programs:
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School Program
- Lower Elementary School Program
- Upper Elementary School Program.
* The core academic subjects of language arts, math, social studies and science are complemented by specialist classes in art, music or performing arts, PE, as well as a wide range of enrichment opportunities and experiences.
- Kindergarten Program
- Elementary School Program
- Lower Elementary School Program
- Upper Elementary School Program.
* The core academic subjects of language arts, math, social studies and science are complemented by specialist classes in art, music or performing arts, PE, as well as a wide range of enrichment opportunities and experiences.