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Montessori Preschool in San Francisco, California
Glen Park Montessori Preschool, San Francisco:
Glen Park Montessori is a premier pre school located in San Francisco, CA, off Van Ness Avenue 101, one block from BART and within walking distance of Glen Park Canyon. We provide a Montessori curriculum and ecology studies patterned in the Montessori framework. Our children enjoy a stable learning pattern while also being able to take part in fun activities, games, nature walks and singing.
School Psychology and Mission:
Our school is Montessori based with expanded Montessori materials in an ecology framework. We have an art component which compliments and expands the academic components of animal studies, biology, peoples and cultures of the world. Interconnectedness of all life on the planet is studied and celebrated.
At The Heart of Ecology:
Through our Ecology Projects, we invite children to become acquainted with our natural world through activities and field trips designed to connect them with the love of and appreciation for nature, an understanding of the interconnectedness of all life, thereby planting the seeds of sustainability.
Our Approach:
We believe in “Discipline” consisting of peaceful negotiation, nurturing respect for others, and positive role modeling.
Education Programs:
- Preschool Program following Montessori Curriculum & Ecology Studies.
* We offer the Montessori Curriculum of early math concepts, reading skills, biology, botany anthropology, practical life skills, grace, courtesy and peace.
* A comprehensive art program covers a broad range of media and frequently encourages expression that overlaps our academic curriculum.
Our Facilities:
Our physical location includes 2 floors of open, light and spacious work and play areas, plants and animals to care for and study and access to our garden play yard.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School:
- Preschool Program following Montessori Curriculum & Ecology Studies.
* We offer the Montessori Curriculum of early math concepts, reading skills, biology, botany anthropology, practical life skills, grace, courtesy and peace.
* A comprehensive art program covers a broad range of media and frequently encourages expression that overlaps our academic curriculum.
Activities:
Our school is lcoated in a green area where children can take walks and enjoy nature with their teachers.We additionally take frequent walks to “the Meadow” , a mini city park just a block from the school where the children can enjoy a romp in a lovely grassed area surrounded by trees.
Address:
647 Chenery street, San Francisco, California, 94131, USA
Menlo School
Courses / Programs
Menlo School in Menlo Park in San Mateo County, near the heart of Silicon Valley, is an accredited, independent, co-educational college preparatory day school for students in grades 6–12. Established in 1915, Menlo School offers a rigorous, engaging academic curriculum complemented by outstanding creative arts and athletics programs. We seek to attract and enroll motivated students who are secure in their academic skills and who will contribute to the rich fabric of our school community.Classes are small across grade levels, and students participate in hands-on, active learning. The Upper School enrolls 580 students in grades 9–12. There are 230 Middle School students in grades 6–8.
Menlo School’s mission is to empower students to explore and expand their interests, reach their fullest potential, develop the skills necessary for success in college, and become ethical, responsible, and engaged members of ever wider communities.
Menlo School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Middle School program (grades 6-8):
- Athletics
- English
- Creative Arts
- History
- Human Skills
- Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
Upper School program (grades 9-12):
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Creative Arts
- Electives
Also: Athletics, Creative Arts, Summer Programs & more...
- Athletics
- English
- Creative Arts
- History
- Human Skills
- Language
- Mathematics
- Science
- Technology
Upper School program (grades 9-12):
- English
- History
- Mathematics
- Science
- Foreign Language
- Creative Arts
- Electives
Also: Athletics, Creative Arts, Summer Programs & more...
Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego
Courses / Programs
Applied Scholastics Academy San Diego is an independent, co-educational, non-religious school for pre-K through to sixth grade in La Mesa in San Diego County. We serve families in La Mesa, La Jolla, Muirlands West, Soledad South, Bay Ho, Sorrento Valley and surrounding communities. Applied Scholastics Academies are part of the Applied Scholastics Network, a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods based on the works of L. Ron Hubbard. Each teacher is trained in Study Technology and in how to communicate effectively with children. Children are treated as individuals, not herds. We teach children how to learn so they can resolve their own learning difficulties and know how to get help when they need it. Our stress is always toward a purposeful understanding and ability to use the information they are learning. Children may enroll in this school as early as four years old, assuming the student will become five years old sometime during the current school year.
- Preschool
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Elememtary School
- Lower School
- Middle School to 6th Grade
* Subjects include: Study Skills, English and Literature, Science, Math, Geography, History, Art, Music, Reading, Life Skills and Physical Education.
- Pre-Kindergarten
- Kindergarten
- Elememtary School
- Lower School
- Middle School to 6th Grade
* Subjects include: Study Skills, English and Literature, Science, Math, Geography, History, Art, Music, Reading, Life Skills and Physical Education.
Coastal Children's Learning Center
Courses / Programs
Located in Costa Mesa, Orange County CA, Coastal Children's Learning Center provides preschool and Pre-K classes for children ages 18 months to 6 years. Our program is a learn-through-play, developmental course which follows the High Scope Curriculum. We are licensed for 39 children and have 8 staff members, and strive to maintain a low ratio of 1:8. We also offer a day care service.We believe that learning is most effective for children when it is provided through ‘play’. Play is the child’s work, where education is life. With this in mind, we will provide intellectual stimulation through a variety of new experiences where the teacher becomes a facilitator to problem solving in each child’s world.
Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten Classes for Children ages 18-months to 6 Years:
- The Goldfish Class (18 months - 30 months)
- The Jellyfish Class (2.5 years - 3.5 years)
- The Seahorses Class (3.5 - 4.5 years)
- The Seastars Class (Pre K)
- The Goldfish Class (18 months - 30 months)
- The Jellyfish Class (2.5 years - 3.5 years)
- The Seahorses Class (3.5 - 4.5 years)
- The Seastars Class (Pre K)
St. James' Episcopal School
Courses / Programs
St. James' Episcopal School is a private, Christian elementary school in the heart of the Mid-Wilshire District of Los Angeles, CA. We offer a rigorous academic program for kindergarten through to Grade 6 and have a proud tradition of academic excellence. Our program challenges and motivates students to become independent, resourceful learners. St. James' seeks to enroll students with strong academic potential and intellectual curiosity who will bring a wide variety of talents, skills, interests, and backgrounds to the school community. We at St. James' feel that children benefit and thrive in a well-organized, teacher-centered learning environment.
St. James' Episcopal School is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and certified by the Commission on Schools of the Episcopal Diocese of Los Angeles.
Kindergarten & Elementary School programs:
- A rigorous academic program for kindergarten through to grade six, in a caring environment grounded in the Christian Faith.
- The curriculum is rich in content. The subject matter is varied and engaging, providing opportunities to stretch each child's abilities.
- After-School Enrichment program
- A rigorous academic program for kindergarten through to grade six, in a caring environment grounded in the Christian Faith.
- The curriculum is rich in content. The subject matter is varied and engaging, providing opportunities to stretch each child's abilities.
- After-School Enrichment program
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley
Courses / Programs
Ecole Bilingue de Berkeley is a French-English bilingual school in south-west Berkeley in northern Alameda County in the East Bay region of California. We provide a bilingual, international environment where children from preschool through to eighth grade are cared for, stimulated and challenged. We are the oldest bilingual school in the East Bay area. Our graduates go on to top high schools and colleges, and at last count they had lived, worked, and studied in 47 countries worldwide. We offer students a well-balanced program that combines the best of the French and American educational approaches. We also provide a wide range of services to enrich students' educational experience.
We offer families a strong sense of community. The closely-knit “family” of the school is vital in creating a nurturing environment for our children. Our international atmosphere and inclusiveness comes through in events that celebrate the wonderfully varied backgrounds of our students.
Since we first opened our doors in 1977, enrollment has grown from 55 students to 525, and the number of languages we offer has increased from two to five (English, French, Spanish, Mandarin, and Latin).
Education Programs:
The French educational system divides the primary grades into three cycles: Cycle 1 (preschool and K), Cycles 2 & 3 ((K-1-2-3-4-5) & Cycle 4
- Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool & Kindergarten programs (Cycle 1)
- Lower School programs: Elementary Grade 1-5 (Cycle 2 & 3)
- Middle School programs: Grades 6-8 (Cycle 4)
Additionally:
Extended day care & after-school enrichment classes, athletics, the arts and bilingual summer camps.
The French educational system divides the primary grades into three cycles: Cycle 1 (preschool and K), Cycles 2 & 3 ((K-1-2-3-4-5) & Cycle 4
- Pre-Kindergarten, Preschool & Kindergarten programs (Cycle 1)
- Lower School programs: Elementary Grade 1-5 (Cycle 2 & 3)
- Middle School programs: Grades 6-8 (Cycle 4)
Additionally:
Extended day care & after-school enrichment classes, athletics, the arts and bilingual summer camps.
Caterpillar Cottage Preschool, Lake Balboa
Courses / Programs
Caterpillar Cottage Preschool, in the Los Angeles district of Encino, southern San Fernando Valley, is a neighborhood-based early childhood education school that provides a play-based preschool program with an eclectic curriculum for kids ages 2.5 - 5 years.Our school is located in Lake Balboa at 17214 Cantlay Street. Our programs are open to children from Los Angeles communities that include West Hollywood, Beverly Hills, Encino, Van Nuys, Reseda, Northridge and North Hills.
Morning Preschool & Kindergarten Readiness Programs 8am to 12 noon:
- Ages 2.5 - 5 years
- 5 Day Preschool (Monday through Friday)
- 3 Day Preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 2 Day Preschool (Tuesday, Thursday)
- Ages 2.5 - 5 years
- 5 Day Preschool (Monday through Friday)
- 3 Day Preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 2 Day Preschool (Tuesday, Thursday)