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Private High School in San Francisco
Drew School, San Francisco:
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, between Pacific Heights and Presidio Heights in San Fransisco, CA, Drew recognizes that it is not enough to prepare a student for college – they must also 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.
Accreditations and Associations:
* Drew is accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
* Drew holds memberships in the California and National Associations of Independent Schools, WACAC, NACAC, and SSATB.
Our Mission:
Drew is a small, urban college preparatory school. Our mission is to engage and support the academic talents, initiative and self-confidence of each of our students while encouraging them to be respectful, responsible citizens.
* We draw together a varied student body with diverse and emerging talents.
* We offer a rigorous education in a friendly, cooperative environment, where each kid counts.
* We encourage our students to discover relationships between areas of knowledge and to understand the world.
* We create opportunities for growth, self-expression, proficiency and leadership.
* We foster in each member of the Drew community a joy of active, lifelong learning.
Education Programs:
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. .
- 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.
Faculty:
The Drew faculty is a highly qualified and dynamic group of educators. The average years of teaching experience for full-time faculty is 14 years, and nearly three out of every four faculty members hold a graduate degree. As a result, Drew students get the highest quality of education possible from teachers experienced in creating challenging and creative curriculums. And with an 8 to 1 student-to-faculty ratio, students at Drew get more time with their teachers than they would in larger classrooms.
Co-Curricular & Experiential Learning:
Drew’s Global Affairs Initiative (GAIA) is a program created to help Drew students recognize their place as citizens of a larger global community. Throughout the school year, special events and speakers will focus on current issues such as global warming and nuclear proliferation. In the summer months, students have the option to take part in an evolving program in Africa, serving in and becoming part of a small community.
Drew Education for Active Lifelong Learning (DEALL):
The purpose of DEALL (Drew Education for Active Lifetime Learning) is to expose students to experiences that are educational, broadening and enjoyable. The “DEALL Days” offerings include a variety of experiences ranging from adventure, outdoor activities, trips, intellectual pursuits, community service, career exploration, cooking, art programs and more. 2008 DEALL days included an exchange with students in Quebec, working with Habitat for Humanity in Mississippi, sailing on the San Francisco Bay, kayaking in Baja, community service, and the creation of a Drew Dessert Cafe. Read more.
Friday Electives:
Friday electives occur every week and include fine and performing arts, sports and fitness, social/political activities, and academic enrichment. Drew students are required to take two electives every semester. Electives include: UN Club, Acting/Improvisation, Adventure Society, Book Club, Broadcasting, Chorus, Collage & Linocut Printmaking, Computer Art, Cooking, Dodgeball, Film Club, Filmmaking, Humanitarian Action Committee, Ice Skating, Indoor Soccer, Knitting, Newspaper, Photography, Salsa Dancing, Shiatsu/Meditation, Silk Screen Printmaking, Tutoring, and Yoga. Read more
The Senior Project:
Senior Project is a three-week program in which our seniors conclude their high school years with individual projects, supported by a faculty member and an outside mentor. The Senior Project allows each student a chance to learn with passion in the real world. Just prior to graduation, the entire school celebrates the seniors and their experiences during each student’s final presentation of his or her independent work. For more information click here: Read more
Community Service:
Community Service is an integral component of the educational and social experience of each Drew student. Drew students are involved in such worthwhile projects as food and clothing drives, tutoring, fundraising and volunteering in the Bay Area. Getting our students to volunteer in their own community begins to create a life-long passion for serving people in need. And sending our students around the city, wearing their DREW Community Service t-shirts, shows the various San Francisco nonprofit organizations for whom we work that Drew students care deeply about their community.
Interscholastic Sports:
Drew is a member of the Bay Counties League-West, which includes many of the other independent schools in the Bay Area. Drew fields interscholastic teams each season.
- Fall Season: Boys' Varsity and JV Soccer, Girls' Varsity and JV Volleyball, Girls' JV Tennis and Co-Ed Cross Country
- Winter Season: Girls' Varsity and JV Basketball, Boys' Varsity and JV Basketball.
- Spring Season: Boys' Varsity Volleyball, Boys' Tennis, Baseball, and Girls' Varsity Soccer
Address:
2190 California Street, San Francisco, California , USA
Holy Family Day Home, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
For more than 100 years, Holy Family Day Home has been a pioneer in providing educational development for young children while nurturing positive interaction with their families. We offer first class Infant, Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten Programs in San Francisco. As the oldest child care center in San Francisco, Holy Family Day Home continues to pioneer quality early childhood education and development for 171 children. We are proud to serve families in the Castro, Central East, Mission, Buena Vista and neighbouring Bay Area communities.We partner with parents and guardians to encourage healthier families, build a foundation for lifelong achievement and open doors to a rewarding future. As the Day Home embarks on another century of service, we remain committed to fostering an environment of limitless possibilities for the children of the San Francisco Bay Area. We were named the highest quality childcare center in San Francisco by the California Department of Education in 2002 and in 2004 we were accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children. We serve Bay Area families from a diverse socio-economic background.
- Infant Program
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
- Toddler Program
- Preschool Program
- Kindergarten Program
Additionally:
- We also provide a Health Program and a Family Support Center.
Parliament Tutors, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Offering premium tutoring services throughout Los Angeles and Orange County, CA, Parliament Tutors is the nation's Premier Private Tutoring and Test Prep service. Parliament features the most comprehensive private tutoring program for any subject, any test and any level in the comfort of your home. We host PSAT, SAT, SAT II, LSAT, ACT and AP preparation courses as well as offering college essay help and admissions counselling throughout the Los Angeles area.Many students have gained from our K-8 and high school tutoring, college course help courses, TOEFL and ESL programs as well as our GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT postgraduate preparation courses. We have highly trained tutors for math, science, English, social studies and foreign languages (Spanish, Chinese, French, Italian, German etc). Our tutors are experts in identifying students’ strengths and weaknesses and building lessons accordingly to maximize potential. Our success is highlighted not only by our students’ top-ranking scores on standardized tests, but by their continued improvement in their classrooms.
* College Preparation Courses LSAT Prep, AP Test Prep, SAT Prep, PSAT Prep, ACT Prep, essay help and admissions counselling
* K-8 Tutoring and High School Tutoring in math, English, foreign languages, science and social studies
* Special Tutoring in math and English
* College Courses Help for math, economics, computer science, essays
* Postgraduate Preparation Courses including GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT Tests
* Language Training in Chinese, Spanish, French, German etc
* TOEFL and ESL programs
* K-8 Tutoring and High School Tutoring in math, English, foreign languages, science and social studies
* Special Tutoring in math and English
* College Courses Help for math, economics, computer science, essays
* Postgraduate Preparation Courses including GRE, GMAT, LSAT and MCAT Tests
* Language Training in Chinese, Spanish, French, German etc
* TOEFL and ESL programs
Montessori Children's Center, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1976, Montessori Children's Center (MCC) teaches students ages 2-6 years in its new custom-designed preschool located in the Parkmerced community in the southwest corner of San Francisco. Our preschool is based near San Francisco State University in the Villa Merced complex. We serve families from Sunset District, Balboa Terrace, Ingleside, Oceanview and throughout San Fransisco Bay communities. Dedicated to the methods and vision of the reknowned educator Maria Montessori, the teachers at MCC consider themselves guides and facilitators rather than instructors, as children instinctively "learn how to learn," thus gaining independence and self-confidence. The Center has been accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale. The staff includes experienced Montessori teachers with extensive educational backgrounds and a qualified complementary staff.
Childcare programs (Full-day / half-day options available):
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
* We provide a quality learning environment based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, for children 2-1/2 to 6 years. We also accept a limited number of 2-year-olds.
Additionally: After-school childcare programs.
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
* We provide a quality learning environment based on the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, for children 2-1/2 to 6 years. We also accept a limited number of 2-year-olds.
Additionally: After-school childcare programs.
First United Methodist Church Preschool, Upland
Courses / Programs
Conveniently situated in Upland, San Bernardino County CA, First United Methodist Church Preschool provides early childhood education programs to children ages 2 years, 6 months old to 5 years of age. Classes are held from 8:45-11:45 a.m. Monday through Friday as well as 12:45 – 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with a variety of enrollment options available.Our preschool program was established as a service to the families and children of our area communities. Our quality curriculum emphasizes teaching the whole child by seeking to provide opportunities for the social, mental, physical, and spiritual development of the child. Active play is balanced with quiet activity to prevent fatigue and over stimulation.
We are located on the corner of Euclid Avenue and C Street in beautiful historic downtown Upland. We have been accredited by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs, a division of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. NAEYC, Washington, DC State Lic# 360900330. We have also been a proud recipient of the national award for quality.
Within a Christian atmosphere, the staff seeks to teach readiness skills in reading, math and writing, a beginning exploration of science, music and art appreciation and a weekly language experience in Spanish. Creative play, traffic safety, field trips, nutritional morning snacks and interdenominational Christian education are also part of the program.
Christian preschool programs for kids ages 2.5 - 5:
- Readiness skills in reading, math & writing
- Amazing Athletes Program
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Science Appreciation
- Spanish Language Experience
Optional “Early Start” 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and “Lunch Bunch” 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. programs are offered as well.
- Readiness skills in reading, math & writing
- Amazing Athletes Program
- Art Appreciation
- Music Appreciation
- Science Appreciation
- Spanish Language Experience
Optional “Early Start” 7:45 a.m.-8:45 a.m. and “Lunch Bunch” 11:45 a.m.-12:45 p.m. programs are offered as well.
Jeanne's Daycare, Los Angeles
Courses / Programs
Jeanne´s Daycare is located on Olin Street in West Los Angeles, and has over 20 years of experience caring for children. Our services now include Licensed Family Day Care, Child Care, Preschool, Toddler Programs, Infant Care, Baby Care, Before & After School Programs and Accredited Day Care.Since we are caring for children with ages ranging from newborn though school age, flexibility for the program is important as the needs of the infants and children are constantly changing and developing. We have been accredited by the NAFCC which indicates to the parents a superior level of day care service. We are also proud to have been chosen by Connections for Children as the only LAUP Los Angeles Universal Preschool for the 90034 zip code area.
Day Care Programs / Child Care Services include:
- Licensed Family Day Care
- Child Care
- Preschool Program
- Toddler Programs
- Infant Care
- Baby Care
- Before & After School Programs
- Accredited Day Care
- Licensed Family Day Care
- Child Care
- Preschool Program
- Toddler Programs
- Infant Care
- Baby Care
- Before & After School Programs
- Accredited Day Care
Head-Royce School, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Founded in 1887, Head-Royce is an independent, non-denominational, co-educational college-preparatory, K-12 school in Oakland in Alameda County, approximately 8 miles east of San Francisco, CA. We offer a challenging educational program to educate the whole child, and serve families throughout the East Bay area including Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, Concord, Hayward, Fremont, Livermore and Antioch. The school nurtures the development of each individual student at lower school, middle school and upper school levels. The school is committed to a program of excellence, one which provides opportunities for the intellectual and personal development of each student. The school strives to nurture the student's imagination, creativity, and love of learning. As one of the few independent, K-12 schools in the East Bay, Head-Royce seeks to instill in its students a strong sense of community and social responsibility. We are accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Educational Programs (Kindergarten through Grade 12)
- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program
* Core academic subjects include English, history, science, math and world language (French, Latin, Spanish and Chinese).
* Students also have the opportunity to explore new areas in visual and performing arts, computer science, and other electives such as debate.
- Kindergarten program
- Lower School program
- Middle School program
- Upper School program
* Core academic subjects include English, history, science, math and world language (French, Latin, Spanish and Chinese).
* Students also have the opportunity to explore new areas in visual and performing arts, computer science, and other electives such as debate.