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Eastside College Preparatory School, Palo Alto:
Eastside College Preparatory School is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory school providing middle school & high school education in East Palo Alto in San Mateo County, CA. Our school serves students from populations that are historically under-represented in higher education. We serve families throughout the Palo Alto, Redwood and Menlo Park communities. Every student at Eastside receives financial aid. At Eastside, the school day begins at 8:00 a.m. and ends, officially, at 5:00 p.m., though many students choose to stay on campus into the evening to study and complete their homework assignments. In between are classes, lunch, more classes, and afternoon tutorial. Students also enjoy a wide choice of electives, clubs, and sports. A spirit of enthusiasm and camaraderie pervades the campus – students work hard during the extended school day, but they also have fun.
Accreditation:
Eastside College Preparatory School is a member of and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). This accreditation process evaluates every aspect of the institution, from academics and adherence to the school's vision to the daily operations and financial health of the school.
Our Mission:
At Eastside College Preparatory School, we are committed to opening new doors for students historically under-represented in higher education. We offer a culture of learning that supports the potential of every student to enter and succeed in a four-year college and beyond. Eastside students who are the first in their families to go to college create a ripple effect, changing their own lives, the lives of their families, and the life of their community.
Education Programs:
* Day program; Boarding program; Middle School program; Upper School program; Arts program; Athletics program & Summer programs
* Our challenging and engaging curriculum enables students to discover their intellectual strengths, sharpen their academic skills, and embrace new opportunities.
* In addition to the core curriculum, Eastside offers a variety of electives, as well as sports.
Our Faculty:
At the cornerstone of Eastside's program is our gifted faculty, whose talents, energy, and dedication play a vital role in our students' success. In the 2008-2009 academic year, Eastside has 39 faculty members, 21 full-time and 18 part-time. Our faculty members all hold bachelor's degrees; 23 hold master's degrees, 2 are PhDs.
Boarding Program:
The residence hall offers students an opportunity to both live and learn at Eastside. Students think of the residence hall as their “home away from home” and their fellow boarders, student resident advisors and resident faculty as part of their extended families. Two students share a room, and each evening all students gather in the lounges for evening study sessions and a variety of activities, from house meetings to movies, game nights, community service and special celebrations. Weekend programs have included an Iron Chef competition, a day at the Santa Cruz Boardwalk, a ski trip to Lake Tahoe and an afternoon of team-building activities at City Beach in San Jose.
Clubs:
Eastside students are very active on campus and in the community, including creating and supporting clubs around their special interests. These include:
* Student Council
* Investment Club
* Poetry Club
* Law Club
Athletics:
Our students can take part in a wide range of sports including vbasketball, volleyball, soccer. For both players and fans, the Eastside athletic program is a source of great pride – providing lots of opportunities for our students, faculty, and friends to come together and cheer for Eastside.
Community Service:
Community Service has become an integral part of an Eastside education, with school-wide community service events such as the annual California Coastal Cleanup Day and local tree planting with Canopy.
Address:
Myrtle Avenue, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, California , USA
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles, San Fernando Valley
Courses / Programs
Are you searching for a quality private school in the San Fernando Valley area? Located in Lake View Terrace, in the foothills of the beautiful Angeles National Forest, Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is a coeducational day school providing a preschool through 12th grade program.
We admit students of any race, color and national or ethnic origin.
Delphi Academy of Los Angeles is one of several schools in the Delphi Schools Network, a group of independent schools sharing uniquely developed curriculum and teaching methods.
All of our teachers have been thoroughly trained in the study and teaching methods practiced at Delphi Academy.
Academics focus on providing students with a solid grounding in the basics, a rich and challenging hands-on curriculum, and the ability to study purposefully and independently.
In addition to rounding out academic studies in literature, mathematics, writing, science, history, and government, our students gain practical understanding and experience in the subjects of leadership, integrity and logic, as well as management and organizational skills.
Student Testimonial:
"The thing I really like about Delphi is that they let you feel important. You don’t have to be afraid to be who you are! The teachers are great! Delphi makes learning fun.”
- Middle School Student
Academic Programs for Preschool-Grade 12 Students:
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
• Preschool
• Lower School
• Elementary School
• Middle School
• High School
• Summer Programs
• English Immersion Program for International Students (Academic Year)
• English Immersion Camps (Spring, Summer & Winter - 4 weeks to 3 months)
Montessori Country Academy
Courses / Programs
Montessori Country Academy is a child care center offering a nurturing and stimulating environment for children ages 18 months to 6 years in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Children are placed in multi-aged classrooms with attention to their ability and development, rather than strictly by age. In this way, children progress through the curriculum at their own rate and learn according to their specific interests and abilities.Established in 1998 by Christine Mendoza and Julie Green, Montessori Country Academy provides a strong and vital Montessori-based educational experience for children in the Elk Grove and Sacramento area. The school has grown over the years to serve many children, ages 18 months to 6 years. We keep teacher-student ratios low to allow for individualized attention in a quiet and nurturing environment.
Montessori Education programs include:
- Toddler program
(18 months - 2 ½ years)
- Transition program
(2 ½ - 3 ½ years)
- Pre-Kindergarten program
(3 - 6 years)
- Kindergarten program
- Toddler program
(18 months - 2 ½ years)
- Transition program
(2 ½ - 3 ½ years)
- Pre-Kindergarten program
(3 - 6 years)
- Kindergarten program
Cambrian International Academy, Silicon Valley
Courses / Programs
Located in San Jose in Silicon Valley in Santa Clara County, CA, Cambrian International Academy is a college preparatory school (middle and high school) that prepares students to enter top-tier universities. We cater for boys and girls in grades 8-12. We offer college preparatory elective courses, SAT, AP and TOEFL preparation, academic camps and a specialty golf program. Cambrian International Academy education helps students to use the skills learned at school in all life's endeavors. Cambrian International Academy is a life-changing experience, challenging and fun. We ask a great deal from every student - higher standards, greater expectations, and deeper engagement not only in the world of ideas, but also in the life of the community. The "Cambrian Way" is a way of being: interacting with other minds, listening carefully, speaking respectfully, accepting new ideas and questioning old ones, using new knowledge, and enjoying the richness of human interaction. It is exemplified by the staff and embraced by the students.
Cambrian International Academy is an approved candidate for accreditation by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
- College Preparatory Curriculum for children in grades 8-12
- Middle School
- High School
- College Preparatory Elective Courses
- Test Preparation SAT and Advanced Placement Courses
- TOEFL Test Preparation
- College Planning
- Academic Winter Camp and Summer Camp
- Specialty Golf Program
- Middle School
- High School
- College Preparatory Elective Courses
- Test Preparation SAT and Advanced Placement Courses
- TOEFL Test Preparation
- College Planning
- Academic Winter Camp and Summer Camp
- Specialty Golf Program
French American International School, San Francisco
Courses / Programs
Located in the heart of San Francisco between Gough and Franklin streets, the French American International School (FAIS-IHS) is a family of PK-12 institutions dedicated to the principles of international and cross-cultural education. We are the oldest and largest bilingual French / English school in California, the only truly international school west of the Mississippi, and the most widely respected, well-established and accredited world leader in global education in the United States. We offer consistently rigorous academic programs of study leading to both the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate diplomas.Our highly talented students graduate as sophisticated, knowledgeable, globally-aware, multi-lingual critical thinkers and international citizens of the world, and as such are accepted not only into national Ivy League universities but also into prestigious international universities around the world. Recent graduates were accepted into Dartmouth, Columbia, Harvard, Princeton, Yale, Oxford, Cambridge, Sorbonne, McGill and many others.
- Pre-Kindergarten Program
- Lower School Program
- Middle School Program
- Upper School Program
We are a bilingual French / English school and offer consistently rigorous academic programs of study leading to both the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate diplomas, both through our tried and true programs in linguistic immersion, and through our many exchange trips and overseas community service projects.
- Lower School Program
- Middle School Program
- Upper School Program
We are a bilingual French / English school and offer consistently rigorous academic programs of study leading to both the International Baccalaureate and French Baccalaureate diplomas, both through our tried and true programs in linguistic immersion, and through our many exchange trips and overseas community service projects.
West Hollywood Children's Academy
Courses / Programs
West Hollywood Children's Academy offers year-round preschool, kindergarten and first grade programs in the West Hollywood Area of Los Angeles CA. We strive to provide children with a high quality academic program in a safe and nurturing environment. Intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development is the primary concern of the staff and the administration of West Hollywood Children’s Academy.At West Hollywood Children's Academy, our basic philosophy has enabled the school to develop an atmosphere that stresses the right of each individual to be different and unique while developing confidence, mutual respect and a degree of co-operation, allowing each child to strive for higher academic achievements and to grow in self-esteem.
Education Programs (Preschool through Grade 1)
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
- First Grade program
- Our educational program teaches math skills emphasizing logical thinking, reading skills using phonics, and basic writing skills to strengthen the intellectual level of our children.
- Preschool program
- Kindergarten program
- First Grade program
- Our educational program teaches math skills emphasizing logical thinking, reading skills using phonics, and basic writing skills to strengthen the intellectual level of our children.
Brooke Byler Acting Studios, San Diego
Courses / Programs
Based in Mission Valley, just 10 minutes north of Downtown San Diego, Brooke Byler Acting Studios provides a range of private and group acting classes for kids and teens (ages 3-17). We offer general acting classes, parent-and-child group classes, summer acting camps, and more.Our philosophy is that learning the FUNdamentals should be FUN for the actor, and that coaching should take place in a positive, comfortable environment where the student feels safe in pushing the boundaries of his or her comfort zone.
Private Acting Coaching:
- For Acting Technique & Audition Preparation
- 15 minute to 1 hour sessions
Group Acting Classes (On-Camera)
- Ages 3-6
- Ages 7-10
- Ages 11-17
One-Day Parent / Child Acting Workshops:
- Developing a Character
- On-Camera Auditioning
Summer Acting Camps:
- 1 week, ages 7-10
- For Acting Technique & Audition Preparation
- 15 minute to 1 hour sessions
Group Acting Classes (On-Camera)
- Ages 3-6
- Ages 7-10
- Ages 11-17
One-Day Parent / Child Acting Workshops:
- Developing a Character
- On-Camera Auditioning
Summer Acting Camps:
- 1 week, ages 7-10