College Preparatory School in San Francisco Bay Area
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.
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.
* 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.
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.
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.
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| Address: Myrtle Avenue, East Palo Alto, San Mateo County, California , USA | ||
Conveniently located in Arroyo Grande in San Luis Obispo County, A Child's Place Montessori School is a Montessori school offering programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary children aged 6 weeks to 6 years. Dr. Maria Montessori, one of the most significant educators of our time, stressed the need for early education. A Childs Place Montessori curriculum is based upon the teachings of Dr. Maria Montessori, and is developmentally appropriate for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, as well as lower elementary students. At A Child's Place Montessori School, the focus is on the whole child - physical, emotional, social, cognitive, creative and artistic development, are stressed equally. Our education programs for infants, toddlers, primary and elementary age children are conducted in a warm, loving, nurturing environment, where Montessori teachers invest in your child.
- Preschool / Primary program (Ages 3 to 5 years): Sets the foundation for math and reading.
- Early Elementary program (Ages 5 to 6 years): Children are taught how to solve problems amongst themselves with a teacher serving as mediator.
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.
- 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
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).
- 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...
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).
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, 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.
- Ages 2.5 - 5 years
- 5 Day Preschool (Monday through Friday)
- 3 Day Preschool (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
- 2 Day Preschool (Tuesday, Thursday)
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.
- 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.
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