A private religious educational institution, GVCA is organized for kindergarten through ninth grade. The Academy provides, stated a spokesperson, "high academic standards in a safe and disciplined atmosphere." There are many electives available as well, including Spanish, choir and drama. Students may participate in a variety of sports. The Academy fields teams that compete in the Sacramento-based Parochial Athletic League (PAL).
It is a very structured educational environment, with a lot of rules, designed to encourage students to always honor authority, to be polite, productive, prompt and prepared," said the spokesman.
The Presentation School is a private school offering a Catholic-values education for students in kindergarten through 8th grade. Located off of Broadway, the school boasts an open campus with large athletic fields and lots of outdoor space. All students engage in community service and outreach programs. The school puts an emphasis on outdoor education, offers seven different sports and has recently built a custom climbing wall. In addition to regular academic requirements, The Presentation School offers music, art,and physical education. All students study Spanish to better relate to their bilingual peers in Sonoma.
911 Medical Education is a private school that specializes in emergency medical procedures. The school is an authorized training center of the American Heart Association. Certified instructors offer official courses in CPR, EKG, PALS, ACLS and more. It provides up-to-date certification and record-keeping services. Anyone can take the lifesaving classes offered by 911 Medical Education, and details are available on the website.
The Davis Waldorf School is a local nonsectarian private school that offers eductaion to students in preschool to the 8th grade. The school was founded in 1986 and serves 215 children on its5-acre campus in North Davis.
The Davis Waldorf School program balances practical, academic and artistic work which educates the whole child. Under the warm and active instruction of their teachers, children are provided with a creative and nurturing environment in which to develop, grow and learn. The school also offers a yearly summer camp.
Wells Academic Solutions offers one-on-one tutoring and educational workshops for children and adults. Centrally located in La Jolla, this center works with students from area schools in addition to clientèle from neighboring communities.
Wells' founder, Jared Wells, has an extensive background in counseling and tutoring, and all staff members are educational professionals. Using individualized instruction and personal attention for each student, the goal is for each learner to achieve their potential and acquire skills in self-guided learning.
In addition to subject-specific tutoring, the center also offers SAT test prep, college counseling and career services. For more information visit the Wells website or contact the office directly.
La Casita Bilingue Montessori is a bilingual school for kindergarten and pre-school-aged children in the historic downtown area. A colorful mosaic displays the school's name just before you walk into a festive outdoor play area, which has shady areas filled with flowers because part of the playground is built into a small hill. Students are taught in the Montessori style, which incorporates cultural diversity and creativity with basic subjects and follows a number of rules to support the child in a proactive individualized learning environment. The staff comes from all over the world, including Asia, Mexico and South America.
Centennial Montessori School offers child care services to children ages two to six years. The teaching follows the Montessori method, focusing on the individual child, and offers world language exposure and community participation opportunities. The school is home-based and features a warm and experienced staff of teachers.
Associated with the Transfiguration Episcopal Church, the Transfiguration Nursery School offers child care services for children ages three years old to pre-kindergarten. The school boasts a playground and a range of fun activities, including an art room, dress-up room and computer room. The program is designed to encourage creativity, physical ability, cognitive skills, social expertise and emotional health.
Carrying the motto "We Take Education Personally," Arroyo Pacific Academy is a four-year, private, college preparatory high school in Arcadia. Founded in 1998 by Phillip Clarke, the school aims to create collaborative workers, critical thinkers, lifelong learners and responsible citizens. The school also offers an International Student Program for students whose dominant language is not English.
* Year round program open 7am to 6pm
"I will recommend this school to anyone who wants the best for their child." Susan T., BCMS Mom
Family Connections offers tuition-free care for children in low-income families, through 5 years of age. It focuses on parent participation, to educate both the children and the adults and to keep the children involved. The Redwood City classroom is located in a quiet, residential part of town.
A winner of the Golden Bell Award, Rossmoor Elementary has repeatedly been named National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence as well as a California Distinguished School. The school serves approximately 627 students and has a knight as its mascot. The school's principal is Kiva Adele. The majority of the school's students outperform the state average on standardized tests. There are about 25 teachers at Rossmoor Elementary and teachers within the Los Alamitos Unified School District generally earn more than their counterparts statewide. Unique programs at the school include reading, arts and self-esteem programs.
Challenge School of Belmont is a Mandarin immersion school. It focuses on an academic curriculum and a mix of guided play to allow children to acquire the language naturally. The classrooms here, filled with art, are open and bright.
The Nurtury Pre-School is a private non-profit school that opened in 1975. The school is in the same location as the Sherman Oaks United Methodist Church.
The school's program was specifically designed to meet the needs of working parents. The schools philosophy is "Children learn through play; therefore, we feel that learning should be enjoyable." Be sure to contact the school to learn about admission requirements.
Bright Star is a learning center inside a protective high gate. The school features plenty of facilities for children to play, read and learn. The program is based on proven principles of child development and early-childhood education. Bright Star's staff prefers hands-on learning experiences to encourage exploration of the environment and to lead children to self-discovery.
