The Ocean Institute is an educational facility is located in the beautiful city of Dana Point. Its mission is to educate people of all ages to become responsible stewards of the ocean. The Institute is nationally known for its hands-on approach to environmental education, marine science and maritime history programs. The Ocean Institute specializes in ground-breaking marine and social science programs. It has a collection of artifacts and animals on its campus. More than 110,000 K-12 students and 6,000 teachers annually participate in the Ocean Institute's 61 award-winning programs.
Armenian Sisters Academy is one of three schools in the United States that operates under the Catholic Order of the Armenian Sisters of the Immaculate Conception. The school welcomes Armenian boys and girls. In addition to standard academic subjects, Armenian language and culture classes and religion classes are taught.
In second grade, Spanish language classes are introduced. Music, art and computer classes are part of the standard academic curriculum.
Turning Point School provides a Montessori education for students from pre-school through 8th grade. The curriculum for all levels is divided into academic studies, creative development, physical education, social development and character-building activities, while special programs include Community Service Learning, Human Development, a family program, a mentor program and the school's own K-1 Model. Child care, after-school programs and summer camp are also offered.
The school was established in 1970 in Bel Air, and has been at its current location since 1989. With the acquisition of a neighboring building, the school is currently undergoing an expansion to accommodate more students and facilities.
Summit Christian School is an inter-denominational, Christian private elementary school. Founded more than 30 years ago, Summit relocated in April, 2009 and now resides on Hazel Avenue. The school is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International.
Action Day Primary Plus provides quality care for children from infancy through elementary school. Preschool and school-aged curriculum are part of the programs offered at this location. Dance, music, Spanish and physical education are just a few of the extracurricular activities available.
Winston Churchill Middle School's picturesque campus in West Carmichael serves students in sixth through eighth grades. The school's principal is Mike Dolan, who previously taught history and Spanish at the school. Churchill's mascot is a bulldog.
The School of Healing Touch is a vocational school that teaches the profession of massage and spa therapy and offers continuing education. It is a member of the American Massage Therapy Association and is approved by the State of California Employment Development Department. The director and teacher at the school is Hussein F. Azar, CMT who has been practicing and teaching massage and spa therapy since 1989. Be sure to view the website or call for more information.
Laguna Niguel Montessori Center was the first MSAC accredited Montessori school in Southern California. This school provides Montessori education for children ages two thru seven.
The classrooms are sizable and arranged to stimulate and engage the children's interest, while allowing a sense of warmth and security. The playground includes grass, sand and age-appropriate equipment to assist in developing large motor skills. The school offers a hot lunch program provided by "Lunch 2 you" which provides balanced, fresh, organic choices that contains no trans fats and are completely hormone free.
Before and after school care options are also available at this location.
Carlmont Parents Nursery School in Belmont is a pre-school that is full of a variety of activities for children. The school involves the parents in many of the activities, encouraging a rich learning environment. Carlmont is for children ranging from 2 to 5 years in age. The area is lush with green trees surrounding much of the area and a large playground. The staff is friendly, fun and creative.
Anne Sullivan Nursery School & Kindergarten is a hands-on type of school with a variety of activities for preschool and kindergarten age children. The low teacher to child ratio allows staff to meet each child's developmental needs. It is well equipped with a spacious play-yard located on 30 acres of natural landscape. The school offers nutritious home cooked meals.
Anne Sullivan maintains a highly trained staff of teachers with Associate Degrees in Early Childhood Education and Bachelor Degrees in specialized fields of education. All head teachers have at least five years of experience working with children.
Its programs work with helping parents to help build a foundation of learning for children for a lifetime. The school recieved accreditation by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs and undergoes and on-going evaluation program to ensure the high standards.
Sage Educators is a tutoring and test-prep company based out of Mill Valley. Sage Educators pride themselves on hiring recent college graduates who can relate to their students. The tutors have all graduated from well-established colleges and have backgrounds in a wide range of subjects that include history, science and mathematics.
Located on High Street on Alameda's East End, the Saint Philip Neri Catholic Elementary School was founded in 1959 by the adjacent Saint Philip Neri Parish. Based on the principles of the Roman Catholic Church, the K-8 school welcomes families of all faiths who respect the values and teachings of Jesus Christ. Saint Philips' challenging, faith-centered curriculum is designed to support and prepare students for academic excellence, spiritual growth and dedication to service.
