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PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE
FUSION ACADEMY &
LEARNING CENTER
50 University Ave., Suite A300, Los
Gatos; 408/354-0743
2191 E. Bayshore Road, Suite 100, Palo
Alto; 650/857-0634
2000 Alameda de las Pulgas, Suite 128,
San Mateo; 650/312-8305
www.fusionacademy.com
Fusion Academy is a revolutionary private
middle and high school that offers the
ultimate in individualized education. Each
classroom has just one student and one
teacher, allowing a personalized approach
to each student’s unique emotional and
academic needs. Students may enroll any
time of year and attend full time or enroll
in tutoring, classes for credit, and summer
programs as an educational supplement.
Fusion also believes that self-expression
is vital to a well-rounded education, so
each campus offers a complete art studio
as well as a state-of-the-art recording studio.
Personalized scheduling and completing
homework in the Homework Cafe®
are significant advantages for Fusion students.
Classes are self-paced and taught
to complement each student’s individual
interests, strengths, emotional health, and
learning style. Students who aren’t able to
thrive in a traditional school model flourish
at Fusion emotionally, socially, and
academically.
Grade Level: 6th-12th grade
Extracurricular: Art, Vocals, Guitar,
Drums, Recording Arts, Yoga and more
Average Class Size: 1
Student Population: 55+ avg. due to
open enrollment model
Enrollment: Year-round
Tuition: Academy, $3,400-$3,870 per
semester, per course; tutoring and enrichment
$85 per session
GERMAN INTERNATIONAL
SCHOOL OF SILICON VALLEY
310 Easy St., Mountain View
650/254-0748
www.gissv.org
To give your child a bilingual education is
to give a gift that lasts a lifetime. Studies
have shown repeatedly that foreign language
learning increases critical thinking
skills, creativity and flexibility of mind in
young children. The German International
School of Silicon Valley offers a nurturing
and ambitious curriculum that focuses
on bilingual education and its application
in natural science and social studies as well
as in arts and sports. At GISSV, each student
has the opportunity to reach his or
her full academic potential in an environment
that fosters critical and imaginative
fective methods in a fun and structured
environment that inspires them to achieve.
The Challenger difference is evident from
the moment you set foot on campus.
Students bubble with enthusiasm as they
make connections between their prior
knowledge and new concepts. In order to
facilitate setting crucial learning patterns,
Challenger accepts students as young as
2 years, 9 months. Yet in all grades, the
school’s acclaimed, intellectually stimulating
programs establish a foundation of
achievement with clear results. On 2017
national standardized tests, Challenger K-8
students averaged well above the 90th percentile.
Tour one of 10 Bay Area locations
and see how a Challenger education is an
investment with a lifetime of returns.
Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade
Extracurricular: Varies by location
Average Class Size: Varies by program
Student Population: Varies by location
Enrollment: Ongoing
Tuition: $3,590-$17,980
DELPHI ACADEMY
1 W. Campbell Ave., Bldg. A, Campbell
408-370-7400
www.delphicampbell.org
Delphi Academy empowers students to
become confident, competent learners and
leaders. A rich, K-8 academic curriculum
develops critical thinking and problem
solving through a balance of independent
study, group seminars, hands-on activities,
field trips and practical projects. Each child
is placed according to academic ability and
readiness (rather than age) and has the freedom
to advance rapidly at his or her own
pace. At Delphi, teamwork, leadership, integrity,
culture, empathy and community
service are emphasized. The classrooms are
active and cheerful, with a low studentteacher
ratio for ample personal attention.
Additional facilities include two science
labs, tinkering lab, a greenhouse and garden,
two gymnasiums, a gymnastics room,
rock-climbing wall, athletic fields, rec
room and both visual and performing arts
studios. Delphi students routinely score in
the top 1 to 5 percent nationwide on high
school entrance exams.
Grade Level: K-8th grade
Extracurricular: Chess, League Athletics,
Maker Club, Math Olympiads, Music,
Geography & Spelling Bees, Performing
Arts, Student Government, Technology,
Visual Arts and Yearbook
Average Class Size: 15 (but 12 for Kindergarten)
Student Population: 150
Enrollment: Year-round; most students
enter in September, January or June
Tuition: $17,480
