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PRIVATE S CHOOL GUIDE
“Summa spes.” meaning “High hopes.”
Grade Level: Preschool-8th grade (programs
offered vary by campus)
Extracurricular: Arts, Dance, Language,
Sports, Robotics, Music, STEAM
Average Class Size: Varies by campus
Student Population: Varies by campus
Enrollment: Ongoing
Tuition: Varies by Program, $3,780-
$21,400
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS
Elementary Campus (K-5)
1450 Leigh Ave., San Jose
408/559-4400
Junior High Campus (6-8)
100 Skyway Drive, San Jose
408/513-2460
High School Campus (9-12)
100 Skyway Drive, San Jose
408/513-2400
www.vcs.net
Since 1960, Valley Christian Schools’
“Quest for Excellence” has been evident
both inside the classroom and out in the
community. With its strong foundation of
Christian values, the school challenges students
to discover their God-given talents
STRATFORD SCHOOL
Preschool, Elementary and
Middle School
20 campuses throughout the Bay Area,
including Los Gatos, Palo Alto, Morgan
Hill, San Jose, Santa Clara, Sunnyvale,
and Milpitas
www.stratfordschools.com
Stratford School provides a balanced curriculum
that inspires students to become
tomorrow’s creative problem-solvers, innovators,
and leaders. By combining a safe
and nurturing environment with a focus
on core academic subjects, Stratford teachers
offer a collaborative and enriched experience
for students. Language arts and
mathematics, the primary building blocks
of education, are given special emphasis
throughout the curriculum, leading to a
strong foundation that serves students well
in high school and beyond. Beginning in
preschool, the STEAM-infused curriculum
(science, technology, engineering, art,
math) is enhanced with music, foreign
language, and physical education. At Stratford,
high expectations and an engaging
curriculum lead to student achievement
inside and outside of the classroom. Evident
at all Stratford locations is the motto,
expressed in “A3”: Academic Excellence,
Artistic Beauty and Athletic Distinction.
In its top-notch facilities, among the finest
in California, skilled and caring faculty develop
students who are innovative yet selfdisciplined,
in a K-12 college preparatory
environment. The Applied Math, Science,
and Engineering (AMSE) Institute assists
those with high ability to enjoy unique
opportunities and receive special training.
And the nationally recognized Conservatory
of the Arts program (music, theater,
dance, cinematography and visual arts) provides
extensive, performance-based fine arts
development for students in every grade.
Grade Level: K-12th grade
Extracurricular: Extensive Athletics,
Comprehensive performing arts, and
Spiritual growth programs beyond daily
Bible classes and weekly chapel
Enrollment: Elementary school is on
rolling admissions; junior high and high
school priority consideration deadline is
Jan. 29, 2018
Tuition: $10,642 - $19,955 n
ACCREDITATION KEY
CAIS: California Association of Independent Schools
NAIS: National Association of Independent Schools
WASC: Western Association of Schools and Colleges
