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San Jose, CA
Almaden Country School
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neighborhood: Almaden Valley · Telephone: (408) 997-0424 · Website: www.a-cs.org
Contact Info
Almaden Country School
6835 Trinidad Drive
San Jose, CA
95120
www.a-cs.org
Tel:
(408) 997-0424
Fax:
(408) 997-6823
Director:
Steve Hayden
shayden@a-cs.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Since 1982, the mission of Almaden Country School has been to provide a 'gifted education' for every child.
A gifted education is one that offers a traditional liberal arts and sciences curriculum...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Each day begins and ends with circle time.
During circle time, students take turns leading the class in a set of reading and math readiness activities, such as calendar job, sharing, and reciting ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years 9 months to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 8:00am - 11:00am | |
| Tue 8:00am - 11:00am | |
| Wed 8:00am - 11:00am | |
| Thu 8:00am - 11:00am | |
| Fri 8:00am - 11:00am | |
| Tuition: | $7,400/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 07/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 64 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years and 9 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, diversity, parents' alignment with school's philosophy and willingness to become involved. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Almaden Country School
- Holy Spirit
- Simonds
- Williams
- Greystone
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