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San Jose, CA
Challenger School (Camina Escuela)
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neighborhood: West San Jose · Telephone: (408) 213-0083 · Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (Camina Escuela)
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA
95129
www.challengerschool.com
Tel:
(408) 213-0083
Director:
Jacquie Henry
jhenry@challengerschool.com
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Challenger helps children become adults who are led by neither peer pressures nor common sentiment, but by the strength of their own thinking.
We begin by building a foundation:
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 4 years to -- |
| Days: | |
| Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm | |
| Tuition: | $9,096/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 08/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
A Half-Day Preschool Extended Activity option is available and lets morning preschoolers arrive as early as 7:00 AM and allows afternoon preschoolers to stay as late as 6 PM.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.) |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | February 1 |
| Application Information | $100 registration fee plus $20 non-refundable app fee |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority, child's aptitude |
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