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San Jose, CA
Achiever Christian School (Sands Dr.)

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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neighborhood: Willow Glen ·  Telephone: 408-264-6789 ext 112  · Website: www.achieverchristian.com

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:  
Ability to listen and follow directions Four And Half Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four And Half Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four And Half Stars
Cooperation with other children Five Stars

source: This information was provided by parents

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

PLAY-BASED PLAY-BASED WITH SOME STRUCTURE MOSTLY TEACHER LED NOT FORMALLY IN CURRICULUM CONDUCIVE ENVIRONMENT
Language Yes
Oral language - Free play with some structure - -
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Emerging literacy skills - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -
Cognitive Development
Math and number sense - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction -

Yes

Time & space - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Music - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Visual arts - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Physical activity - Free play with some structure - -

Yes

Other subjects taught Spanish

source: This information was provided by the director This information was provided by parents This information was compiled by Savvy Source


Director's Comments

With all of these areas the teacher has a hand in the way the day will go, however, they are not controlling the day. Thechildren move as they develop and our teachers adjust and change their curriculum to meet individual needs.


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Achiever has a structured curriculum. All the activities aren't teacher led. Activates are presented and the kids rotate through them. It isn't free play. They complete a structured set of activities, but they are presented through games, art and activities. Also, the kids learn to get and give instructions by helping the teacher and presenting to the class.

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