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

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Contact Info

Achiever Christian School (Sands Dr.)
540 Sands Drive
San Jose, CA  95125
www.achieverchristian.com


Tel: 408-264-6789 ext 112
Fax: (408) 264-2001

Director: Julie Brown
jbrown@achieverweb.org

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General Approach to Learning

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

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four And Half Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Four And Half Stars
Safety Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  6

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

School Philosophy of Education

ACS provides a safe, loving environment in which children may develop spiritually, socially, physically and academically in the knowledge of God's word.

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

A typical day in Preschool

- Free Play
Upon arrival the children have the freedom to choose any of the offered activities designed to encourage growth in readiness skills:

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Application Information

Wait list No
Deadline for applications Rolling
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 85
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 2 years and 9 months
Extended day Yes

School year

06/2008 - 08/2008

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

St. Christopher, Achiever Christian, Lost Gatos Christian, Valley Christian

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes


Our facility is open from 7:00am to 6:00pm. Class time runs from 8:30-12:00(half day) or 8:30-3:10(full day) and extended hours are from 7:00-8:30 and 3:10-6:00. We have classes M-F;MWF;TTH

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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $270

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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