San Jose, CA
Challenger School (Shawnee Ln.)
neighborhood: Santa Teresa · Telephone: (408) 365-9298 · Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (Shawnee Ln.)
500 Shawnee Lane
San Jose, CA
95123
www.challengerschool.com
Tel:
(408) 365-9298
Director:
Ms. Nancy Nacionales
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Parent Ratings
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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: Language Ar...
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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 -- |
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| Tue 7am - 6pm | |
| Thu 7am - 6pm | |
| Tuition: | $6,126/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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