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Challenger School (McKean Rd.)
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neighborhood: Almaden Valley · Telephone: (408) 927-5771 · Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (McKean Rd.)
19950 McKean Rd.
San Jose, CA
95120
www.challengerschool.com
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(408) 927-5771
Director:
Andrea Joyce
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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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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 5 years to -- |
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| Mon 12:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| Tue 12:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| Wed 12:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| Thu 12:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| Fri 12:45pm - 3:45pm | |
| Tuition: | $6,650/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| 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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