| Challenger School (McKean Rd.) - San Jose, CA |
- 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
Tel:
(408) 927-5771
Director:
Andrea Joyce
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 8
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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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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 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
| Extended day | Yes |
School year
08/2008 - 06/2009
Summer Program
06/2008 - 08/2008
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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Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 5 years to -- |
| Days:
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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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $100 registration fee plus $20 non-refundable app fee
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on sibling priority, child's aptitude
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