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San Jose, CA
Challenger School (Gish Rd.)
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neighborhood: North Valley · Telephone: (408) 998-2860 · Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (Gish Rd.)
711 E. Gish Road
San Jose, CA
95112
www.challengerschool.com
Tel:
(408) 998-2860
Director:
Dee Bragg
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General Approach to Learning
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Our mission is to:
-- Prepare children to become self-reliant, productive individuals;
-- To teach them to think, speak, and write with clarity, precision, and independence;
-- And to i...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 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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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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