| Challenger School (Dent Ave.) - San Jose, CA |
- Neighborhood: Cambrian
- Telephone: (408) 266-7073
- Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (Dent Ave.)
4977 Dent Avenue
San Jose, CA
95118
www.challengerschool.com
Tel:
(408) 266-7073
Director:
Geeta Matani
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: 2
Savvy Source survey: Yes
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
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school (tour, conversation with director, etc.), after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school |
| 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.
Half-Day Extended Pres... More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages: From 4 years to -- |
| Days:
Tue 12:45pm - 3:45pm Thu 12:45pm - 3:45pm |
| Tuition: $2,590/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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