| Challenger School (Camina Escuela) - San Jose, CA |
- Neighborhood: West San Jose
- Telephone: (408) 213-0083
- Website: www.challengerschool.com
Contact Info
Challenger School (Camina Escuela)
730 Camina Escuela
San Jose, CA
95129
www.challengerschool.com
Tel:
(408) 213-0083
Director:
Jacquie Henry
jhenry@challengerschool.com
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
| Play-based with some structure |
|
Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Survey Information
Survey Information
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 4 years to -- |
| Days:
Mon 7:00am - 6:00pm Wed 7:00am - 6:00pm Fri 7:00am - 6:00pm |
| Tuition: $9,096/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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