Summary
Contact Info
Canyon Heights Academy
775 Waldo Road
Campbell
, CA
95008
www.canyonheightsacademy.com
Tel:
(408) 370-6727
Fax:
(408) 370-7147
Director:
Paul Parker
wpparker@canyonheightsacademy.com
Admissions Director:
Stephanie Parker
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Facilities |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
10
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- San Jose Montessori
- Canyon Heights Academy
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General Info
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This is the only private Catholic preschool in the Bay Area and the only Montessori one. The teachers are wonderful individuals and treat each child as being special and develop an academic plan tailored to each student. This is definitely the best preschool in the Bay Area.
Parent #2
The parent community is extraordinarily supportive and the staff are truly there for the children. They often spend their time on Saturdays playing with the children so that parents can enjoy the many parent workshops that the principal and priest provide. When students are making poor choices or having disagreements with one another, they are encouraged to talk about appropriate behavior and to learn empathy through actions such as helping one another with various activities.
Parent #3
Amazing Preschool. Kids graduate knowing how to read. They have knowledge in lots of subjects and they are being formed academically and integrally.
Parent #4
I like the 'whole child' educational approach at Canyon Heights which begins even in preschool level. Their education emphasize on character development, spiritual development as well as intellectual development. My child is developing a sense of right and wrong, love of God, service to others. These are things that we teach at home; but when supplemented at school, make the process twice as effective.
Parent #5
Canyon Heights is a school like no other in the Bay Area. The education my daughter receives focuses on more than just her academic progress, they have really found a way to education the whole child. CHA offers an integral formation which shapes her intellect, builds virtue, fosters her relationship with Christ and also begins - even in preschool - to direct her outside of herself to see what she can do for others. The environment here is extremely warm and the community is a very close one. The priests do an amazing job serving everyone's needs and I find that by attending the parent seminars given throughout the year that I am learning as much as my daughter. CHA is a place for families - not just children.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.9) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The teachers are loving to the children and firm on limits. The children love and respect them. They feel safe to communicate freely with their teachers and know that their ideas would be listened to. The teachers provided a lot of support to the children's' whole family, even on personal issues--when my father was under cancer treatment, they had not stopped asking about him or praying for him.
Parent #2
Canyon Heights is a wonderful school that builds a strong sense of community among all parents through the many activities and workshops that are offered throughout the year. CHA is unique in that it is a Catholic school for students in preschool through 8th grade. It is a fairly new school, and the excitement for its continued progress and growth is evident among all parents and staff members. My child absolutely adores CHA and although we hadn't initially planned on keeping him there after preschool, we are going to do so. My husband and I are very impressed with the personalized attention and care for each child's academic, emotional, social, and spiritual growth. We love the school's ideals and mission towards forming the whole child, not just his intellect.
Parent #3
Montessori preschool with very experienced teachers. One of the few Catholic preschools around.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.6) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
This preschool hands out weekly newsletters which are very helpful for the parents to understand what's going on in the classroom. The newsletters explain what the children did this week, what they will be working on next week, and how parents can help them learn. It also contains a short discussion on the 'virtue of the month'.
Parent #2
We receive so much information from the school daily. There is a newsletter for each classroom, a weekly Wed. folder from the office, and a weekly folder of work students take home. Teachers are very available to discuss any issue and e-mail facilitates a lot of discussions.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.9) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
If a child in the class has contracted a contagious illness, the preschool would give each family a handout detailing the situation, description of the disease, and prevention methods. Orderliness: The school year starts off with an introduction to the children the ground rules in the classroom, so the children know what to do and what to expect. Discipline: If a child hits/pushes another child, he/she is required to sit aside to cool off. Children are encouraged to use their words in resolving conflicts.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.9) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
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Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
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5 years
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Mon 8:30am - 3:15pm
Tue 8:30am - 3:15pm
Wed 8:30am - 3:15pm
Thu 8:30am - 3:15pm
Fri 8:30am - 3:15pm
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$0/Year |
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
After school care is available until 6:00 pm.
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
I think my kid showed who she was, and got accepted on her own. However, I love to volunteer at school and help around.
Parent #2
We were encouraged to observe for as long as we liked and to bring my son for a day so he could decide if he liked the school. After spending a day at the school with my husband, my son decided to start using the toilet so he could attend school the following month (he was 3 yrs. old at the time).
