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An all around Excellent school in the bay area


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daragon May 9, 2012


To any parent out there looking for an excellent private elementary school (I mean TOP Notch ALL around school) - You must check out and visit SAGE... More » 

Moving to SJ from PR.!


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mcordero May 3, 2012


We are moving to SJ from PR this August, and we need to find a school for our daughter. She will be starting 1st grade and our priority is to find... More » 

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mcordero May 4, 2012


Thank you.

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daragon May 9, 2012


You may also want to check out Sage Vista School (www.sagevista.org - located in San Jose). I keep hearing nothing but... More »

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Grade 3 sylalbus & admission preceedure


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risamitra November 20, 2011


Hi: We are planning to relocate to San jose. I plan to put my 7 year old daugther in grade 3. Please help me with the syllabus for grade... More » 

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1rohangrover1 February 13, 2012


Hi risamitra, There are several school districts within San Jose itself. If you post the exact neighborhood or... More »

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No alternative to a bad school?


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janeriad August 10, 2009


Our girls are 4 and 6. Our home school is one of the worst in the district (Blackford Elem, San Jose, CA). The school is located in a transient,... More » 

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Family2479 October 28, 2011


Hello "Janeriad", I agree... go to the school, meet the principal, and hang out for a while. No one...

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Blkfdlead February 6, 2012


Where did you end up? How is it going three years later?

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Moving To San Jose


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mheldz July 21, 2011


Hello, Can anyone suggest a school in San Jose that has a good program for kids with mild to severe Autism? We wanted to find a school first... More » 

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mkrhodes September 1, 2011


I live in the Evergreen district. I had a child who just didn't fit in (no special needs), and found the district lacking.... More »

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Compare elementary and middle schools in Evergreen vs Campbell


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listaction July 28, 2011


Hello folks, We are thinking of purchasing a home in either Evergreen or in Campbell. The houses we are considering have the following schools... More » 

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HaroldP August 12, 2011


Hello, I am a real estate agent that has had clients with kids in Forest Hill and Rolling Hills schools. They absolutely... More »

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Charter school


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KIdandme June 1, 2011


Does special need children (autism) can go to chartered school?

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senayo July 20, 2011


Yes, they can go to a charter school. Charter schools are public and they cannot discriminate on any basis. However, public... More »

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What middle school and high school is comparable to Booksin in Willow Glen?


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tflo411 June 9, 2011


As a parent considering taking my child to Booksin, what are your thoughts on middle schools and high schools in the area? I see that the ratings... More » 

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rmccarty4 June 19, 2011


I don't know what they do for middle school, but I believe a lot of middle-class WG parents send their daughters to Presentation,... More »

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Recommendations for Bay Area Inclusion Schools/Districts


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jaljeera March 23, 2010


My family and I are contemplating a move to the Bay Area this summer, pending a job opportunity for my wife after she finishes graduate school here... More » 

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tjlove April 12, 2010


Hi Jaljeera, While I can't recommend a school district, I thought you might want to check out Berkeley Parents... More »

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catherineld June 6, 2011


Hi Jajeera, I'm an inclusion parent in San Francisco, and would be happy to talk about our experience in SFUSD... More »

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Peninsula Middle Schools


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werfamily March 9, 2011


Seeking a jr high (Mountain View up to Burlingame) that uses technology heavily. I have heard some Jr. Highs actually have all students use laptops?... More » 

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kiradog May 5, 2011


My 6th grade son attends Synapse School in Menlo Park and has had a fantastic year. They do most of their major assignments... More »

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