This small preschool is run by a group of women devoted to instilling a sense of intellectual curiosity and…More well-being in their students. Patricia Roberts founded the school in 1975 with her daughter Brenda Roberts, a kindergarten teacher. The curriculum is styled after the research of child psychologist Jean Piaget, who advocated educating children in a well-balanced way in a variety of subjects. Students engage in such educational activities as pre-reading/reading and mathematics, dramatic play and language. Teachers encourage the development of large and fine motor skills. There are regular field trips. Enrollment is open until the school reaches its capacity at 46.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

Pinnacle Educational Services has been serving Menlo Park for over 10 years. The business offers a host of…More educational services, ranging from tutoring to speech and occupational therapy to psycho-educational assessments. All of Pinnacle's programs are taught one-on-one, many with the option of being in-home or on-site. There are no student teachers at Pinnacle; the staff is comprised only of fully-licensed, credentialed teachers, most of whom have masters degrees.  </p> <p> </p>

This picturesque cooperative educational facility provides a progressive education for its students. The learning…More environment at this school is "non competetive" and "non authoritatian." The grading system is based on parent teacher conferences and is geared towards assesing whether a pupil is achieving personal, social and psychological goals.  </p> <p> </p>

St. Raymond teachers instill traditional Catholic morals into the curriculum as they guide students along their…More academic journeys.  Both personal development and faith are highly valued. </p> <p>Morning prayers begin at the second bell; the first bell rings at 8am. Parents are encouraged to join the faculty and student body in the daily benediction. </p> <p>Uniforms are required. </p>

This institution specializes in preparing middle and high school students for standardized examinations. From…More SAT and ACT to Math Olympiad training, the teachers at Omega work with students to help identify effective study patterns and test-taking strategies. Omega conducts both classes and one-on-one sessions.</p> <p>Omega designs classes to augment the Hillview curriculum.</p>

Developing strong decision-making skills and understanding your
intellectual and emotional capabilities as an…More individual are a few of the goals that Mid-Peninsula High School teachers help their students reach.<br /><br />"We really encourage our students to be non conventional thinkers," Barbara Brown, Director of Admissions, said.</p> <p>Each teacher is responsible for guiding 15 students or less through their experiences at Mid-Peninsula High.</p> <p>The <a href="http://www.mid-pen.com/1846101229152556717/site/default.asp">curriculum </a>contains the essential core classes required of high school students.  It also includes a variety of unique electives such as American Sign Language and Studio Art.</p> <p>Emphasis is placed on preparing students for a college education, if that is the career path they choose, and providing them with the support necessary for them to successfully transition into the next level of their life. Each student is placed with a <a href="http://www.mid-pen.com/1846101217152352747/site/default.asp">Core Teacher</a> who acts as an academic advisor and a life coach.</p> <p>Mid-Peninsula High School reaches capacity at 140 students, with applications accepted on a rolling basis.  Transfer students are accepted.</p>