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Alta Vista School: Inquiry-Based Learning with Customized Rigor
Alta Vista specializes in project and inquiry based learning with customized rigor. Alta Vista School (AVS) fosters a love of STEM and arts.

Vicky Keston
Apr 195 min read
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Facts and Myths about Public vs Private School
Public or private school, and are the benefits of private school worth the cost? Today’s article will review facts and myths of each.

Vicky Keston
Mar 64 min read
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Brightworks: Project Based Learning Pioneer
Brightworks of San Francisco pioneered project based learning in K-12 education, now nestled among trees in the Presidio.

Vicky Keston
Feb 134 min read
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Chinese American International School (CAIS): Mandarin Entry in preschool, K, or 6th Grade
Chinese American International School (CAIS)Â is well known in San Francisco for Mandarin program preK2 thru 8th grade, with entry at 6th.

Vicky Keston
Jan 64 min read
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Lycée San Francisco: New IB Track for Non-French Speakers
The Lycée (preschool thru 12th grade French) opened an international baccalaureate (IB) program for 6th-12th graders who don't speak French.

Vicky Keston
Oct 10, 20246 min read
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Gifted or High Achiever
Parents frequently wonder, is my kid gifted or a high achiever? How do I tell the difference? How should I choose a school to fit my child

Vicky Keston
Sep 29, 20245 min read
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Red Bridge Education: New San Francisco Model
Red Bridge is a school in Dogpatch San Francisco. They assign groups by level (not age) in categories of autonomy, reading, writing, math.

Vicky Keston
Jul 29, 20244 min read
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San Francisco Schoolhouse: Affordable Progressive Model
 San Francisco Schoolhouse is a progressive, affordable gem in Hayes Valley SF, with low student-teacher ratio and half the typical tuition

Vicky Keston
Jul 22, 20244 min read
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Kittredge School: Small San Francisco Hidden Gem
Kittredge School is a small, warm school with traditional academics and a focus students reaching their potential while instilling values

Vicky Keston
Jul 15, 20244 min read
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IQ Testing for Schools: the Prepping ControversyÂ
When applying to gifted schools, parents are asked to submit an IQ test for their child. These tests aim to show the ability to learn.

Vicky Keston
Jul 12, 20244 min read
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Brandeis San Francisco: Jewish Day School
 The Brandeis School of San Francisco is a pluralistic Jewish Day School (see details below) that is warm and welcoming.

Vicky Keston
Jul 8, 20244 min read
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St Brigid Academy: Neurodiverse and Gifted Friendly Model
Parents with neurodiverse, gifted, or 2E children struggle to find a school. Hence, my excitement to to tour Saint Brigid Academy.

Vicky Keston
Jun 25, 20244 min read
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Private School Educational Consultants: What is this, Why Hire One?
A consultant can help you craft your school list, review all admissions materials, including student and parent essays.

Vicky Keston
Jun 20, 20245 min read
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Valuing Private School Extras: Music, Arts, Academic Support, and More
Schools may offer visual and performing arts, foreign languages, or making. Other resources include school counselors, learning specialists,

Vicky Keston
Jun 12, 20243 min read
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Private School on a Budget, Without Financial Aid
There is always an income that feels too low to comfortably pay tuition for private schools, yet too high for financial aid

Vicky Keston
May 11, 20243 min read
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How Many Private Schools Should We Apply To?
How many schools should we apply to? Is there a best number to ensure acceptance, while balancing the work load for applying

Vicky Keston
May 4, 20243 min read
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Student Essays for Middle and High School Essays
How is applying to middle school or high school different than kindergarten? The student plays a more active role. Among the biggest time...

Vicky Keston
Apr 13, 20243 min read
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Gifted Friendly Schools: Options for a Fast Learner
Parents of gifted kids often struggle to find the best school placement. Since most Bay Area public school districts don’t offer gifted...

Vicky Keston
Apr 9, 20245 min read
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High School: Prepare Your Teen for College
Parents have frequently asked me, what should my high schooler do to prepare for college? What courses should they take? What...

Vicky Keston
Apr 6, 20244 min read
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School and the Single Parent
Everything can feel more complicated when you are a single parent. Schools are no exception. How do you find a school where your kids...

Vicky Keston
Apr 2, 20244 min read
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