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Gavilan Hills Philosophy

 

Strong Academics - Small Classes
Gavilan Hills Academy in Gilroy has a strong academic orientation. It is our belief that children learn best when challenged. Accordingly, students are grouped in classes (referred to as Forms) by ability rather than chronological age. Class sizes are limited so that each student's progress can be closely monitored. Student's grouping sometimes changes with each academic subject so students can receive accelerated, average, or remedial instruction. While it is not necessarily unusual for some students to vary as much as two traditional grade levels between their academic/age level, they are regrouped for social and physical activities during the school day.
Traditional Values
Our core curriculum is designed to foster an understanding of, and appreciation for, traditional institutions and values. Reading and reading comprehension are basic to our program and begin at the kindergarten level. All Gavilan Hills Academy students complete courses in Phonics (Saxon Publishers), English grammar and writing (McDougal Littell, Spectrum Publishers as well as various other workbooks) , Math (Saxon Publishers), Science, Geography (U.S. and World), American Literature. While electives vary from year to year they may include, but are not limited to: Music (vocal and violin), Art, Foreign Language, Basic Culinary Skills, Sewing, and Physical Education.
Disciplined Orderly Classrooms
It is our belief that teaching and learning can best be accomplished in an orderly and consistent evnironmnet. Disciplined classrooms are a hallmark of our school. Students are taught to respect themselves and others and that they are accountable for their own actions. For each choice we make there is a consequence - favorable or unfavorable. For each privilege we receive there is a responsibility. Through a clearly defined and consistent discipline system throughout the entire school, appropriate behavior is reinforced.
Parental Involvement
Parents are always welcome at Gavilan Hills Academy and are encouraged to participate in our Parent Club. The Parent Club is responsible in part for fund raising activities, volunteer hours, Holiday celebrations, field trips and transportation for off campus activities. The Parent Club meets on the third Thursday of each month at 7:00PM with the exception of months where holiday vacations intefere.
Tuition Policy
It is our policy to maintain moderate tuition and supplement the additional needs of our school through fund raising activities. A variety of tuition payment plans are available to assist parents with budgeting.
First Day of School First Day of the New School Year 2008/2009:
Monday, September 8 2008.
Parent Meeting

Parent Meeting:
Thursday, September 18th @4:00 p.m.

Signup for Chess Club Sign up for Chess Club:
Begining Wednesday, September 10, @ 3:40 p.m.
Sign up for Sewing Club

Sign up for Sewing Club:
Begining in September!

Back to School BBQ Back to school Bar-B-Que:
Saturday, September 27, @ 11:30 a.m.
   
  School Facts:
Back to School BBQ Paper for School:
It takes 10 x 200/sheet packs to get your child through a school year if they use it only for school subjects.  If they craft and draw on it you can add several more.
   
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