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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
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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. |
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Disciplined Orderly
Classrooms
It is our belief that teaching and learning can best
be accomplished in an orderly and consistent environment.
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. |
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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 4:00pm with the exception of months where holiday
vacations interfere. |
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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. |
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