IPM School Special 2017

Stratford School – Connecting students to their bright futures The curiosity to reach. The courage to grasp™

motivates students to become critical thinkers, creative prob- lem solvers, and proficient writ- ers. A rich balance of art, music, history, science, physical educa- tion, and foreign language pro- grams provide students with a well-rounded education that is further enhanced by each teacher’s creative and individu- alized approach to learning. Small class sizes ensure a posi- tive learning experience with a teacher to student ratio of 1:15 for kindergarten, and 1:22 for elementary and middle school classes. Middle School continues the Stratford tradition of excellence. Stratford prepares and mentors students for admission to top private high schools, or advanced placement in public high schools. The robust Middle School curriculum delivers a

hearts and lays a foundation for them to become lifelong learn- ers. We truly are a family, and parents are a critical part of that family.” Beginning in preschool, Stratford’s curriculum is designed to develop the cogni- tive, social, emotional, and physical building blocks to last a lifetime. Hands-on, multi-sen- sory activities, including Imaginative STEAM Play, encourage preschoolers to play and share with others, while developing their self-confi- dence. Stratford teachers enrich the academic lessons with the “fun factor,” so each child dis- covers the joy and excitement of learning. The teacher to student ratio for preschool and pre- kindergarten is 1:12, and spe- cialty teachers for Spanish and Science support a personalized educational approach. Stratford’s accelerated core curriculum exceeds California’s Academic State Standards and

When children are inspired, happen. Stratford School is an indepen- dent, private preschool through middle school with 19 campus- es in the Bay Area. Stratford provides an academic enriched program in a fun, collaborative, and engaging school environ- ment. In addition to its vision- ary core curriculum, Stratford features STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math), foreign language, fine arts, and music programs designed to ensure children become confi- dent and successful learners, innovators, problem solvers, and leaders. WHAT SETS STRATFORD APART FROM OTHER PRIVATE SCHOOLS IN CALIFORNIA? According to Sherry Adams, Stratford School Founder, “We do more than just teach- our staff truly touches children’s amazing things

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