Santa Barbara, Goleta, Montecito, Carpinteria
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There's one elementary school, Ballard, in the Ballard School District.
This Santa Maria school district is comprised of the Benjamin Foxen School for grades K-8 as well as the Family Partnership Home Study Charter School.
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Carpinteria Christian students experience a "total child" education, through Christian based curriculum, a loving and nurturing setting, and a low teacher to student ratio. We provide an affordable education to K4 through 8th grade students, with an emphasis on academic excellence, respect, and self motivation. CCS Students develop leadership character through an atmosphere of academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual excellence. Call 805-684-3353 for a private conference & tour of the school.
Aliso Elementary School, Canalino School
Main Elementary School, Summerland Elementary School
Bilingual Spanish-English program, Public Charter School. Minimum 5 hrs/month family involvement.
K-6 Santa Barbara School District
Coastline Christian Academy, located near the corner of Fairview and Cathedral Oaks in Goleta, is an interdenominational Christian school for Christian families. Using Christian-based curriculae, we emphasize academic excellence and behavioral excellence. We provide an affordable education while still maintaining small class sizes (average no more than 16 students to 1 teacher, and some classes as small as 8 or 9 students). We are fully accredited through the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Our extremely competent teachers are also very warm and loving and dedicated to helping each child reach his/her full potential.
K-6 Montecito Unified School District
An independent, K-8 school celebrating 79 years of academic excellence. Crane provides a traditional curriculum with a thorough foundation in the fundamentals approached in an innovative manner. Visual arts, drama, music, athletics, and community service are essential parts of our rigorous academic program. Eleven-acre campus with state-of-the-art science and technology, performing arts, studio arts, and library facilities.
K-6 Santa Barbara School District
El Montecito students develop a rare combination of advanced academic skills, integrity, and character. At El Montecito School, we offer the highest quality, Christ-centered education from preschool through Sixth Grade. Our intimate, private setting allows us to focus on each individual child. Students develop a vital balance between academic, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual excellence.
The mission of the Family Partnership Home Study Charter School is to develop and implement a comprehensive framework to enable and support parents from a wide variety of educational levels to educate students in a K-12 home study environment. The school develops a full partnership with parents, faculty, staff, and community based organizations to fulfill this mission. The goal is to develop a "complete" student with academic tools, social skills, self-esteem, and character to succeed in school and life.
9 elementary schools in this district:
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Hope Elementary
Monte Vista Elementary
Vieja Valley Elementary
Proudly teaching the Carden Curriculum, the Howard School offers a world class education Pre-school through 8th grade. With instruction in math, science, history, language arts, in addition to fine arts, drama, music, classical literature, French and physical education. The children at the Howard School develop respect, responsibility and self-confidence in a safe nurturing environment. Call 805-745-8448 for a private consultation & campus tour.
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Founded in 1933, Laguna Blanca is an independent, co-educational, college preparatory day school for students in Kindergarten through Grade 12. Laguna offers an innovative program that enriches the lives of students through a balance of outstanding academics, the arts, athletics, and a community that celebrates the dignity and worth of each individual. On beautiful campuses within a safe, nurturing environment, devoted faculty and staff draw out a passion for learning. Small classes and strong, enduring student/faculty relationships allow teachers to know the essence of each student. TUITION ASSISTANCE AVAILABLE.
2 Summer Programs:
CAMP: Arts at Laguna! Daily workshops in art, music, dance, and theater. Afternoon trips to the beach, weekly musical revue for family & friends 8:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Lunch, snack and t-shirt provided. After-care available. Payment due in full at time of registration. 805.687.2461 Register online (ages 5-12)
Summer Program: Creative and challenging courses for students in Grades K-12, from one day workshops to six-week sessions. Both campuses are abuzz with writers publishing their first books, young scientists exploring what lies beneath the waves, and budding photographers building their portfolios. Click here for more information and a complete list of classes. Online registration available. (Ages 5-18)
Makai Day School is an independent co-educational day school, grades 1st through 6th who are seeking a challenging differentiated learning experience. In partnership with families who take an active role in their children's education, our credentialed instructors maximize learning and personal growth through the use of innovative techniques, technology, interdisciplinary units, and a comprehensive research based curriculum.
Beginning Tuesday, September 7, 2010, Makai Day School will hold classes Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 2:30pm with focus on Literature, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and the Sciences. Enrichment opportunities, such as instruction in a foreign language, ecology, nutrition/cooking, and Art will be available Monday - Friday from 2:30pm - 3:30pm.
Knowledge, Values, Community. Marymount of Santa Barbara is an independent, coeducational, Junior Kindergarten-8 school enrolling 215 boys and girls. For over 70 years, the Marymount tradition of excellence has continued to instill a thirst for knowledge, develop core values, and create an intellectually engaging, supportive community. A 9:1 student-faculty ratio, commitment to diversity, accomplished teachers, and state-of-the art facilities are enhanced by a picturesque 10-acre campus along the Riviera.
Our rigorous curriculum, arts and athletics prepare students to become global citizens possessing leadership skills and diverse talents. Of particular note are our world-class language arts and math curricula, as well as the Kaleidoscope program on world cultures and religions. Technology and foreign language studies begin in Junior Kindergarten. Junior kindergarten offered.
Facilities include portable wireless computer labs, auditorium and stage, a swimming pool (the only area independent school to have one), athletic fields, horizontal rock-climbing wall, and basketball and tennis courts. The campus is walking distance from the historic Santa Barbara Mission.
Extracurricular activities include moviemaking, community service, drama, music, student ambassadors, leadership building, study skills, scuba diving, basketball, soccer, volleyball and track. NAIS, CAIS accredited. Applications for the next academic year are now being accepted. To learn more, contact the Director of Admission at 805-569-1811 x 131.
Camps: Summer Theater, Enrichment and Sports Camp offered. (grades 1-8)
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K-6th grade.
PTA meetings are usually the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:30pm in the Monte Vista Library.
For more than 40 years, Montessori Center School (MCS) has provided students aged 18 months through 12 years with creative and compelling education in a supportive, nurturing environment. MCS is a dynamic community of over 300 children and approximately 50 faculty and staff. MCS implements the internationally renowned Montessori Method of teaching and works to ensure that the school flourishes for today's children and for generations to come.
MCS is independently operated but affiliated with the American Montessori Society and licensed by the Department of Social Services. MCS' mission is to offer a Montessori education that encourages intellectual, social, physical, creative and moral development, while preparing students for academic excellence, confident lifelong learning and responsible, caring lives. In addition, Montessori is a style of education which integrates learning and living, thinking and feeling, self and community, focus and activity.
Summer Program: Classes are generally offered in two week sessions and follow one of two formats: Montessori curriculum combined with themed activities such as "backyard science". Speciality camps such as sports, computers, performing and visual arts. (toddler-12 years)
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At Notre Dame School we educate, prepare, and inspire. Our students grow into successful, caring adults who serve the Santa Barbara community. The key to our rich history of success is that we create a positive learning community in which students strive for academic excellence and develop a strong faith and Catholic identity. The children bring unique personalities, learning styles, and backgrounds to Notre Dame School. It is precisely this diversity that helps them become compassionate people. And it's our focus on their gifts that inspires them to achieve their personal best. We provide an outstanding Catholic education in the heart of downtown Santa Barbara offering a licensed preschool and Kindergarten through 8th grade program.
A school of choice. Part of SB School district.
Our Lady of Mount Carmel School is a Catholic day school associated with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles and accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges and the Western Catholic Education Association. The program is coeducational covering Kindergarten through Eighth grade. Class size is limited to a maximum of thirty students per grade. In the spirit of the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and the Archdiocese of Los Angeles, Our Lady of Mount Carmel School partners with school families, parish, and extended communities to create an atmosphere rooted in gospel values that fosters:
New pre-school program opened in the Fall of 2009, open to children three years and six months of age and potty trained by September 1st of the year enrolled. Applications are currently being accepted.
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San Roque School is a Kindergarten through High School community where rigorous academics are incorporated into real life experiences to educate the whole child. Students become authors, artists, scientists, historians, mathematicians, actors, researchers, and explorers of the world around them. Students of all ages do authentic, meaningful, relevant academic work. For more details see our website or call for more information.
San Roque Preschool is a play-based program where children have the chance to pursue their natural curiosity with great freedom. Our warm, nurturing environment offers an exceptionally high ratio of teachers to students. Our small class consists of up to 20 students each school year, which runs from September to June. Ages 3-5. Children may attend 2, 3, or 5 days a week.
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The Santa Barbara Area Council of PTAs acts as a conduit between schools, District and State levels of the PTA. We represent 31 schools in four school districts: Goleta Union, Hope, Montecito, and Santa Barbara. We advocate for all childrens Education,Parent Involvement,Community and Health & Safety.
Santa Barbara Charter School is part of SB School District. Kindergarten program offers extended day Kindergarten from 8:30AM - 1:30PM (with one shorter day). Afterschool care is available on campus until 5:00PM. This is a parent involved program. Parents volunteer at least 4 hours per week with the schools various on-going programs/projects.
Santa Barbara Christian School is a non-denominational Christian School for grades K - 8. The school is fully accredited by the Association of Christian School International (ACSI) and the Western Association of School and Colleges (WASC). For further information call the office.
Santa Barbara Academy -a year-round Core Knowledge school that begins in July. It is a public school of choice in the Santa Barbara School District. The only school in the district that has an extended day Kindergarten. SB Academy features a full time PE specialist, Music Teacher and offers Spanish as a foreign language. SB Academy is also unique in that school uniforms are mandatory.
Santa Barbara County Education Office -
Great info on schools, ect. in Santa Barbara.
Look at the SBCEOPortal.org to find great resources for Kids & Parents.
To log in - call Steven Keithley, 964.4711x5247 at the SB County Ed Office for your school password. (Most schools in Santa Barbara have a contract to access this site so it is completely free for parents. You will have online access to Encyclopedias, Atlases, games, and so much more. Kids can do research and reports through this great portal.
An independent school is a pre-collegiate, non-profit learning institution governed by a board of trustees and supported by tuition revenue, charitable contributions, and endowment income. There are more than 2,000 independent schools, each with its own distinct mission, vision, values, and methods of teaching. Accreditation standards for independent schools are rigorous and are validated by a national commission.
Members of the Santa Barbara Independent Schools include:
Anacapa School * Bishop Garcia Diego High School * Crane Country Day School * Dunn School * El Montecito School * Family School * Howard School * Laguna Blanca School * Marymount of Santa Barbara * Midland School · Boarding * Montessori Center School * Providence Hall * San Roque School * Santa Barbara Middle School
Santa Barbara's only AMI Montessori school is now located in Goleta on the 9-acre El Rancho campus. Celebrating our 32nd year providing children 18 months through 15 years authentic Montessori experiences. Organic snacks and lunches; gardens; music; movement; theater; Spanish and more!
The sbceoportal.org website has a variety of resources for children from kindergarten through 12th grade. All resources are safe and educational, designed specifically for educational purposes.
Some highlights of the resources available to elementary school students include:
Some of the resources for high school students include:
The portal is available to schools that contract with the Santa Barbara County Education Office, which currently includes all south coast public schools.
If you do not know your child's username and password, required to access the Portal resources, please email us at portal@sbceoportal.org. You can also ask your school for the password.
St. John of Damascus Academy (K-8) has been providing an exceptional education and enriching students' lives since 2001. In the best tradition of Christian education, we take a Classical approach; academically challenging and developmentally appropriate with emphasis on Grammar, Logic, and Rhetoric. Rooted in the historic teachings and ongoing life of the Church, our program integrates faith with learning across all disciplines. In addition to providing a solid foundation for higher education, the Academy prepares students to excel in every endeavor, to deepen in their faith, and to engage the world with courage and love.
60 students / 5 classrooms. K-6
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We offer a unique combination of classic academics anchored by an arts-rich curriculum. Waldorf students from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 are engaged in a dynamic learning process through which they develop the skills and motivation for a lifetime of learning. Diverse specialty subjects include Spanish, Strings and Orchestra, Fencing, Handwork, Biodynamic Gardening and Field Studies.
After school program features crafts, athletics, and creative play.
A proponent of parent education, Waldorf hosts community workshops in subjects such as parenting philosophies and techniques, children's health and development, and gardening, all lead by local and national experts.
Weekly Parent-Child Circle offered on Friday & Saturday from 9am-11am at Vieja Valley School. Please join us in a nurturing natural environment for bread baking, puppet shows, nursery rhymes, gardening and more (for ages 1-3).
To experience the curriculum in action, join us for a Walk Through the Grades, or inquire about our next open house. Call for more information.
Summer camp available in 2010 for preschool/kindergarten aged children.
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