My daughter will be returning to ACS as a kindergartner and we were thrilled to have her attend JR-K this past year. She thrived in the small environment and the JR-K teacher, Mrs. Semichy, knew each student's unique needs and some of the best ways to handle them. In addition, all of the parents were
... Read more very involved throughout the year and became a tight-knit community. I look forward to seeing my children continue to develop as individuals in this warm and nurturing community. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/09
Dynamic, nurturing teachers and a family-like parent community have impacted our children in a most positive way! My children have been at ACS since preschool and are now in middle school. In the early years, a perfect balance of hands on learning, stimulating classroom activities and skilled teachers
... Read more helped our children to gain self-confidence and a love for learning. The elementary years are full of opportunity to find success in the classroom and on the playground. A child's personal learning style and ability is respected. Meaningful and creative projects and field trips abound! Extracurricular activities like Starmites (singing group), scouting, photography club, Legorobotics, chess club provide a rich opportunity beyond the school day. Middle school strengths include challenging academics, character/community building and superb electives. These are some of the choices: spanish/french language, speech and debate, history of rock and roll, drama, filmmaking, social justice & technology. ACS is a model school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
My daughter just finished her first year and we are in heaven. Everything I could ask for in a school - teachers, parents, environment. It's perfect!
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Posted by a parent on 06/12/09
Our family has been at ACS for 13 years (and counting). It is a great community of dedicated faculty and staff, involved parents and happy and poised students. I didn't realize how great ACS was until my older children graduated and moved on to high school. Not only were they able to get into their
... Read more first choice private high school (St. Francis and Bellarmine) but were well prepared for these schools. ACS gave them a great foundation for love of learning and independent thought. They had no problem transitioning from the small ACS community to these large campuses. As a parent what I also love about middle school is that our kids can stay kids longer. No burnt out 'mini-Britneys' here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/10/09
This school is amazing! My son has been attending since preschool and he is so happy. For a kid who is going to school, I mean. The teachers are great. There may be one that my son didn't like but that was sorted out quickly enough. Otherwise it is an amazing school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/24/09
While preparing to move to California from Switzerland, I found ACS online. I am so thankful! ACS has all of the qualities I was looking for. Not only do they provide an excellent curriculum, but by teachers examples, they are teaching character qualities like kindness, consideration, respect, responsibility,
... Read more and team work. The transition from the Private school in Zurich(ICSZ) to San Jose(ACS) was so smooth. My kids are thriving AND happy. They look forward to going to school. The ACS community welcomed us with open arms, making us feel right at home. I am so thankful for all that ACS has given us and I have made life long friends. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/08
For the past eleven years two of my children have been attending Almaden Country School. It has been a life-changing experience! The wonderful atmosphere on campus feels like one big family. The school philosophy does succeed in helping each individual discover his/her gifts. The academics are challenging,
... Read more but not overbearing. The students are well-prepared for high school. My son is doing very well at Archbishop Mitty High School, and he attended Almaden Country School for ten years. As a parent, I was so pleased with the staff and students, that I became a teacher there myself! If you are looking for a nurturing, joyful and academic environment, then Almaden Country School is the place to be! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/01/08
Almaden Country School (ACS) is the most exceptional place! Our daughter is a fountain of possibilities. After horrific experiences with the local public school system here in San Jose we searched for a school that would allow our daughter to reach her full potential and still experience the joys of
... Read more childhood. ACS has provided that and more. ACS offers excellence in science, language, art, drama, and music. The teachers are wonderful, dedicated people who genuinely love their work and the children. We find all of the administration, staff, and faculty to be of exceptional quality. They are exceedingly dedicated to the 'Country School Way' and are focused on bringing out 'the gift in every child'. If you want the best education and preparation for life for your child please check out ACS. They have several Open House events per year that will astound you with their dedicated teachers and parents! Dr. Ole Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/25/08
I've lived in San Jose for more than a decade and had heard nothing but amazing things about Almaden Country School but now I understand why. My daughter is in kindergarten and we are constantly impressed by every aspect of the school. From the strong academics to the incredible enrichment programs,
... Read more this school offers a warm, caring environment where kids get to be kids. The teachers are passionate, the parents involved and the kids thriving; what more could a parent want? Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/25/08
This school is amazing. The kids are challenged academically but the skills learned go beyond the classroom. The teachers are phenomenal and the community is great. We have two daughters at this school and both can't wait to go to school in the morning. They love it. We love it.
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San Jose schools — Almaden Country School is located at 6835 Trinidad Dr, San Jose CA 95120. 6835 Trinidad Dr is in the Almaden neighborhood and 95120 ZIP code in San Jose, CA Almaden Country School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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