Covington Elementary School

My daughter has been at St. Nicholas Catholic School for the past two years. When she first started, she was very shy and had difficulty making friends. Ms. Robbin gave her wonderful guidance in building social skills, and over time she became more confident, made good friends, and now feels very happy and supported at school. The community is kind and welcoming, and both students and teachers are very friendly.Academically, the school provides a solid education without creating too much pressure. My daughter enjoys learning, and I especially appreciate that they offer different learning groups to support students at different levels. Overall, we have had a very positive experience at St. Nicholas.

Our family has had a wonderful experience at Los Altos Christian School. The dedicated faculty creates a supportive atmosphere focused on the core pillars of Leadership, Academics, Character, and Service. We particularly appreciate the inclusive academic approach, which provides both support for students with learning disabilities and accelerated math blocks for those seeking a challenge. Through various sports, performances, and charitable events, the school unites families into a strong, vibrant community. We feel deeply grateful for how well the school has prepared our daughters for the future."

This school is such a gem! If you are looking for something super traditional, full of worksheets and conformity, then this is not the place for you. However, if you value kindness, hands-on learning, collaboration, joyfulness, and creativity, then Ventana is a tremendous option. I have had three children graduate from the school, and have a fourth currently there. All of my children are very different learners - whether seeking extra challenge and depth, or needing some learning support - and they have all thrived at the school. Ventana’s real secret is the way that they get to know and treasure your child. Children at Ventana feel 100% seen, heard, and respected by adults. They are treated as competent and so they respond with competence, which is a key and transformative tenet of Reggio Emilia education. The social-emotional curriculum is intentional, consistent, and effective, and graduates of Ventana know how to conduct themselves in all kinds of social and group settings. All of my children have consistently received praise from their middle and high schools about their ability to get along with others in both social and work/project settings, which was one of our primary goals for their education. Another critical piece of a Ventana education is the confidence of their graduates. They are all children who know exactly who they are, are proud of that identity, and have no hesitation in advocating for themselves. We also have high standards for academics and did not want a school that focused on SEL and soft skills at the expense of academics. We have been very happy with the rigor of the academics, and our children have been well prepared to go on to top private schools in the area. Singapore Math is a very intuitive and effective curriculum, and our kids have graduated “ahead” in math, without any outside work or tutoring. The writing program is particularly robust and produces sophisticated and enthusiastic writers. The art program is awe-inspiring - the art the kids create is unique and meaningful. My kids adored the tinkering program, as well as music and lots of fun afterschool classes like robotics and sewing. The preschool is full of wonder and charm, with an emergent curriculum that is effective and organic. I wanted my kids to feel magic and joy when they were in those critical early years, and to come out loving to learn for the sake of learning itself - and this is exactly what we got at Ventana.