Challenger School
Because You Know the Value of Education
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Child Care, Preschools, K-12 Schools, Elementary Schools, Junior Highs, Kindergartens
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Challenger School is an independent private school focused on academic excellence, individual achievement, critical thinking skills, and self-reliance. Our curriculum is built on the foundations of knowledge: language arts, math, and logic. Early mastery of these basics prepares students for advanced studies and learning at an accelerated pace. Our uniquely structured classes yield astonishing results. Challenger students achieve scores on average in the 90th percentile on the national Stanford Achievement Test (SAT). This means that our average student outperforms nine out of ten students who take that test. Challenger School offers preschool through eighth grade programs. Come tour our beautiful campus, learn about our renowned programs, and meet our amazing staff
Editorial by Citysearch
More than 20 private schools throughout the Western U.S. focus on education from preschool through eighth grade.Key Points
- Academic preschool
- Phonics, science, math, and art
- Clean, save environment
Reviews for Challenger School
I have had two children in Challenger schools. The younger one is in Challenger, Palo Alto now and I am very impressed with the school's approach to educating him. The staff expect a lot out of my son. The two desirable outcomes are that even in meeting part of the expectations, he is learning a lot. More importantly, he is kept so focused on his goals he does not have time to get into trouble.
I am very happy with the school.
Posted 08/21/09 | Report Abuse
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You get what you paid for.... "what they think is an education worth $$$" I feel that the challenger in Palo alto sucks because of the uncaring management... "drop your kids, we give him/her the education we think is good. Don't be interested, don't ask questions and don't bother us, we know what is best for your kids.
What Challenger in Palo Alto needs to do is to improve and educate their staff. The school targets the Indian and Asian community and has no diversity. The directors have no communication skills and feel they work for corporate not the parents therefore no need to communicate with the parents.
It may be that they are underpaid and overworked.
Posted 07/06/08 | Report Abuse
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We've been very happy with Challenger Pre-School.
Our 4-year olds go there and they come back full of facts and
seem happy learning. The staff is supportive and helpful.
They're a bit expensive but worth it.
PROS: Excellent academics and supportive staff
CONS:
Posted 05/11/06 | Report Abuse
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What set this school from the rest is the attention each teacher gives to each student. They don't treat you like another person. They want to help you grow and want you to learn. They take the extra necessary steps to influence you in your school work.
Posted 05/02/06 | Report Abuse
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If your child is ready for an academic preschool program, I think you'll find he or she will be happy and make a lot of progress. Most kids come out of the preschool knowing how to read a bit.
Our younger child went through this and was excited when he arrived and when he left at the end of the day. If your child is both learning and happy, there's a lot to be said for the program.
The staff was very good. They are a highly structured school, which leads to less inconsistency in the preschool teachers.
Posted 04/28/06 | Report Abuse
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I had very good impression about challenger schools, but when I sent my kid to Palo Alto school, my impression is completely changed. Staff at Palo Alto school is completely ruthless, they are just money minded and they do not show any courtesy with parents. Their directors are very frustrating; I am not sure why their management not taking any action or teaching some customer care classes to their directors.
I never recommend any one to Palo Alto challenger until their directors are replaces especially in their pre school program
Pros: Good curriculam
Cons: Very bad directors
Posted 12/07/07
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