Although just off of the main intersection, Sheldon Acres Child Development Center has a quiet and peaceful vibe. The child development center first opened in 1985 and takes in children ages 2 through 10 years old. The center has a large playground and swimming pool.
Since 1993, St. Peter's Lutheran School's goal has been to create a difference in children, so they can grow academically spiritually, emotionally, socially and physically. The school runs from kindergarten through eighth grade. If you are looking for a small school with a family atmosphere and religious values – this could be the school for you.
Pleasant Grove High School, home of the Eagles, is a part of the Elk Grove Unified School District. Opening in 2005, Pleasant Grove joined the ranks of the other seven high schools in the district. The school offers many extracurricular activities such as sports, band and FFA.
Named after a prominent pioneer family, Foulks Ranch Elementary School was recognized by the federal government in 2004 as a National Blue Ribbon School for its success meeting the requirements of the No Child Left Behind Act. The school operates on a year-round calendar. Parents participate in the school community through Foulks Ranch's active Parent Teacher Organization, as well as volunteering their time to help teach art and other subjects.
The Phoenix Schools is tucked in a friendly neighborhood environment. When you walk in you are warmly greeted by the faculty members. More than just child care is offered; learning experiences and safe, structured fun is a part of each day. The teachers genuinely care about seeing the students discover their own paths in their early stages of life.
Northern California's largest school district, Elk Grove Unified spans 320 square miles of suburban, urban and rural territory, including parts of Sacramento, Rancho Cordova and unincorporated county land. Its 62,000 students speak close to 80 different languages, and just over half come from families whose incomes qualify them for free or reduced-price meals. Unlike in some other large school districts, Elk Grove Unified students consistently score higher than the state average on achievement tests - a success school officials attribute to continuity of leadership. The district has had a small number of superintendents in its 50-year history, and some school board members have served for decades.
In addition to its 39 elementary schools, nine middle schools and nine high schools, the district operates three continuation schools, a school for children with special needs, an adult school and its own charter school. A new virtual academy allows kids who don't do well in traditional school environments to learn from home. While some schools operate on a traditional calendar, others use a year-round, multi-track system.
The elected Board of Education meets the first and third Tuesday of each month; meeting agendas are available on the district's website.
The district's transportation hotline is 916-686-7733 and its food services department can be reached at 916-686-7735.
Owned by Rhonda Hensley, the Early Learning Center offers indoor and outdoor education and child care, accepting children from age 2 to 10. The walls are covered in projects from the students, showcasing their creativity and achievements. For the past 23 years the learning center has been at its current location, sitting on 3-1/2 acres of land.
Elk Grove CDC provides a program of fun, recreational activities, as well has helping elementary school children with their homework, projects and and any other academic needs. Its goal is to partner with children and their families in supporting a child's academic success.
Peace preschool holds the philosophy that children learn through play. Each class explores different areas of language, science, math, reading, motor and social skills. The preschool ministry is based on the beliefs that each person is a child of God and loved by God, that we show our love for God by being loving to others, that Jesus is the Son of God, and that the stories in the Bible show us how people had faith in God.
Sacramento's BabyStop offers a variety of birth and baby services. The company offers childbirth classes such as epidural childbirth, natural birth, baby sleep and parenting. Classes last about fours hours and hold up to five couples. In addition, Sacramento's BabyStop provides family photography sessions, doulas and baby nurses.
An attractive collection of earth-toned buildings that sits on the southern edge of Elk Grove, Cosumnes Oaks High School was built for a population boom that never materialized. About 1,000 students now attend a school intended to serve twice that many, a situation the school district is trying to rectify through changes in attendance boundaries. In the meantime, Cosumnes Oaks' current students enjoy a brand-new campus including a library, auditorium and sports facilities. They can sharpen their knife skills at the on-site culinary school or learn about green building at the school's architecture and urban-planning academy.
CDI is part of the Child Development Centers(CDC) and Continuing Development Incorporated(CDI) which is a statewide non-profit organization providing before and after school care for children and infants. This CDI location is run through the Raymond Case Elementary School located in the Highway 99/Sheldon Road area. It provides afterschool childcare to school aged children as well as a preschool for younger kids. Preschool at CDI focuses on 2 levels of development: cognitive, social and physical. The professional staff focuses on Kindergarten readiness. Within 60 days of enrollment parents will receive a thoughtful and balanced assessment of the child's skills and development. Parents will be asked to attend two conferences to discuss how their child is doing. There are flexible hours available for preschool classes. School aged children can be enrolled in before and/or after school programs. During their time at CDI fully trained staff will help the children with their homework and school projects, individually tailor learning plans to help them in areas were they need extra assistance, and provide a fun and supportive environment for them to learn and grow. Subsidized care is available. Please contact the CDI director for more information.
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School, a K-8 private school, is a feeder school for the renowned Jesuit High School. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School offers a faith-filled education based on Catholic values. St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic School offers a full academic curriculum including religion, reading/literature, English/language arts, spelling/vocabulary, science, social studies and mathematics including pre-algebra and algebra in the seventh and eighth grades. SEAS offers physical education twice a week and music weekly. Tuition is $3,675 yearly.
With decades of experiences, the employees of Golden Valley Academy consider the children they watch to be family. The spacious academy offers a large play area and clean facilities that allow kids, who are as young as infants, to have some fun while Mom's away. It has been in operation for more than 20 years.
Named after a local historian and educator, Florence Markofer Elementary serves close to 700 students enrolled in grades K through 6. It scores relatively high on the state's Academic Performance Index, and has an active group of parent volunteers who recently raised money for the school's librarian to continue working after her position was eliminated due to budget cuts. Over one-third of its students come from families defined by the district as low-income.
The Elk Grove Montessori School beams with creativity. From the moment you walk into the office you will see all sorts of projects going on. The students' day is well balanced between learning and play. And it is the goals of the staff members to reach each and every child and meet them on their level to help them succeed.