Kidizens is an educational enrichment program designed to help children develop real-world skills by using LEGO building blocks in a social environment. The main program is for children ages eight through 11, and allows them to work together to create their own LEGO city. There is also a Young Kidizens program designed for children ages six and seven, teaching them how to build individual buildings. Kidizens also offers a Young Senators program, where students govern a state composed of the cities built in the regular Kidizens program, as well as construct their own state capital city.
Located in downtown Los Altos Hills, Uncommon Threads offers knitting and crocheting classes. Students learn how to crochet hats and embellishments or make entrelac scarfs and fingerless mitts. Uncommon Threads also holds open knit nights and walk-in help hours. The store carries a wide range of yarns and accessories for sale.
Presto specializes in 150-hour training courses to become a certified nurse assistant (CNA). It also offers training to become licensed as a California child-care provider, training in CNA acute care, training in CPR and first aid and a review prep course for the California RN/LVN exams, conducted in Mandarin and English. The VTA bus stops across the street.
It is the purpose at Los Altos Christian Schools to provide a quality education in a Christian atmosphere. Los Altos Christian Schools reflect a return to Biblical principles, Christian morals, a conservative philosophy and personal integrity. Clear behavioral expectations and individual accountability are emphasized. The school has been providing education since 1981. Los Altos Christian Schools offers preschool, elementary school and middle school on one campus.
Gardner Bullis School is one of seven elementary schools in the Los Altos School District. The school opened in 2008 on the site of the former Bullis Purissima School, which the district closed in 2003 due to budget cuts. The closure of the only public school left in Los Altos Hills was marked by controversy, and the opening of the new school on the old site was celebrated by residents eager to see a school there once more.
Gardner Bullis had a 2009 base Academic Performance Index score of 968.
Los Altos Hills residents currently in the Palo Alto Unified School District are allowed to transfer their students to Gardner Bullis.
The school offers "Grizzly Academy," enrichment programs before and after school hours, for a fee. Programs range from chess, science, Mandarin, Spanish, chorus and theater, among others.
Georgina Blach Intermediate School is one of two junior high schools in the Los Altos School District. After its renovation several years ago, the school became recognized as one of the greenest and most energy-efficient in the district and its sustainable design by architect Lisa Gelfand was recognized in the Great Places Awards by the Environmental Design Research Associates. PG&E used Blach for a energy demonstration project.
The school's mural program, run by English teacher Valerie Lipinski (who has a degree in art) adorns the school with students' interpretations of famous works of art, by artists from Raphael to Pablo Picasso.
Foothill College educates a wide spectrum of the community, from undergraduates seeking two-year degrees to resuming students changing careers. Set on 122 hillside acres, Foothill College began winning architectural awards soon after its doors opened in 1961, including two from the American Institute of Architects. With 79 associate degree programs and 107 specialty certificate programs, the college has built a strong track record in dental hygiene, aviation repair and adaptive movement.
In 2009, Foothill College students in paramedic, dental hygiene, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, and other health-professional programs achieved a 100 percent pass rate on state and national licensing exams.
DezignKidz is a Los Altos-based business offering a variety of children's fashion programs. The company offers after-school workshops, summer camps, Girl Scout merit badge programs and parties, teaching students about fashion design, knitting, sewing and textiles. Visit the DezignKidz website for scheduling and registration information.
Baby World offers infant and toddler child-care services for the Los Altos community. The center provides a warm and supporting atmosphere to promote confidence and growth in the children. The curriculum is focused on language, social and physical development, creative arts and mathematics.
Montclaire is a K-5 elementary school, one of 25 in the Cupertino Union School District, and a 2010 California Distinguished School.
It has a base Academic Performance Index score of 973.
It has been in existence since the 1950s, and is actively supported by the Montclaire Educational Foundation and Parent Teacher Association. The school site council combines staff and parents to foster community, create a team enviroment and increase shared decision-making based on mutual respect.
Foothill College educates a wide spectrum of the community, from undergraduates seeking two-year degrees to resuming students changing careers. Set on 122 hillside acres, Foothill College began winning architectural awards soon after its doors opened in 1961, including two from the American Institute of Architects. With 79 associate degree programs and 107 specialty certificate programs, the college has built a strong track record in dental hygiene, aviation repair and adaptive movement.
In 2009, Foothill College students in paramedic, dental hygiene, dental assisting, pharmacy technician, and other health-professional programs achieved a 100 percent pass rate on state and national licensing exams.
The Pinewood School has a calm and engaging atmosphere, to help children develop into well-rounded, insightful, self-motivated and respectful indivduals. In addition to its core curriculum, Pinewood has programs for theater, music and visual arts, and interscholastic athletics. The Middle Campus, located on Fremont Avenue, serves Grades 3 through 6.
This private, nonprofit high school, housed in two adjoining buildings, was founded by Dr. Herman and Jean Ohme in 2001 and is fully accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges. It is distinctive in that it specializes in one-on-one instruction. The coursework itself is traditional college preparatory material, including many AP classes, and it is accepted by the University of California and other colleges. Students range from elite dancers and athletes who need flexible scheduling to kids who simply were underserved by a more conventional high school. SAT and other tutoring is also offered, as is distance learning. The Web site offers full staff biographies and other details.
