Private Middle Elementary Schools Los Gatos, San Jose, Bay Area

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Private Middle Elementary Schools Los Gatos, San Jose, Bay Area
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A Yavneh education is about discovering how a child learns in order to maximize each student’s potential. Fostering curiosity, encouraging risk-taking, and ingraining a love of learning is what we do best. We are committed to academic excellence rooted in Jewish tradition.
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Kindergarten
The Gan (kindergarten) year focuses on social and emotional development, encouraging a child’s natural curiosity and emphasizing problem-solving skills, independence, and identity building.
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Elementary School
In first through fifth grades, our students grow into readers, writers, mathematicians, scientists, and engineers. They are guided in their development of social skills, character traits, leadership, and the building of community.
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Middle School
Yavneh’s middle school provides innovative programming that encourages leadership and empowerment. We support early adolescents’ developmental needs as we challenge and enrich their minds and spirits.
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"Yavneh gave me a foundation of knowledge that helped me throughout my education. Yavneh encouraged learning and intellectual curiosity. That kind of encouragement at such a young age is invaluable."
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"My grandkids are having a great experience at Yavneh. They are growing and learning so much, and have become caring, kind, and responsible. The teachers and community are amazing!"
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"I like that the teachers are welcoming and helpful. They help us with whatever we are working on, are accepting of mistakes, and encourage creativity."
8th Grade Student
“Yavneh is a great school because you learn a lot about Jewish values and because you meet teachers and friends that help you learn. Each day you do good things.”
3rd Grade Student
"A fantastic school with a strong sense of community, strong academics, and amazing educators and administrators. Our family is very happy we chose Yavneh."
Parent
"I joined Yavneh in second grade. Both the teachers and students went out of their way to make me feel welcome. By the second day of school I felt like I had known everyone my whole life."
Student
"Yavneh has helped me discover my true passions. My teachers care not just about my education but about me. Next year I will be going to high school and I could not feel more prepared."
Student
"I like Yavneh because it challenges me and encourages me to do better. All the teachers really care about who we are socially and academically."
7th Grade Student
"My favorite class is environmental science where we get to plant in the garden and make dishes out of what we grow."
5th Grade Student
"Yavneh is such a blessing! The values, academic program, and community - what a gift to be able to send our children to this phenomenal school."
Parent
"There is emphasis on "real" learning - critical thinking, problem solving, writing, inquiry, leadership, creative expression, and social emotional intelligence. Classes are small and teachers are warm, dedicated and creative."
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"At Yavneh I know that my kids are getting not only the best education and Jewish values but also are seen and cared for. My kids LOVE going to school every day and as a parent, I can see how Yavneh is a home away from home."
Parent
"I love that my children are learning how to be caring, responsible people while also getting the highest level of academics and Jewish education. "
Parent
"The curriculum is amazing, always advancing and growing. And looking at the 8th grade class every year reminds me of the great confidence and leadership that results."
Parent
"We are very happy with how much attention there is to learning, playing, and relationship building. My daughter comes home singing and telling me stories and is always proud when she is recognized for helping others."
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"I am grateful for the most caring, warm, energetic and intelligent faculty. My kids are thriving and learning beyond what I thought possible."
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