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Spring Hill Advanced Elementary School

250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950 -

School Notes Overview:

Vision Statement To provide students with a challenging, wholistic education while nurturing confidence and creativity, and to foster responsible stewards of our world who are inspired to make a global impact. Mission Statement We deliver a rewarding, customized, individually-paced educational experience to high-aptitude and gifted K-8 students. Spring Hill School is a community where we know each student; we offer an innovative learning environment that supports the development of Lifelong learners and inspires students to be engaged contributors to society....

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School Overview:

	Spring Hill Advanced Elementary School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Other special emphasis association(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	High Aptitude Learners, Gifted
Year Founded	1977
County	Santa Cruz County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	156 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	37%	40%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 16 students
	Grade 2 - 16 students
	Grade 3 - 16 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 18 students
	Grade 7 - 20 students
	Grade 8 - 20 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	70%
Average Class Size	17
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	164 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 27 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,250
% on Financial Aid	15%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$4,400
Head of School	Sylvie Hill
Admissions Director	Diane McCarthy
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Dance
	Flag Football	Tennis
	Volley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	Extracurriculars
	Chess	Hip Hop Dance
	Kids Art	Lego Robotics
	Music	Photography
	Rock Band	Student Council
	Tech Club	Tumbling
	Typing

School Notes:

Two full time teachers in Kindergarten
Class size limit of 16 students
Strong emphasis on experiential learning & individualized programs in reading and math — children can work at their own pace
Exceptional language arts, math, algebra, science & life lab programs
Fine arts: music, drama and studio art
Before and after school care
After school optional enrichment programs: clay sculpture, tumbling, chess, music, and a sports program: volleyball & basketball
Profile last updated: 10/22/2009

In the News:

Education Digest: Sept. 27, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on September 27, 2009 at 08:36:01 am
APTOS Delta's open house event on tap Delta High School at Cabrillo College, 6500 Soquel Drive, will host its Fall Open House from 5-7 p.
EDUCATION DIGEST: Sept. 20, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on September 20, 2009 at 08:37:22 am
County Back-to-school nights on tap Mission Hill Middle, 425 King St., will offer samples of the new school lunch food during its Back-to-School Night at 6 p.
Education Digest: Sept. 13, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on September 13, 2009 at 08:36:31 am
Santa Cruz Back-to-School nights on tap The following is a partial list of dates for local Back-to-School nights: Soquel High, 6 p.
Education Digest: June 7, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on June 7, 2009 at 08:46:54 am
Aptos Orchard School wins award for video "Growing in the Garden -- The Orchard School," a short video produced by the Aptos K-6 school, won first prize in Life Lab's 30th Birthday Celebration video contest.
Education Digest: May 31, 2009 (Santa Cruz Sentinel)
posted on May 31, 2009 at 08:46:24 am
BONNY DOON New Bonny Doon superintendent named Stephanie Siddens, the principal at Aromas School, has been named the new superintendent-principal of Bonny Doon School.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (95060)	School Zip (95060)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,172 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	51%	32%
Population Average Age	34 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$54,082	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.6 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	44 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	51% / 49%	55% / 45%