Spring Hill-advanced School Of Santa Cruz

250 California Street, Santa Cruz, CA, 95060-0950
Tel: (831)427-2641
Grades: K - 8 | 156 students
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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, movtivated and often 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.

School Overview:
Spring Hill-advanced School Of Santa Cruz
School Type School with Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 8
Learning Programs Supported High Aptitude Learners, Gifted
Year Founded 1977
Awards Honored for National Blue Ribbon Award Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students 156 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 37% (CA School Avg.: 43%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 20 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 8:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree 70%
Average Class Size 17 students
Classroom dress code Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Feb. 27 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $11,960
% on Financial Aid 15%
Average Financial Aid Grant $4,700
Admissions Director Diane McCarthy
Admissions Associate Elissa Tomlin
Sports
Total Sports Offered 5 sports
Sports
Basketball Dance
Flag Football Tennis
Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total Extracurriculars 11 extracurriculars
Extracurriculars
Chess Hip Hop Dance
Kids Art Lego Robotics
Music Photography
Rock Band Student Council
Tech Club Tumbling
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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: 09/29/2011

Nearby Schools:

Spring Hill-advanced School Of Santa Cruz
Gr. K-8 | 0 mi. away
New Horizons School
Gr. K-5 | 0.7 mi. away
Gateway School
Gr. K-8 | 0.9 mi. away
Holy Cross School
Gr. PK-8 | 0.9 mi. away
Monterey Coast Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 1.5 mi. away
Georgiana Bruce Kirby Preparatory School
Gr. 6-12 | 1.5 mi. away

View all schools in: Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, Zip 95060

School Reviews:

  • Recommended May 21,2012 - We love the reduced instructional hours and many fun field trips. The school culture is a charming blend of privileged and provincial. The school screens out sub-advanced students in order to control the quality of our child''s peer group. This school has it all!*-Posted by Parent *

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