Choosing an Educational Philosophy

When you select a private school in San Diego, you are also choosing the school’s educational philosophy. That philosophy influences the school’s curriculum and dictates the climate of the school. It determines how the teachers will teach as well as how the students will learn. Most San Diego private schools have a philosophy that falls somewhere on a continuum from traditional to progressive, and you...

Top Ten Interview No-Nos

A common component of the admissions process for most private schools in San Diego is an interview between the prospective family and an admissions officer. Depending upon the school and the age of the child, the admissions officer might ask to meet privately with the parents and then with the child, or the interview could be a more informal conversation with the whole family. The interview is often the most...

San Diego Charter Schools

San Diego County is home to a wide variety of charter schools. The attraction for many families is that charter schools are free to be innovative in the way they teach children while also being held accountable for student results. The schools operate on the basics of choice (families and teachers choose to be there), accountability (schools are judged on how well they meet their charter’s goals for students...

Shoes and Shadow Days

My favorite part of shoe shopping is trying on all of those lovely shoes. On the shelf, every one of them looks so appealing. The image of a nice evening out with those shiny stilettos adorning my feet comes quickly to mind. The salesperson, noticing my dreamy gaze and correctly sensing my interest, is quite happy to regale me with all of the benefits of the shoes – the incomparable brand name, the top notch...

Nessie and Other Myths

Art installation of Loch Ness Monster with visiting children in Grand Rapids, MI. I’ve always been fascinated by myths. I clearly remember when I was in sixth grade and I came across a book in the school library about the Loch Ness monster – or Nessie as I like to think of her – and I became absolutely obsessed with knowing more. Was the monster real? What was it? And I’m sorry, but I just...