San Diego Open Houses, November 2009

Fall brings the start of a new school year, and in San Diego it also heralds the beginning of the private school admissions season for the next school year. Students have settled in to their daily routines and the schools are anxious and ready to show families why they would be a perfect fit. If you are seriously considering a private school for your child for the 2010-11 school year, now is the time to start...

LEEDing the Way

Private schools in the San Diego area are keeping architects and construction firms busy as they upgrade and enhance their current buildings and construct new ones. As part of the building process, many of the schools incorporate environmentally friendly features. Some even attain LEED certification, which is a designation by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). According to the USGBC website, LEED is an...

Early Childhood Expert Joins Team

An Educated Choice is pleased to announce that Mare Williams, director of Aspirations School of Learning in Carlsbad, CA, has joined their team as a special contributor and expert in early childhood education. Beginning in January 2010, Mare will focus on issues that parents have regarding searching for and selecting quality preschool programs, with the goal of helping parents find just the right preschool for their...

Reminder! ISEE Test Dates Jan-Apr 2010

If you are applying to private schools for fifth grade or above in San Diego, there’s a good chance that the schools will require that your child take the Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE), which is administered by Educational Records Bureau (ERB). From January through the first part of February is prime time for taking the ISEE since a lot of schools have application deadlines around the middle of...

January 2010 Admission Events

The private school admission season is in full swing around San Diego, and many schools have scheduled events for prospective families during January 2010. These events give families the opportunity to learn more about a school’s program, meet administrators, teachers and current parents, and get a feel for the campus and facilities. Now is the time to RSVP for events coming up in January 2010. Be aware that...