Challenger School - Shawnee
Open today 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description provided by the business.Challenger School has been inspiring children to achieve since 1963. Challenger School Shawnee is a San Jose private school with unmatched academic results. Our students scored in the top 10% nationally on the 2024 Iowa Assessments. Start early and start right. Explore our preschool curriculum. We offer preschool year round from as early as 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our preschool programs are a surprisingly affordable alternative to daycare and can fit with your schedule. Children 2 years and 9 months or older are eligible for our preschool programs. Our Shawnee campus offers elementary school for kindergarten through eighth grade. Schedule a tour today to discover the Challenger difference. Conveniently located in San Jose, CA.
Openings Now
Challenger School - Shawnee is now enrolling for one or more spaces.
Location Info
500 Shawnee Ln
San Jose, CA 95123
| Monday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Thursday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Financial Aid
- Sibling Discount
Languages Spoken
- English
Location Details
- Can provide homework assistance.
- Has a kindergarten program.
- Offers summer care programs.
- Meals are provided.
- Outdoor play space is available.
Programs Offered
Preschool
Kindergarten
Schedules
Full Time
Calendar
School Year
Description
Challenger’s fun-filled kindergarten program engages students and develops their ability to stay on task in order to optimize their success. We’ve perfected the balance between play and learning so well that our kindergartners can’t tell the difference—it’s a seamless environment of learning and fun.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
Extended Classtime
Schedules
Before Care, After Care
Calendar
School Year
Description
During Extended Classtime, students enjoy games, art and craft activities, music, reading and various enrichment classes. The afternoon session also includes a brief recess, the opportunity to complete homework, and a time to eat a snack.
Elementary School
Calendar
School Year
Description
Challenger's elementary students are taught to think critically. We inspire students to be independent, responsible individuals. With an engaging, value-based curriculum, Challenger prepares elementary students not only for higher education, but also for successful lives.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
Middle School
Calendar
School Year
Description
Challenger Middle School studies include higher-level concepts and activities such as writing in active rather than passive voice; solving problems using measures of central tendencies like mean, median, and mode; evaluating the validity of arguments; modeling the Earth with globes and maps; interpreting the mood of a piece of music; and examining the effects of colonization and imperialism on world history. Challenger students take pride in their intelligence and accomplishments!
Education Types
- Academic-Based
Summer Camp
Schedules
Full Time, Part Time
Calendar
Summer Only
Potty Training
Required
Description
In Challenger’s enjoyable summer program, teachers and administrators strive to instill in students a love for learning that will last a lifetime. They prepare students with a bedrock foundation of knowledge, encourage them to take responsibility for themselves, and help them develop logical and independent thinking skills. Our students have loads of fun along the way! Challenger offers both half-day and all-day summer programs. In our summer program, uniforms are not required.
Education Types
- Academic-Based
Licensing
Challenger School - Shawnee is a grade school. K-12 programs at schools are not considered child care and are generally exempt from child care licensing.
The licensing information listed below pertains only to child care programs offered at this facility, which may include preschool, extended care, or care for children below the age of 5.
Type
Licensed Child Care Center
Identifier
434408058
Capacity
154
Issued
08/05
Parent Reviews
Awesome teachers!!! Great, friendly staff!!! My son loves going to school in the morning and when he gets home, he loves telling me what he learned that day. At only 3 1/2 years old, he's learning how to sound out words. It's amazing!!! His confidence level has improved, he's no longer a shy little boy. Challenger makes learning a fun and enjoyable experience for the kids.
School and the teachers are awesome. They help your child to be successful.
