Challenger School — Almaden is a private school campus in San Jose that serves preschool through eighth grade. The campus offers full‑day academic programs and provides year‑round enrollment with additional enrichment and extended‑day options.
Challenger School — Almaden is a private campus serving children in preschool through 8th grade. The campus offers full‑day academic instruction and year‑round enrollment for the listed grade levels.
The campus follows Challenger’s mission‑based curriculum, which emphasizes foundational academic skills (reading, writing, arithmetic), development of clear thinking and communication, and a set of character values including self‑reliance, self‑worth, honesty, rationality, integrity, justice, and productivity. Instruction uses active learning techniques such as songs, games and guided practice to reinforce core concepts.
Elementary grade instruction focused on reading, spelling, writing and mathematics with activities designed to review and solidify previously taught concepts.
An extended‑day option for K–8 students featuring quiet table games, art and craft activities, classical music, PE games, reading or story time, and an afternoon period for homework and a snack; K–8 students may enroll or use the option on a drop‑in basis.
Kindergarten program that balances play and structured learning to develop task focus and early academic skills.
Middle school instruction that emphasizes reading fluency and comprehension, writing skills, and advancing mathematical concepts.
Year‑round preschool instruction combining music, reading, early math, art, drama, science and physical activities to build foundational academic and social skills.
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Seasonal summer offerings include half‑day and all‑day formats with themed activities for younger children and academic review and enrichment options for school‑age students.
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