Courtyard School is a private, non-profit, independent school serving a socio-economically and culturally diverse student population in grades K through 6. We follow a traditional school year (September to mid-June) and offer a full-day Summer Camp (mid-June through August).
The school is located at 205 24th Street in Midtown Sacramento.
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The curriculum at Courtyard School closely follows, and exceeds, the standards outlined by the California State Department of Education for each subject area. Through field trips, hands on activities, guest speakers, projects, and other enriching activities, the curriculum is embellished to pique student interest and foster critical thinking skills. In addition to the core subjects, Courtyard employs specialist teachers to provide instruction in Spanish, performing arts, and physical education. As a measure of academic achievement, Courtyard students consistently score above the 70th percentile on standardized tests, with many achieving in the high 90th percentile ranking.
The Courtyard staff and faculty believe that children learn best in a supportive community where parents and educators alike strive to develop an atmosphere of mutual respect. Through positive action and example, the Courtyard community works cooperatively to develop value systems which reflect an awareness of relationships with the environment, an appreciation of the creative and aesthetic qualities of the arts and sciences, and the promotion of better understanding among all individuals.
The Courtyard School Board, made up of 12-15 members, is comprised of individuals from the community and parent body who are committed to the pursuit of the educational objectives of the school. Donating their time and efforts, the Board members are responsible for setting policy congruent with the Mission Statement of Courtyard Private School.
Tuition and fee information for 2010-2011 School Year
$425.00 Annual non-refundable registration fee (TK - 6th Grade)
$908.00 monthly tuition, TK & Kindergarten
$893.00 monthly tuition, 1st - 6th Grade
Tuition at Courtyard is all inclusive and covers academic instruction, before and after school care, breakfast and lunch. Our tuition is very competitive with area private schools when one considers that the price includes academics, meals and activities from 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Additionally,winter and spring recess camps are included in the cost of tuition. There is no need to sign up and pay for school meals or for after school care. Our parents drop off their students in the morning knowing that their students needs are well taken car of for the day.
Multiple Child Discount
For those families with more than one child attending Courtyard School, a 10% discount will be taken off the monthly tuition of the older sibling(s).
Kindergarten Admissions
Kindergarten admissions generally take place from October-February, one year prior to the child starting Kindergarten. Please call 916.442.5395 or email Director of Admissions, Kristi Muraoka, to schedule a tour and assessment today.
Kindergartners must be five years old by November 2 of their Kindergarten year. We will contact prospective Kindergarten parents who are on our waiting list to schedule tours and assessments. Kindergarten tours and assessments are scheduled from October through early December of the year prior to entrance. The Kindergarten assessment consists of an in-class observation and a separate test. The assessment process will be discussed in detail during the parents' tour. Placement decisions are made after all assessments are completed, and parents can expect to hear from Courtyard in January.
Admissions for First through Middle School
We welcome new students any time during hte school year as long as there are openings. We strongly encourage you to schedule a tour with our Director of Admissions. She will happily discuss the prospect of your child attending Courtyard and will answer all of your questions about our school and the admissions process. Please call 916.442.5395 or email Director of Admissions, Kristi Muraoka, to inquire about dates for monthly tours.
If an opening is available, parents will be asked to fill out an admissions application form and submit the following documents:
- Copies of report cards, including teacher's comments, from the last two years;
- If the child has taken SAT-9 or other standardized tests, copies of these test scores from the last two years; and
- A letter of recommendation from the child's current teacher (where the prospective student has a different teacher for each subject, letters from at least two different teachers are required).
Courtyard teachers and/or staff will assess prospective first- through sixth-grade students in the subjects of reading, writing, and math. Assessments will be scheduled individually.
