Tuesday, January 8, 2013

圣地亚哥(圣迭戈)的私立小学


圣地亚哥好的私立小学

公认的最好的,噹噹噹!Mission Bay Montesori


400个学生,PreK(3岁-6年纪), 有中文课,中文老师还是我客户呢,呵呵。 听说这个学校已经被来自三藩的中国人买了。 

一个家长写的Review

My son graduated from MBMA, attended a top middle/high school and graduated with a 100% college acceptance rate. I was so impressed by his education at MBMA that I went on to become a montessori teacher. He received one of the finest educational foundations, and as his parents, we built upon it. Education is important to us. Mission Bay offers a well-rounded education at a favorable cost. The school offers advanced academics, mulitple foreign languages, band, and fine art classes. As an educator, I do not know of many programs in San Diego that have an award winning science program and a gold star level band program. After school programs range from robotics,youth karate, yoga, Chinese class, tennis lessons, and chess. Almost every child in school is enrolled in band. This school is doing a lot of things right! Perhaps it is not for every student; the academic program is challenging. It has educated many students who have gone on to attend some of the finest universities in the country. I know from personal experience that teachers address learning challenges early in the school year with goal setting conferences. It is an excellent school. Go on a tour and see. 

This is a wonderful school with rigorous academics and a rich curriculum. The teachers are very kind and loving but firm and expect a lot from the kids. The elementary school stays true to Montessori philosophy that learning is an individual endeavor rather than a group activity. Unit work is taught in a more traditional, group setting while reading and math are more one on one, especially in the lower grades. The student to teacher ratio is very good - often a 1:5 ratio due to how the childrens' day is structured. If you are considering this school, you have to see beyond the exterior; there is no beautiful landscaping or state of the art facilities. The beauty of the school is the educational program itself. 

认识不少医生,教授家都送到这里

位置在Mission Bay/La Jolla/UTC


第二家不错的是~Del Mar Pines


小,才150个学生。 学费$12,750

位于 Carmel Valley


后面排名不分前后

The Rhoades 


300个学生, 在Encinitas



K 到12 的,是基督教会学校  - Santa Fe Christian 

这里另外一家是Horizon
也是k -12. 教会学校。 

着两家都在豪宅区蓝桥圣菲,贵啊,富人云集。


La Jolla Country Day School


非常的有名,是K-12的。 现在的校舍很气派,(以前比较旧,现在拿到很多的funding).  我有好几个韩国客户都是把小孩子送这里。 tradition家里都是自己开公司的。

学费Half-day Nursery: $13,280Full-day Nursery 16,600and Half-day Jr K: $14,105 Full-day $17,631Kindergarten- grade 4: $23,950 Grades 5 - 8: $27,282 Grades 9-12 27,591

La Jolla 法国学校

http://www.sdfrenchschool.org/

法国人开的, 第二外语是法语

学费Pre-K0 - $14,250 + 700 fees PK1,PK2 & K & 1-5th: 13,250 + 700 fees 6th - 8th: 14,250 + 900 fees

圣地亚哥(圣迭戈)的私立学校


关于私校

为什么上私校?加州的公立,上到好学区里面已经很好了。 私校真的有必要吗?

一年3万块左右,首先很多人是不能负担的。 所以自然这个选择就排除了。 

我相信,如果不是高额的学费,会有很多人都会选择去私校。

私校的设施好,环境优美这些硬件就不用说了。最重要的就是私校对于孩子的教育是比较量体裁衣。 老师对学生的比例是1:10左右。  老师的质量和水平高。 老师没有两把刷子,在私校要被家长布鲁下去的。 学生对老师的教学的反应有地方去说。 老师的态度是激励学生对学习和科学的兴趣。 

其次,私校的小scale, 对于孩子自信心和个性的培养肯定是有好处的。 私校走一圈下来接触到的学生都很阳光,也有教养,友好。 气质和公立的大部分学生截然不同。 学生人数少,课外辅导参加各种竞赛和课外小组的机会多。露脸的机会多慢慢就自信了。 另外,私校对于学生的文科,阅读和写作都相当的重视。

最后,私校和一些好大学都有良好的connection, 对学生上大学都有4年计划,指导性强。私校花大钱雇佣专业人士帮助学生申请大学。 这些人都很有经验,帮学生确定方向和如何写申请。 

在私校家长的connection也更strong, 会定期有不少的活动强。 

总之,私立还是公立, 大家总结的是 - 私校=保底不封顶  公校 = Sink or Swim



Thursday, January 3, 2013

43 Best Websites For Furniture, Home Goods And Decor

1. Ballard Design: Although this line has a traditional feel, there's something for everyone. And you can choose between hundreds of fab fabrics for upholstered pieces.
2. Jonathan Adler: This cheeky potter has expanded to colorful furniture, lighting, accessories and even fashion -- and it's all available online.
3. C. Wonder: One of our favorite resources for affordable, preppy pieces with a dose of color.
4. One Kings Lane: The king of of decor flash sale sights, this one specializes in amazing vintage finds, too.
5. Fab: One of the newer flash sale sites, this one focuses on more up-and-coming brands.
6. Anthropologie: This fashion retailer also has quirky kitchen gadgets, bedding, accessories and furniture -- but prices can be steep.
7. My Habit: Owned by Amazon.com, this flash sale site has great deals.
8. Gilt Home: Get deals from hot designers and items that were curated from some of the best.
9. 1st Dibs: A designer's secret source for vintage and antiques for the home.
10. MoMa Store: A no-brainer for interesting and artful gifts crafted by notable designers.
11. H&M Home: Finally, this inexpensive fashion retailer is selling their awesome home pieces online in the U.S.
12. DwellStudio: Furniture, rugs and more with a chic midcentury vibe and cool prints.
13. Horchow: Neiman Marcus' decor site, we love browsing through designer furnishings and wait for their friends and family sale to pounce.
14. Poppin: The go-to source for bright colored desk accessories and organizational gear for a stylish office.
15. JCPenney: Yes, this department store's been around forever, but their newly launched housewares by Martha Stewart, Jonathan Adler, Terrance Conran and more are pretty amazing.
16. Circa Lighting: This Southern based company has curated the most beautiful pendants, sconces, chandeliers and more.
17. Pier1: For inexpensive pillows and candles tabletop and more with a worldly vibe, we always head here.
18. Target: Some of our favorite home designers, like Nate Berkus and Rachel Ashwell, have affordable and on-trend collections at this big box store.
19. Zara Home: Another fast fashion shop that sells housewares online, head here for trendy bedding, tableware and accessories.
20. Pieces: This Atlanta boutique with unique finds is accessible to everyone, thanks to this easy to shop site.
21. Room & Board: Known for the well-made sofas and seating, this store has everything you need for a modern home.
22. Urban Outfitters: You'd be surprised at the cool furniture, bedding and more you'll find at this hipster haunt. And it's surprisingly affordable!
23. John Derian: Well know for his decoupaged dishes, this NYC haunt's online shop has one-of-a-kind items from a group of interesting artists and designers.
24. Z Gallerie: Head to this online shop for posh and glamorous looking decor.
25. Joss & Main: This flash sale site often hooks up with current celebs and style mavens to curate housewares.
26. Design Public: Into modern design? This site's for you.
27. Wayfair: Looking to shop for everything, all at once? Try here for the largest assortment of brands and products.
28. Canvas: With a natural palette and rustic aesthetic, this site has it all, from bedding to furniture to great gifts.
29. Design Within Reach: This shop sells reproductions of classic midcentury designs plus other modern items, although anything here will be a bit of a splurge.
30. Crate And Barrel: For classic furnishings with modern lines, you really can't go wrong with anything from C&B.
31. West Elm: Always on trend, this shop under the Williams-Sonoma brand has an earthy, vintage look. Look out for great sales.
32. Overstock: A go-to source for everything under the sun, we'll check here first for great basics like bedding and lighting.
33. World Market: A huge selection of furniture and accessories with incredibly low price points.
34. CB2: Crate and Barrel's hip little sister, this store has everything you'll need for a modern home or apartment, and prices are very fair.
35. HauteLook: This flash sale website has a surprising selection of small accent furniture and accessories for low prices.
36. Thrive Furniture: Handcrafted midcentury furniture. It's pricey, but the value is evident.
37. Home Decorators Collection: Shockingly affordable pieces perfect for an apartment-dweller or starter home.
38. 2 Modern: Wide range of stylish designs with a clean-lined aesthetic.
39. Schoolhouse Electric Lighting: Great source for affordable pendants and more in a ton of colors with a funky retro look.
40. All Modern: Exactly what it sounds like, this site is perfect for those who want a home that rivals Don Draper's.
41. Blu Dot: Pricey, but well worth the cost for high-end modern designs.
42. Serena & Lily: With a sweet aesthetic and adorable kids' stuff, this is the place to find pretty lighting, bedding and more.
43. Apt 2B: This L.A. based site has a startup-y feel, but the curators definitely have an eye for style.