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Tag: <span>Schools</span>

Uniforms – What to Wear to School

Milpitas schools have requirement to wear uniforms in grades K-8. Check below for details about what your school uniforms should look like.

Many local stores with a children’s clothing section will have uniforms in the late summer, just a school is starting. See list below of acceptable sources and brands.

Uniform requirements for the current school year in Milpitas, CA.

  • Shirts must have a collar, such as a polo shirt, a dress shirt, or a turtle neck style.
  • Sweaters and jackets must be plain without excessive or large lettering on them.
  • In general, shoes, socks and belts must be fairly plain and typically white, brown, black or blue. Shoes must be closed-toed.
  • Check by school name below for color options. Verify through links.
School
Pants, Shorts, Skirt, Skorts or Jumper		 Blouses, Shirts, Sweaters, Sweatshirts
Always Solid Colors
Burnett
Navy Blue, Khaki, or Black. Jeans Fridays.		 White, Hunter Green, Burgundy, Black, or Navy Blue Polo Shirts with collars, short or long sleeves. Spirit-wear.
Curtner
Navy Blue, Khaki, Black or White (solid colors only)		 White, Navy Blue, or Burgundy with collars
Mattos
Navy Blue or Khaki		 White, Burgundy or Navy Blue, with collars
Pomeroy
Navy Blue, Burgundy and White		 Navy Blue, Burgundy and White
Randall (In Spanish)
Navy Blue or Tan Khaki		 Navy, Light Blue, White (solid color only)
Rose
Uniforms are optional. Dress code or Solid Blue or Black (Black Jeans or leggings ok)		 Rose School Spirit Shirts, or White, Burgundy, or Red with or without collars
Sinnott
Navy, Tan Khaki, Black  or Burgundy (solid color only), Athletic pants and Opaque leggings are ok		 Navy, White, Burgundy, Gray (solid color only). Spirit wear T-shirts
Spangler
Navy Blue, or Tan Khaki
Can be cargo or any other style, Jeans on Fridays only.		 Navy Blue, White, Forest Green, Burgundy (solid color only). Spangler t-shirts may be worn on Fridays only.
Weller
Navy Blue, Black, or Tan Khaki		 White, Navy Blue, Black, Gray or Burgundy. Weller spirit-wear.
Zanker
Navy Blue, Tan Khaki		 Navy Blue, Burgandy or White. Zanker logos permitted.

Middle Schools
Rancho
Blue Jeans, Black
Jeans, Khaki, and Navy Blue.		 Black, White, Burgundy, Navy Blue or Hunter/Forest Green, Black, or Khaki. Spirit shirts.
Russell
Blue or Black jeans (not ripped or frayed), Khaki, or Navy Blue		 Black, White, Burgandy, NAvy Blue, or Green. Polo, turtleneck, collar or collarless shirt, sweatshirts, dress shirts.

The high schools do not require uniforms, but they do have dress codes.

Milpitas High School students must dress appropriately for school. A student’s apparel or lack of apparel should not distract from the educational process. Clothing that depicts violence and/or obscene words/pictures, sexually suggestive statements, or drugs/alcohol are considered inappropriate and will not be allowed at Milpitas High School. Clothing that reveals cleavage, belly, back, or underwear disrupts the educational process. Shoes must be worn at all times. Any student dressed inappropriately will be sent to the office. More on page 19 & 20 of student handbook.

Cal Hills Dress Code
And daily schedule and calendar.

Check with your school office for details.

Where to Purchase Uniforms

Check for Discounts in the Fall!

Costco
French Toast
JCPenney
Justice (girls only)
Kohl’s
Lands End
Merry Mart
Old Navy
Sears
Target
Walmart

Education Demographics for Milpitas

A resource page for gathering recent education demographics for Milpitas Unified School District student data and statistics.

California School Dashboard
Milpitas Unified School District education demographics reports.

Data & Statistics
Administration of data and statistics collected from California’s schools and learning support resources for the purpose of identifying trends, measuring performance, and identifying educational needs.

DataQuest
Provides meaningful data and statistics about California’s K-12 public educational system that supports a wide variety of informational, research, and policy needs. Summary and detailed data reports are available for multiple subject areas at the school, district, county, and state levels.

District Overview
From GreatSchools.Net, Milpitas schools reviewed here. Information on this page is based on data provided by schools to the California Department of Education.

National Assessment of Educational Progress
NAEP, often called “The Nation’s Report Card,” can let you know how well the public schools in California are teaching reading and other basic skills.

English Learners

English Learner Students by Language by Grade Milpitas Unified 2020-21
You’ll be amazed by the number of languages spoken in the homes of Milpitas students.

Language Groups that Meet the ’15 Percent and Above’ Translation Needs For Milpitas Unified (2020-21)
Spanish and Vietnamese students are the largest groups of students needing translation help in schools here.

Funding

Budget Act for 2023–24: Information
This letter, prepared by the California Department of Education (CDE) fiscal policy staff, provides information on the budget actions that affect Kindergarten through grade twelve (K–12), adult education, and early education programs. In the May Revision, the Governor announced that the state faced a revenue shortfall of well over $50 billion, and deep cuts across all state programs, including education, were necessary in order to balance the budget.

Graduates

12th Grade Graduates Completing all Courses Required for UC and/or CSU Entrance All Students Milpitas Unified (2016-17)
Out of 753 graduates of Milpitas High, 401 graduated with UC/CSU required courses in 2017. (Last date available 4/2021.)

Preschools and Daycare in Milpitas

Please note that the preschools and daycare providers listed with GoMilpitas.com are listings only and are not recommendations. The information provided by GoMilpitas.com is believed to have come from reliable sources, including the facilities themselves or those open to the public domain.  However, the preschools shown are listings only. In no way does GoMilpitas.com, any site partners, or any sponsors endorse, license, nor otherwise recommend daycare lists found on the GoMilpitas.com Web Site. GoMilpitas.com exists as a first step for parents, and is not intended as a recommendation of any kind. We encourage you to contact the preschools and daycare centers themselves for the most accurate information. We also encourage you to contact local Day Care Licensing Agencies to check records of Child Care Providers that you are considering.

For summer time childcare for older children, check Milpitas Summer Programs and Camps.

Centers

Achieving Stars Academy
We provide an enriching environment where children can explore their potential. We serve children from 2 years 9 months of age to entry into first grade.
301 South Abbott Avenue.
408-263-8802

Building Kidz of Milpitas at Main Street
Where performing arts and learning take center stage. 2 to 4 and up. Summer camp for kids up through age 6 available.
195 North Main Street
Milpitas, California 95035
408-934-1540
CA License: 435700750

Calaveras Montessori School of Silicon Valley
A traditional Montessori preschool that serves Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and Kindergarten age children.
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard.
408-945-1331.

Cisco Family Connection
We welcome Cisco Employees and Cisco Contingent workers and their families. Here in Milpitas our early education programs offer flexible full-time, part-time, and back-up schedules for children ages 6 weeks through private kindergarten and school age camp programs.
800 Barber Ln
408-853-2197

Crescent Montessori of Silicon Valley
Ages 3 to 6.
1651 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-821-0109.

Day Star Montessori School
Montessori educational program. Ages 2 1/2 Yrs – 6 Yrs. 215 Dempsey Rd., 408-263-1618.

DiscoverLand Daycare and Pre-School
Sponsored by the Seventh Day Adventists, this center for 2 to 5 year olds has been in business since 1974.
1991 Landess Ave.
408-263-7626.

Elan Esprit Preschool
A few of our specialties are loving children, teaching a child to read and weekly field trips. Web Cams: View your child throughout the day.
40 E Carlo St.
408-262-3848

Foothill SDA Elementary School
Ages 2 Yrs – 5 Yrs. Christian.
1991 Landess Ave
408-263-2568.

Genius Kids
Ages: 2 years to 12 years, Licensed Day Care, Preschool, Pre K, Transitional and Enrichment Kindergarten and After School
487 & 495 Jacklin Road, Milpitas, CA 95035. Facebook page.
487 Jacklin Road
408-610-4000

Global Village Montessori Preschool
high quality Montessori education for children aged 2 – 6 years. We have a balanced curriculum, inspired teachers and an inviting physical space leading to happy children. We offer Toddler, Preschool and Kindergarten options using the American Montessori Society (AMS) Montessori method.
1146 Jacklin Rd.
408-956-8711 and
1247 S Park Victoria Dr.
408-791-6747

Golden Harvest Montessori School
We offer variety of programs: preschool, kindergarten and after school.
1905 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-719-1686.

Gulu Gulu Preschool & Afterschool
3 months -2 Years Nursery Program, 2-3 Years Old Toddler Class, 3-5 Years Old Preschool Enrichment Class (Potty trained required), and Afterschool Enrichment Program.
1845 Armand Drive (Preschool/Afterschool)
408-477-1478
27 E. Carlo St. (Learning Center)
408-594-8242

Hands On Learning Center
Christian daycare serving Milpitas, Fremont & San Jose California Since 1984. Pre-School & Pre-Kindergarten (Ages 2-5), Before & After School Care (Ages 5-6). Academic. 637 S Main St., 408-946-5623.

Happy Hearts Academy
Ages 2 years through 6th grade after school. Language English, Hindi. Academic curriculum. 8AM – 6PM. Full and part-time programs available.
550 N. Abel St.
408-946-8200.

ICC Preschool
Ages 3-5 Yrs. A culturally stimulating space that facilitates social, emotional, physical and cognitive development.
9am-3pm.
525 Los Coches Street.
408-934-1130 x226

Jacklin Commons KinderCare
Ages 6 Wks – 12 Yrs. Each day is packed with carefully designed activities structured around the six main development areas.
860 N Hillview Dr.
408-263-0444.

Little Flowers Montessori
Our Milpitas campus offers full-day and half-day programs for toddlers (18 months) up to 6 year olds. This campus is near I-880 and CA-237 intersection.
200 Serra Way #50
408-262-6227

Main Street Montessori School of Silicon Valley
Ages 3 to 6. There is a great sense of community within the Montessori classroom, where children of differing ages work together in an atmosphere of cooperation rather than competitiveness.
630 S. Main St.
408-586-8643

Merryhill Preschool
Ages 2-Pre-K. A Nobel Learning Community.
123 Corning Ave
408-946-2812

Milpitas Christian Preschool
Christian Daycare and Pre-school.
1000 S. Park Victoria Dr.
408-945-6530 ext. 21100

Milpitas Discoveryland Preschool
Our “Hands On” program involves children in developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Our playground with it’s park like atmosphere, allow young developing bodies to use their large muscles as they explore nature in a beautiful setting.
1991 Landess Avenue
408-263-7626

Milpitas KinderCare
Ages 2 Wks – 12 Yrs. Preschool through School-age programs. Christian.
400 S Abel St.
408-263-7212.

Milpitas / Rose Head Start
Ages 3 Yrs – 5 Yrs. Rose CDC is also home to our local HeadStart program. Head Start is a federal program that promotes the school readiness of children ages birth to 5 from low-income families by enhancing their cognitive, social and emotional development. The Milpitas HeadStart site is managed by HeadStart of Santa Clara and San Benito counties. Head Start Program on School Grounds.
250 Roswell Dr.
408-453-6900.

Monarch Christian Schools
Ages 3 (potty trained) up to 6. We offer half-day and full day programs year-round.
1715 Calaveras Blvd.
408-263-4840.

Rainbow Childhood Development Center
All programs now online. A subsidized child care program. Check out their virtual program for preschoolers.
227 S. Main Street
408-781-8428

Ready Preschool
Ages 2 up to 6. Great bilingual preschools and my kids really learn a lot from that school. Highly recommend to people who wants to kids to know Chinese and English.
430 S Abel St.
408-659-8462.

Stratford Preschool
By balancing traditional instruction in reading, writing, and math with art and music, the Stratford preschool curriculum teaches 21st century skills of communication, collaboration, problem solving, and analysis.
341 Great Mall Pkwy
408-262-6200

Center Lists for Silicon Valley

Back-Up Care Advantage Program
Listing service for babysitters, daycare and preschool providers. From Bright Horizons Family Solutions.

Milpitas Babysitters – Care.com
Local babysitters can list their services here, and parents can use to find babysitters by various categories.

Play Groups

Milpitas Moms and Kids
We attend Milpitas events and create our own. We also have playdates in surrounding cities.

Smart Mom’s Baby-sitting Co-op Startup Kit
This book is for a mother of preschoolers who wants time out to better care for herself, her family, and her friends. Do the start up in one hour with three friends. Then slowly have others join. When you get ten-moms you will always be able to count on a sitter. With ten moms you are also free to be a sitter when the time works with your schedule.

Home-Based

Milpitas Alliance for Better Child Care
A local group of family child care providers dedicated in support of one another and of the children and families in their care. Meetings held the second Tuesday of each month at the Milpitas Community Center or at a member’s home.
Contact Toby Librande at 408-586-3203.

Children’s Place Preschool
201 Spence Ave.
408-772-7777
Providing a comfortable and stimulating environment, we encourage toddlers to explore and provide infants with the nurturing they need. License: 434414732.

Janice’s Daycare Home
1216 Daniel Court
408-263-5855
Milpitas location, home cooked meals, License # 430758457

Kiran Childcare
Licensed home day care facility by the mom of Challenger School kids. Indian Provider: We speak Hindi, Punjabi and English.
255 Balboa Dr.
408-256-9100 or 408-497-4100.

Little Hands Preschool & Daycare
I am Roshan, an artist, a fun mom of two adorable sons and wife of supportive and hard working husband. I love to spend my time with kids and run a pre-school day care. English and Hindi spoken. Red Cross First Aid trained. License #435700337.
520 Heath Street
408-464-1659

Marina’s Licensed Day Care
Ages 6 Wks – 4 Yrs. Home-based infant and child care.
1647 Everglades Dr.
408-946-0131.

Mellissa’s Day Care
Ages 6 Mos – 12 Yrs. Home-based infant and child care.
2265 Yosemite Dr.
408-934-0177.

Sherry’s Busy-Bee Child Care
Ages 0-12. Home-based. Full time and part-time. Preschool program. Red Cross Certified.
226 Greentree Way
408-263-6879.

Rajipo Daycare
Languages: Gujarati, Hindi, English. Ages 6 weeks to 5 years. Licensed. 8AM – 6PM. rajipodaycare@gmail.com.
800 Russell Lane. Milpitas, CA.
408-915-7254.

Tender Heart ChildKare & Pre-School
Ages 6-weeks thru after school care. Licensed daycare. Homecooked organic meals. We speak English, Hindi, Gujarati, Konkani, Sindhi, Telugu and Marathi languages.
195 King Court – near India Community Center
408-242-3572.

Information for Daycare Providers

The California Child Care Resource and Referral Network
Coordinates services that assist local child care resource and referral (R&R) agencies in providing child care information and services to parents, child care providers, policy makers, and business and community leaders in every county in the State.

California’s Rules for Child Care Facilities
California has five different documents regulating health and safety in child care facilities.

GrantsNet
A tool for finding and exchanging information about Health & Human Services and selected other Federal grant programs. It is part of the much-publicized national movement toward providing government resources to the general public in a more accessible and meaningful manner.

Licensing Information
In California, childcare providers are licensed through the Department of Social Services (CDSS), Community Care Licensing Division. Providers caring for children from more than one family are required to be licensed.

National Child Care Association
NOW more than ever providers, early childhood educators, parents, businesses, etc. MUST be vocal about the situation that licensed child care is facing. Without your participation there are not enough voices to change where we are headed. Please use the letter provided below to contact those in control of your future.

Tutoring Services

Tutoring centers and private teachers in Milpitas to help children of all ages to better in math, English, and other subjects.

Free Tutoring

Homework Help for Grades K-6 at Library
Are you a student in grades K-6th and need help with homework? We have tutors for you to receive homework help, Monday, Tuesday (beginning March 5th), Wednesday and Thursday from 4 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. No registration is required. Basic school supplies will be provided.
Milpitas Community Library
160 N. Main St.
408-262-1171

Randall Elementary
Milpitas Unified School District is offering free tutoring to students in grades one through six attending Robert Randall Elementary School. Students must participate in the free and reduced meal program. The tutoring is offered before or after school, or on weekends. Pick up a registration packet at Randall or call 635-2600, extension 6014.

Tutoring Centers

Best Brains
Specialize in teaching students ages 3 to 14 in Math, English, Abacus and General Knowledge.
623 S Main St
Milpitas, CA 95035
510-394-0000

C2 Education of Milpitas
We offer individualized test preparation for the SAT, ACT, PSAT, SAT Subject Tests, and AP Exams. Our Milpitas location also provides test prep services for the SSAT, ISEE, HSPT, and other private school entrance exams.
75 N Milpitas Blvd
Milpitas, CA 95035
408-262-2100

Eye Level Learning Center
Our attention to detail sets us apart, and we’ll make sure you’re comfortable with a specific subject before moving forward.
236 N Abel St
408-520-0686

Falcon Learning
We provide the following services:
After-school care and transportation from nearby schools; Homework help including assistance in understanding their work; Enrichment classes that relate subjects to help students make real-life connections; Camps during school breaks through out the year.
1128 Jacklin Rd
408-658-0742

Genius Kids
Our After School Programs provide academics, arts & crafts, public speaking, and several other fun, enrichment activities all under one roof. Our unique curriculum motivates our participants to become productive, engaged community members. Our results clearly show that students who attend our programs gain social & academic skills, show improvements in self-esteem, learn respect towards their peers, school & community through daily interaction with positive role models.
487 Jacklin Road
408-610-4000

Kumon
At Kumon of Milpitas, our goal is to help all students succeed in school. To learn more about our program, pricing, and schedule, please contact us at yingyingguy@ikumon.com.
304 S. Abel Street
408-956 0881

JEI Learning Center Milpitas
JEI believes that all children have unlimited learning potential. JEI’s scientific, effective education system provides an individualized learning program based on needs and ability.
6 North Abel St
408-263-7100

Mathnasium
We specialize in teaching kids math the way that makes sense to them. Near Yogurtland.
12 S. Hillview Dr.
408-263-0123

Montfort Prep
Offering academic enrichment courses for grades 2-12, delivering our polished test preparation program, and serving college bound students.
1323 Jacklin Rd.
408-684-7001

PEL Learning Center of Milpitas
Math, English, homework help, and private tutoring.
1782 N Milpitas Blvd. A200 and A201
408-888-2772

Star Academics
We specialize in Singapore Math (aligned with California Common Core standards) and English from First Grade to Grade 9. More recently, due to popular demand, we have also expanded our program to include Schoolwork Help.
1757 Landess Ave
408-650-2588

The Tutoring Center
Unique research-based Rotational Approach to Learning(TM) system combined with One-to-One Instruction that rapidly increases academic skills and concentration span.
Director: Jessica Chuang.
1765 N. Milpitas Blvd.
408-263-5377

Vision Literacy
Trains volunteers to tutor adults in basic literacy skills.
Sobrato Foundation Center
540 Valley Way, Building 4.
676-READ (7323).

Online

Craigslist | Lessons & tutoring in south bay area
Add your classes here or find a tutor or class to join.

Private Tutors

Ekta Dang
High school and college levels. Sciences, maths, English and Hindi. PhD in Electronics. Taught engineering at reputed university for 2 years. Reasonable rates. 408-406-9997.

Patricia Brower
Grades 3-8. Math, Latin, and English. 6 years experienced private school teacher. I also specialize in homeschool curriculum. Love to work with kids! $30/hr. Milpitas location. Contact me at trixmaree@yahoo.com.

Mathematics Tutors near Milpitas, CA
Personal math tutors near Milpitas listed in order of rating. You can also sort by distance or price. You may change the subject area from math, too.

Resources for Tutors

The California Reading List
13 lists keyed to the results of the SAT-9 test.

Academic summer camps and programs in Milpitas
Milpitas has several camps and summer schools within the city limits or quite close by. Fun places for kids to spend a week or more right here in Milpitas. Call before sending in any funds.

Music in Milpitas

Whether you wish to learn to play an instrument or sing beautifully, or just come to hear some wonderful music or find a venue to play in, welcome to the world of Milpitas Music!

Instrumental Music & Vocalists
Live Music
Music Lessons
Recording Studios
Other Silicon Valley Musical Resources

Instrumental Music & Vocalists

Community Concert Band
Schedules and upcoming performances, email list, membership info, performance repertoire and music library. Facebook page. For information, contact Lauri Flynn, 408-586-2778.

Manuel Romero
Many of us know this fine young Milpitas singer from his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner at the City Hall Grand Opening and such.

Milpitas High School Music Program
Participation in a music ensemble demonstrates teamwork, focus, and dedication – all of which are invaluable traits for college applicants. Boosters number is 408-945-5543 for band information.

Silver Strings Guitar Group. Learn music on guitars.
Silver Strings Guitar Group (Now Defunct)

DONATE A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Music in Schools Today (MuST)
Whether you give your time, your money, your expertise, or an instrument that is no longer needed, with MuST there are many ways to contribute to the music education of children everywhere. If an impoverished child needs an instrument, look here! 582 Market St., Suite 213, San Francisco, 415-392-9010.

Live Music

Blue Note Lounge
Yelp review. “There’s an awesome live jazz show every Sunday evening with just a $5 cover charge.”
765 E Capitol Ave.
408-262-8363

Music Lessons

Darrell Leffler’s Academy of Music
Group and private lessons for piano, voice, guitar, and violin.
1209 S. Park Victoria
408-942-7943

Milpitas Guitar Lessons
Learn Guitar Without Feeling Lost with Phil Johnson. Landess & Piedmont Roads.
408-539-5423

South Bay School of Music Arts
Silicon Valley’s music education facility. (Instrumental and vocals) Site down temporarily, so linked to Yelp Reviews.
330 South Abel Street
408-945-8014 or jsantoro@sbsma.com.

Veksler Academy of Music and Dance
We offer dance classes in Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Hip Hop and music lessons in piano, guitar, voice, violin, flute, saxophone, clarinet and drums.
91 S Abbott Ave.
669-252-0277

Recording Studios

Bill Hare Productions
Located in the hills above Milpitas, and established in 1984. Specializing in Contemporary Professional and Collegiate A Cappella.
4001 Calaveras Road
408-942-5580

Stoneman Studios
Services include Recording/Tracking. Post Production, ADR, Voice Overs, Videos, Film, Podcasts, Music Recording and Production, Commercials, Arrangements, and Field Recording.
930 Wrigley Way
650-799-1355.

Other Silicon Valley Musical Resources

Meeting Halls for Events in Milpitas
Whether you need a meeting hall for business, a wedding, or large event, there’s a place to rent in Milpitas!

Metro Active | Silicon Valley Music This Week
Metro lists and links by type of music the hottest spots this week in Silicon Valley.

San Jose Chamber Music Society
The San Jose Chamber Music Society is dedicated not only to keeping the old masters alive, but also to bringing fresh sounds to the Bay Area.

Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD)

Milpitas School District Office
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
408-635-2600

Calendar

District Calendars
Notices of district meetings.

2023-2024 School Year
First Day of school, Thursday, August 10, 2023
Last day of school, Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Registration for 2023-2024 School Year began on January 24, 2023. Go to the Enrollment page for more details.

Campuses

Milpitas High School
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Find out about school information, clubs, events and other news at Milpitas High School, Milpitas, CA.

Maps to Milpitas Schools
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Maps showing where the public schools are located, links to school websites, contact information, principals’ names and email addresses.

District Info

What to Wear to School
A GO MILPITAS RESOURCE
Most Milpitas elementary schools and both middle schools require uniforms. Check here for your school requirements.

District Overview
From GreatSchools. Overviews of each of our schools.

Milpitas Board of Education
Photos and contact information of the members of the Milpitas Unified School District Governing Board.

Milpitas School Board Meeting Calendar
Meetings televised on Comcast channel 15 at 7:00 p.m. during the Board meetings. Meetings are held the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 PM in Robert Randall Elementary School, 1300 Edsel Dr, Milpitas and virtually via Zoom and YouTube as well. Video recordings of all meetings are posted on our Board Meeting Videos web page.

Milpitas Unified School District
This is the home page for the school district, with an overview of the community and goals for the public school district.

Milpitas Unified School District Job Openings
Please click on a job title below for detailed information about a specific posting. Online application available.

County Services

Santa Clara County Office of Education
Silicon Valley’s county-wide educational resource and administrative center.

Reading

Silicon Valley Reads
Planning is underway for Silicon Valley Reads 2024. We will be announcing our books and theme in the Fall! Sign up for our mailing list to receive the latest information.

Editorials

Closing the Gap To Build Support for Education
If you could see the lineup of people, resources, and money behind the effort to persuade you that all is well, you would be astonished that any negative or critical coverage appears anywhere, at any time. From the Education Intelligence Agency. [Note: MUSD just hired a PR consultant.]

Endowments

Milpitas Community Educational Endowment
MCEE became a concept in the late spring of 2009, after the latest round of budget cuts to the school district, several parents and community members were discussing what impact those cuts would have on the quality of education.

A Perfect Partnership: School & Program Needs
Schools looking for businesses and non-profits to partner with schools to provide funding or sources for the following school and program needs in Milpitas.

Family and Community Engagement

CASSY – Counseling and Support Services for Youth
At Milpitas schools, we provide the following services:

  • Individual, Group & Family Therapy
  • Crisis Intervention & Treatment
  • Suicide & Depression Awareness Campaigns
  • Staff Support & Training
  • Parent Consultation
  • Community Outreach

Resources for Immigration Support
In these uncertain times for our families who have immigrated to Milpitas, our employees continue to stand UNIFIED in our commitment to work together and show that Milpitas values every single student, regardless of background, experience, and views.

Parent Teacher Associations (PTAs)

The Trojan Parent
We sponsor staff appreciation events, chaperone student activities and ‘lend a helping hand’. The PTSA is proud to sponsor our annual scholarship program which awarded $500 scholarships to graduating seniors based on their school involvement, community service and academic improvement.

Sinnott Parent Teacher Association
We provide a link between staff and parents to support all of our students.

Special Education Parent Teacher Association of Milpitas
Milpitas Unified is a member of the Special Education Local Plan Agency (SELPA). For additional information about SELPA, please check the California Special Education Local Plan Areas website. Announcement of formation of SEPTAM.

Programs

California Consortium for Independent Study
We are a state wide organization interested in the advancement of independent study programs. Milpitas is in Region 5.

MUSD announces plans for Virtual Pathway curriculum in 2021 and beyond
On Tuesday May 4, 2021, Superintendent Cheryl Jordan announced via email the creation of the MUSD EducatEveryWhere v. 4.0 Virtual Learning Pilot program for students who thrive in a virtual learning environment. This program will be implemented alongside normal in-person learning even after the pandemic is over, as an alternative option for some students, according to the email. Students in the program will be supported directly by the district, Jordan said.

MUSD EducatEveryWhere Flexible Learning
This site is designed to provide parents/guardians resources & support to implement EducatEveryWhere Flexible Learning.

FACT SHEET: Biden-⁠Harris Administration Announces Public and Private Sector Actions to Strengthen Teaching Profession and Help Schools Fill Vacancies
Today, August 31, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration is announcing new efforts to strengthen the teaching profession and support schools in their effort to address teacher shortages as the new school year begins. This announcement includes new commitments from leading job platforms to make it easier for Americans to find opportunities in the education field, and new initiatives from teachers unions and national and state organizations to expand high-quality pathways into the profession for future teachers.

State Educational Organizations & Info

California High School Exit Exam
The California High School Exit Examination (CAHSEE), formerly a graduation requirement for students in California public schools, was suspended effective January 1, 2016.

California PTA
Explore and utilize this Web site to learn about convention, health, parenting, community concerns and educational issues.

California Sixth District PTA
Santa Clara County’s PTA organization which provides leadership and advice, assists in unit or council organization and training, provides resources for Parent Education workshops, offers recommendations regarding legislative and advocacy issues and communicates critical information from the National and California State PTAs.

California’s Standards, Curriculum, and Assessment
Figure out what your child should be learning. Many files in Adobe Acrobat.

California Teachers Association
Here, you can learn about the organization that represents and serves more than 330,000 members – consisting of teachers and other education employees in the state’s more than 1,000 districts.

Adult Education, Community Colleges

Schools, classes, colleges and universities offering adult education in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area of California.

Next semester enrollment now open at most.

Community College in Milpitas

San Jose City College Courses at MHS Campus
San Jose City College is excited to share with you a great opportunity that gives you free parking and free use of textbooks if you take your classes at Milpitas Extension. Milpitas Extension is a unique collaboration between the Milpitas Unified School District (MUSD) and the San Jose Evergreen Community College District (SJECCD) to establish an Educational Innovation Lab. The Milpitas Extension is a ZTC (zero textbook cost) site. We provide free textbooks on loan for the entire semester for classes taken here.

Technest
Technest|SJCC in collaboration with the University of California, Berkeley (BerkeleyX) will offer an 18-week course, BerkeleyX Data 8 Foundations of Data Science on edX. The BerkeleyX course does not require prior statistics, computer science, or programming experience.

College Admissions Help

Walnut Education
Choose the perfect consultant. Get into the perfect college.
1201 South Main Street
347-276-6048

Community Colleges

DeAnza College
DeAnza offers not only traditional on-campus courses, but also a wide range of alternative learning options such as learning by watching videos, on television and online distance learning.

Evergreen College
Evergreen offers a wide variety of classes.

Foothill College
Foothill, as well as offering on-campus courses, offers world-wide access through its online and telecourses.

Gavilan College
Community campuses in the south end of Silicon Valley, in Gilroy, Morgan Hill and Hollister.

Mission College
Learn English as a Second Language online, right here! Online registration available.

Ohlone College
Located in Fremont at the base of Mission Peak, this community college is utilized by Milpitans.

San Jose City College
City College offers a strong core of general education and majors’ courses for students who intend to transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

West Valley College
Located in Saratoga, on the west side of Silicon Valley. Flexible course options including online and distance learning.

ESL – English As A Second Language

ESL – English as a Second Language
English classes for non-native English speakers in Milpitas, Fremont, San Jose and general Silicon Valley area.

Research Centers

Rock Center
Harvard Business School Silicon Valley outpost located at 3000 Sand Hill Road in Menlo Park. Cases have focused on topics such as the issues faced by very early stage companies.

Universities

Cogswell University of Silicon Valley
CLASSES WILL BE PRIMARILY ONLINE FOR THE SPRING 2021 TERM. Prepares technical college students for success in the creative-technology industries by providing an extraordinary, real-world college education inspired by the entrepreneurial spirit of our Silicon Valley location.

DeVry Fremont
Jumpstart your career with a degree from DeVry University
· Complete your bachelor’s degree in as little as 2-3 years
· Programs in business, IT, engineering and more
· Leading firms actively recruit from DeVry
Closest campus: 2160 Lundy Ave, Suite 250, San Jose, CA 95131

San Jose State University
A metropolitan university in the heart of downtown San Jose, within commuting distance of Milpitas.

Santa Clara University
A top private college offering undergraduate and graduate degrees, noted for its law and business schools.

Silicon Valley University
Ceased operation spring 2018. Lost accreditation. Site still up to help students get records and refunds. 1649 South Main Street. 408-956-9898, 408-956-9834.

Stanford University
Top private research university located in Palo Alto, about 20 miles from Milpitas.

University of California Santa Cruz Extension
Great place to get those post grad classes you need for a top job in Silicon Valley. Search on Milpitas for classes in town. Other facilities not too far away either. Map and Directions.

University of Silicon Andhra
The University of Silicon Andhra will be known worldwide for its innovative programs that infuse and embed the rich traditions of India in its liberal arts based research, sciences, health, technology, and professional programs. UofSA will create an educational journey for its students which will educate aspiring leaders worldwide in all sectors of society.
1521 California Circle
844-872-8680

Vocational

Milpitas Adult Education Programs
Helps adult students achieve academic success, vocational goals, and personal enrichment. Located in the Samuel Ayer Education Center, Building 400. DUE TO COVID-19 , OUR OFFICES ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED TO THE PUBLIC. PLEASE CALL OR EMAIL US FOR INFORMATION.

Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center
Metropolitan Education District (MetroED) operates Silicon Valley Career Technical Education Center (SVCTE) and Silicon Valley Adult Education (SVAE). Annually, MetroED collectively serves almost 11,500 students by providing state-of-the-art Career Technical Education and Adult Education programs.

Mipitas Unified’s Innovation Campus

Illustration of future Innovation Campus. Photo courtesy of MUSD.

Milpitas Unified’s Innovation Campus slated for completion in 2024
By David Newman, Milpitas Beat, July 31, 2021
Programs will include new high school and alternative high school classes that will be dedicated to 11th- and 12th-graders needing special guidance to help them become successful. The campus will be located at 1331 E Calaveras Blvd., where the old Ayer High School site and district offices currently reside.

MUSD Innovation Campus Campaign
Partner with us today! Let’s build a brighter future together.

In Nov 2018, according to the Santa Clara County Registrar of Voters office, Milpitas Unified School District made history as it passed its largest school district bond – $284 million – by the largest margin of voters – 71%. This community investment will provide $66.8 million toward the development of the MUSD Innovation Campus, accommodating enrollment growth and ensure healthy learning environments. The campus will include education and research centers for students. $25 million more is needed to complete the full campus. Partner with us and take part in completing the vision. ​

Milpitas Innovation Campus

Milpitas Unified School District

Milpitas School District Office
1331 East Calaveras Boulevard
Milpitas, California 95035
408-635-2600

Our MUSD Alliance Partners (MAP) for Ready Future Learners program includes a unique alliance of partners who will have the opportunity to expand the possible shaping workforce development. When you partner with us, you:

  • Become a Founding Member of MUSD Alliance Partners (MAP)
  • Invest in Cooperative Facility Branding
  • Invest in Classroom Development Programming
  • Increase numbers of resident workers in Milpitas, high school through adult
  • ​Propel Milpitas forward as a global Silicon Valley leader in shaping the 4th & 5th Industrial Revolutions
  • Develop the global workforce for years to come

Current Partners

  • KLA Corporation
  • ​City of Milpitas

Suits on and by Michael Tsai vs School Board

Two Milpitas Unified school board members file police reports against Michael Tsai over “harassing messages”

By Rhoda Shapiro & Eric Shapiro, August 31, 2022
“We’re no longer in a state of emergency,” Yip-Chuan said, explaining the reason for her vote in an interview with The Beat. “We’re all back in person.”

Following the meeting, Trustee Tsai texted the three board members who didn’t vote with him this message:

“Think very carefully about what you are doing. Trust me, you should hope that nothing you do causes me to lose my race.”

He fights back…

Michael Tsai, Milpitas School Board Trustee

I’ve received a number of deceitful, threatening, and abusive messages from other board members and their cronies over the years. I’ve patiently endured and given them the professional courtesy of giving them privacy and not publishing their harassing messages, despite being told by multiple people that I should go public about the lies and workplace bullying.

Maybe I should have. I technically still could.

Stratford School has Unusual Funding Source

New Stratford School facility will open at former Orchard Supply site
By Eric Shapiro, Milpitas Beat, September 9, 2021
Per a Milpitas Planning Commision vote last month, on August 11, the 44,088-square-foot site will become a private school for students in preschool and early elementary grades. The school, which will be able to accommodate a maximum of 480 such students, will be operated by Stratford Schools, a company with existing locations on Great Mall Parkway and Corning Avenue, and is expected to open its doors in the Fall of 2022.

Go Milpitas
I dug a little deeper into Stratford’s business. Spring Education Group (SEG), is a for-profit private school company based in Campbell, (or Saratoga, depending on the site), California. SEG’s CEO is Shawn Weidmann. It is majority-owned by Primavera Capital Group, a Chinese-based investment group. Makes one wonder about end game here. If you want to go down another rabbit hole, google Fred Hu, the chair of Primavera. He, who attended Harvard, currently sits on Hong Kong Government’s Strategic Development Committee and the Advisory Committee for the Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission. In other words, this is not the way your typical private school is funded. Primavera’s intention is to “Connect Global Investors to China’s Leading Companies.” Says so on the Primavera home page.

Spring Education Group is organized into 3 divisions:

  • The Early Childhood Education Division includes 135+ schools (as of 2021) offering infant care through PreK/K programs. Our locations span a nationwide geographic footprint and a diverse array of pedagogical approaches — including our proprietary Links to Learning curriculum that draws from the collective expertise of renowned early-age educators such as Dewey, Piaget and Vygotsky; Montessori schools that embrace both accredited Montessori methods – AMI (Association Montessori Internationale) and AMS (American Montessori Society); and progressive language immersion programs in Mandarin and Spanish.
  • The K-12 Division includes 55+ schools (as of 2021), with programs spanning Preschool, Elementary, Middle School and High School. Across all of our K-12 schools, the common theme is our dedication to providing high-quality education and delivering superior educational outcomes through a variety of acclaimed pedagogical approaches. Our proven curricula include the top-ranked BASIS Curriculum used in our BASIS Independent Schools and Stratford’s STEAM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) curriculum that was recognized by the White House as a leader in early childhood STEM education.
  • The Online Division features Laurel Springs School, a WASC-accredited pioneer in online private school education since 1991 that provides flexible and personalized learning experiences for students in kindergarten through 12th grade and beyond.

The SEG is buying up schools right and left all over the US. If you have one to sell them, just fill out the form and they’ll gobble it up, and run it and invest in it from Communist China. They already own Merryhill School in Milpitas.

What does Shawn Weidmann bring to your child’s education through experienced leadership of educators? Shawn joined Stratford School as the CEO in April 2015. Previously, he was the COO of Public Storage, the world’s largest operator of self-storage facilities with over 2200 sites in the 38 states. His extensive career as a leader includes being President of Teleflora, the world’s largest network of retail florists; consultant at McKinsey & Company; product manager for Progressive Insurance; and a partner at EHS Partners, a boutique consulting firm. He launched his career as an Army officer, leaving active duty as a Captain.

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