San Jose preschool - daycare - elementary school
 

Private Preschool and Elementary School

 
     
 

Additional Services include:
Summer Swim Lessons

Summer Day Camp
Tuff Tumblers
Picnic Grounds
Corporate Events

Our programs and services include:
Recent Tower Events
Quality Curriculum
"Back to Basics" Approach
Family Atmosphere
Convenient Hours
Theme Weeks
Special Events
Lunch Program
Computers
Game Room
Physical Education
Tutoring
Student Council
Homework Club


Homework Club

In today's hectic world, quality family time is a valued commodity that is in short supply. A growing concern is occurring nationwide over the amount of time children are spending on homework. It has been proven that the most effective learning takes place in the classroom, however, homework is essential in enforcing what is being taught.

The growing opinion is that homework is growing nationwide because class time and class days are decreasing in most states. At Tower Academy, our students have a longer academic school day and attend school about a month longer in academic days than our public school counterparts.

At Tower Academy our emphasis is on learning in the classroom while homework is used as a tool to reinforce that learned material. We do this by providing ample time for students to complete work in the classroom and after school. However, homework is still a necessary tool and still is an important part of our program. In addition, studies show that parent involvement at school and with homework has a direct positive effect on student development and academic success. The completion and turning in of homework on time also promotes student responsibility while building self-esteem.

To meet the growing concerns over homework, Tower Academy has created the "Tower Academy Homework Club". The goal of the program is simple. Tower Academy provides its students with a structured homework period daily to complete most if not all homework assignments. A comprehensive homework program provides students with an environment conducive to learning while lessening the need for individualized tutoring. The program also reduces stress levels at home where working parents can focus on specific student needs and not general assigned homework. The program is directed and supervised by regular teachers with assistance from our elementary aides.