Keys at a Glance
Quick Facts
- Independent
- Grades K–8
- Nonsectarian
- Nonprofit
- Average students per class: 17
- Accreditation: California Association of Independent Schools
- Established in 1973
- New middle school campus opened in September 2009
- Specialty classes: Science, Spanish, Mandarin, Art, Music, PE, Social and Emotional Learning, Speech, Drama, Technology, Library, and Study Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Outdoor Education: Overnight trips at all grade levels
- Extended care: Before School and After School programs
- School-wide buddy program pairing Lower and Middle school students
- Hot lunch program available through Kid Chow
- Dress code, but no uniforms
- After school athletic program for grades 5–8
- After school clubs and activities on campus
- Vacation care and camp programs available
Accreditation & Affiliations
- Accredited by the California Association of Independent Schools (CAIS)
- Member of the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
- Member of the Educational Records Bureau (ERB)
- Member of Common Ground
- Member of Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD)
Hours
Before School Care: 7:30am–8:30am
School Day:
Grades K–4: 8:30am–3:10pm
Grades 5–8: 8:40am–3:20pm
After School Program: 3:10pm–6:00pm
Transportation
Free transportation shuttles are provided for travel between the Palo Alto CalTrain station and both school campuses in the the morning and afternoon. Transportation between campuses is also provided free of charge.