FAQ
Is Foothill Adventist Elementary School accredited?
Foothill Adventist School is accredited by the Council for Private School Accreditation. We also have a Certificate of Evaluation from the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. In addition, the church office of education also operates a comprehensive accrediting process to maintain a high standard of excellence in all Adventist schools. If you're interested in a particular Adventist school, feel free to contact that school and ask to be put in touch with students and parents who attend that school to get a sense of what the education is like. We think you'll find, as an ongoing study is finding, that on average Adventist schools are better places to learn than any other.
Where is the school located?
The school is at 1991 Landess Avenue, Milpitas, CA 95035. Click here for driving directions.
How do I enroll my child?
Please read the Application & Registration page.
Do I have to be a member of the church for my child to attend?
No. We encourage all faiths and beliefs to take advantage of our quality educational program.
What are the uniform requirements for school? What happens if my child does not have a uniform?
School uniforms are a requirement at Foothill Adventist. See the Uniforms page for further details.
Your child will not be allowed to attend class without a uniform.
Outerwear (jackets and sweaters) should be as close as possible to school colors (Hunter Green or Navy Blue). No other colors will be allowed.
Uniforms of the approved color and style may be purchased at Merry Mart uniforms.
What supplies does my child need for class?
Click here to see each classroom supply requirements.
What are school hours?
Classes begin at 8:00am. All students must report to the gym for opening exercises at 7:55am. School will dismiss at 3:15 P.M. on Monday - Thursday, and at 12:00 P.M. on Friday.
What happens if I cannot pick up my child on time?
Your child will be placed in After School care on a emergency basis. A $10 fee will be assessed for this service.
Who do I call if my child is sick?
Please call the number on the top of this page and let the Office Administrator know that your child is absent and the reason.
How much is tuition and other fees?
Please review our Tuition & Fees page for details.
Can payments be made online?
Absolutely! Go to our Pay Online page to pay tuition and other fees. Donations can be made there too.
Can I pay tuition and fees online by credit or debit cards?
Foothill accepts checks only online for tuition and fees. Foothill is a non-profit organization which operates on a lean budget. Consequently, it would rather invest more funds into school programs that would otherwise be used to pay credit or debit card transaction fees.
Why is Foothill so affordable?
The cost to attend Foothill may seem high but the value in terms of safety, nurture, academics and other facets which make your child successful is immeasurable. Foothill is a private school operating as a non-profit 501(c) 3 corporation. It therefore strives to make the tuition and fees affordable. Some factors to be mindful of:
- Private schools are not subsidized as are local public schools. However, the Central California Conference and Milpitas SDA Church supplement the education of Foothill students to alleviate some of the cost.
- We offer Foothill students more options than many other schools, including integrated technology, an expanded library and healthy, vegetarian meals.
- The cost for current textbooks, up-to-date technology, and physical plant upkeep has escalated at a higher rate than inflation.
- Rising insurance costs, to cover liability on the playground and on field trips, for example, take a sizable chunk of school budgets.
- We believe that your child gets a better education when he or she can spend more personal time with the teacher. Foothill boasts a low teacher-student ratio (maximum 24) because we place personal attention as a priority.
Does the school have a lunch program and how much does it cost?
The school offers a nutritious lunch with a varied meny for $4/meal for grades K-4, and $5/meal for grades 5-8. Meal tickets may be purchased from the office in either a 10-packs. You will be notified when your child has only 3 tickets left. Click here to learn more about the lunch program.
Is there an after school program and how much does it cost?
Yes. Before school and Aafter School care are available. Please view our Tuition & Fees page for rates. Hours are: Before School 6:30AM - 7:30am. After school 3:30pm - 6:00pm. Important: Please pick up your child before 6:00pm. A $15 fee will be accessed from 6:01pm to 6:15pm. After 6:15pm, a $1 per minutes fee will be assessed.
Most people believe that a student who is in the third month of third grade (3.3) and scores at the fifth grade, third month (5.3) is two years ahead in his/her work, and capable of doing 5th grade work. What this actually reveals is that if a student at 3.3 and a student at 5.3 sat next to each other and took the same test (the third grade test) the third grader would be doing as well as the fifth grader on that third grade test. It does not mean that a student is two years ahead, but that she is performing extremely well at her grade level.
Our test scores indicate that very few students are performing below their grade level, some are marginal at grade level, and most are very successful or exceeding grade level expectations.
Who are Adventists?
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What does the name "Seventh-day Adventist" refer to?