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The Los Angeles Private School and Preschool Guide, both written by Fiona Whitney, helps parents find the right private school or preschool for their child. As a mother of two, Fiona visited and observed first hand, often several times, before a thorough review of the school was written. The reader will get a bird's eye view of the school through the discerning eyes of a parent, along with worksheets, maps, and detailed information on the top schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area. She also offers information on her one-on-one and group counseling service.
In this up-to-date guide, parents will find excellent reviews of preschools all the way through high school, as well as tuition and application deadlines for the top 70 schools in the greater Los Angeles area.
At a time when American millionaires and institutions invested only in European art, Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney took the risk of collecting and showing the paintings of American contemporary artists. In 1931, the institution called The Whitney Museum of American Art was officially born. After Gertrude's death in 1943, her daughter Flora took the helm, which she in turn passed on to her daughter, Flora Biddle, who here chronicles the life and times of three generations of Whitney women. Today, the museum is thriving as one of the most prestigious homes for American art.
* FROM THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF GIRL IN TRANSLATION * 'Kwok is an impressive talent' - KARIN SLAUGHTER 'A beautiful, propulsive story' - LAURA DAVE 'A hugely atmospheric and suspenseful mystery' - LUCY FOLEY 'I will find my daughter. No matter the cost...' Jasmine Yang thought her daughter was dead at birth. But five years after she was taken from her arms, she learns that her controlling husband sent the baby to America to be adopted, a casualty of China's one-child-policy. Fleeing her rural Chinese village, Jasmine arrives in New York City with nothing except a desperate need to find her daughter. But with her husband on her trail, the clock is ticking, and she's forced to ...
When Elise transferred to her new school, GreenAge Academy, she thought her world had come to an end. Then she is bullied. OMG! Surely, this is the end. Will she ever fit in? Luckily, she is rescued by Andrea, who soon became her BFF. Despite their fears, Andrea and her three other friends protect Elise from the bullies. Then Elise teams up with her new friends to help stop bullying in their school. They become the ZEANN gang. With the help of the teachers, they take on the school bullies, the 2TOFs, headed by a secret top bully no pupil would name. Will they succeed at this huge challenge or will they be beaten by 2TOFs.
In this up-to-date guide, parents will find excellent reviews of preschools all the way through high school, as well as tuition and application deadlines for the top 70 schools in the greater Los Angeles area. (Education/Teaching)
The Los Angeles Private School and Preschool Guide, both written by Fiona Whitney, helps parents find the right private school or preschool for their child. As a mother of two, Fiona visited and observed first hand, often several times, before a thorough review of the school was written. The reader will get a bird's eye view of the school through the discerning eyes of a parent, along with worksheets, maps, and detailed information on the top schools throughout the greater Los Angeles area. She also offers information on her one-on-one and group counseling service.
The 10th edition of the Whitney Guide to private preschools, elementary through high schools is a must-have to all parents looking for the right school for their children. The reviews are written in a very down-to-earth way from a parent's perspective. Fiona Whitney is the author, school consultant, and the mother of two grown children. She has spent the last twenty years guiding families through the often time-consuming and stressful process of finding their way into the top private schools. Fiona gets it and will make the whole process easier. She also offer a Modern Manners Course P's & Q's for children age 4-14. Fiona Whitney is the premier school consultant in the Greater Los Angeles area and specializes in international relocations and last minute placements.
"The most useful tool out there for families about to embark on the search for a preschool!" —Helen Cohen, director, Frances Jacobson Early Childhood Center, Boston A must-have for parents of future preschoolers Starting preschool is one of the biggest milestones in a child's life. With this comprehensive, step-by-step guide, you won't have to navigate the preschool process alone. Whether the nursery schools nearby enroll every child, or they're so competitive that they only accept a few applicants, this book has everything you need to know to choose and get into the right preschool for your child. You'll learn: How to find high-quality preschools in your area Insight into popular preschoo...