At San Jose Primary, we are driven to give our community access to a pre-K to grade 12 school system where learning and instruction are authentic, social-emotional education is embedded in our curriculum, the whole child is developed, and the love for learning is expanded. San Jose Primary focuses on the early years, but we work symbiotically with San Jose Prep, which is known for its college preparatory program, early college options, technology certifications and an extracurricular program that develops the interests and strengths of the whole learner. At San Jose Primary, we are building a curriculum that is inquiry- and solutions-based. We will use cooperative learning structures that enhance student potential. Students and staff members even learn strategies to become “better learners.” This is called “metacognition.” It equips them to thrive in our digital age, to participate fully in our diverse local and world communities, and to participate successfully and productively in a rapidly changing marketplace.