Helios School

Located in the heart of Silicon Valley, on a spacious 4-acre campus in Sunnyvale, Helios School is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in Sunnyvale, CA. Founded in 2007, with over over 140 students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, Helios continues to execute on its mission: to provide engaging and imaginative education that meets the unique intellectual, social and emotional needs of gifted students and families. WHY HELIOS? Giftedness isnt simply talent or high achievement; giftedness isnt a function of how children perform, but rather who they are. Their cognitive and emotional makeup is truly different from the norm, and they have a heightened sense of awareness coupled with a strong intellectual drive to learn. All children have the right to be challenged, engaged, and learn something new every day. Gifted learners have advanced cognitive abilities, but not necessarily in every area. Finally, gifted children can be found in every part of society. Because their inner lives and ed...