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Apple Orchard
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Telephone: (617) 731-6463 · Website: appleorchardschool.org
Contact Info
Apple Orchard
282D Newton St.
Brookline, MA
02445
appleorchardschool.org
Tel:
(617) 731-6463
Fax:
(617) 566-0272
Director:
Lee Albright
Admissions Director:
Lee Albright
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
At The Apple Orchard School we feel an environment of trust and positive feelings toward learning and toward people are the cornerstones of our philosophy.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Younger Groups - "3"s
8:15-9:30 Free Play (Inside)
9:30-10:00 Group Time (circle)
10:00 Bathroom Handwashing
10:15-10:45 Snack/Bathroom
10:45-11:30 Outdoors on Adventure
12:00 Carpool
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
5 years
to 6 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:15 am- 12 pm |
| Tuition: | $12,500/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 91 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:6 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | December 15 |
| Application Information | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on diversity, sibling priority, variety of communities, birthdays and gender. |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Brookline
- Newton
- Needham
- Dedham
- Westwood
- Boston
- Public Schools
- BB & N
- Milton
- Academy
- Dexter
- Southfield
- Meadowbrook
- Park
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