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Bloomfield Hills, MI
Detroit Country Day School - Lower School
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Telephone: (248) 433-1050 · Website: www.dcds.edu/
Contact Info
Detroit Country Day School - Lower School
3003 West Maple Road
Bloomfield Hills, MI
48301
http://www.dcds.edu/
Tel:
(248) 433-1050
Director:
Gerald T. Hansen : Headmaster
lbrooks@dcds.edu.
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The Detroit Country Day School motto, Mens Sana in Corpore Sano (A Sound Mind in a Sound Body) reflects the philosophy of the Lower School. We foster early academic development and value a broad-base...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From 3 years to -- |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
| Tuition: | $85,000/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Prekindergarten (3 yrs) 1/2 day $8,500\yearly
-"Before and after school programs include:
Early Risers ? an early arrival care program for any student from 7:00-7:45 A.M. (no fee)
P.M. ? a group ...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Procedures leading to admissions 1. completion of application and receipt of $50 application fee. 2. interview with the school director/dean, preliminary evaluation of student's skills, and a tour of the school. 3. receipt of report card/questionnaire. 4. admission testing. 5. parent notification. visitation classroom visitation to detroit country day lower school is made available during the interviewing process. parents and students are welcome to tour classes in session as part of the first visit. interviews are approximately 45 minutes in length. the applicant and both parents should attend. after the initial interview and visit, students are requested to attend one of three evaluation saturdays to complete the process. decisions will follow within two to three weeks. open house country day hosts an open house in the fall of each year. please phone the office of admission at the lower school, 248- 433-1050, to inquire about the date and time. |
| Application Information | $50.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Child's aptitude |
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