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Dallas, TX
St. Thomas Aquinas
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neighborhood: Lakewood · Telephone: (214) 826-0566 · Website: www.staschool.org
Contact Info
St. Thomas Aquinas
3741 Abrams Road
Dallas, TX
75214
www.staschool.org
Tel:
(214) 826-0566
Fax:
(214) 826-0251
Director:
Margaret Stubbs
mstubbs@staschool.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School strives to achieve academic excellence for all students in an atmosphere of Christian compassion and respect. Each child is considered a gift from God. Every child's...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Opening circle time: songs, prayers, calendar, weather, storytime with discussion, sharing (each child has an opportunity to talk about anything they choose), teacher describes what the center activit...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 8/27/2007 - 6/4/2008 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 90 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
A full-day preschool is also available at the Mockingbird campus.
Stay and Play is available Mondays through Thursdays, 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Stay and Play is not available on Fridays. Stay and Pl...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | March -1 |
| Application Information | $325 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on parishioners, catholic, non-catholic |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- Lakewood Elementary
- Stonewall Jackson Elementary
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