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Spring, TX
Great Oak School

Five Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (832) 326-2212  · Website: www.greatoakschool.org

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Great Oak School
6450 Spring Cypress Road
Spring, TX  77379

http://www.greatoakschool.org

Tel: (832) 326-2212

Director: Collaborative Leadership of Board and Faculty
info@greatoakschool.org

Admissions Director:
Neysa Holt

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Four Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Five Stars
Facilities
Five Stars
Health
Five Stars
Safety
Five Stars
Handling of separation
Four Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Play-based with some structure
Checked Waldorf

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School Philosophy and Mission

Child. Family. Community.

Childhood is sacred at the Great Oak School. Through the head, heart, and hands, our students are guided toward wholeness and balanced development. Great Oak Early C...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

In our Parent Child Classes , parents and their children meet together once a week with our Pre-k Teacher, Ms. Jill. Together, we explore the world of the young child, enjoying a home-like setting, c...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 7 years to
9 years
Days: 5 day(s) a week
8:30 am- 3:00 pm

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year 8/31/2009 - 5/28/2010
Total enrollment 40
Student/teacher ratio1:9
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


Ask for the most current details for extended care, as the terms may change.
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Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Application Information $75
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on parent comfort level and understanding and acceptance of waldorf goals and methodology

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Nov
13
2009

Trace around your child's foot, with shoe on, on a piece of white construction paper or card stock. Have child cut out the shoe print and add a spooky face. Glue it to a popsicle stick and you have a ghost stick puppet!

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