Contact Info
Kirby Hall School
306 W 29th St
Austin, TX
78705
www.kirbyhallschool.org
Tel:
(512) 474-1770
Fax:
(512) 474-1117
Director:
Beverly Rase
brase@khs.org
Admissions Director:
Ann Thomas
General Approach to Learning
| Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 4
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
The mission of Kirby Hall School is to further the education of bright and kind young people so as to enhance the value of their lives to them and their world, to help prepare them to serve the wider ...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
1. Each student is to feel respected and cared for according to the Christian tradition.
2. Care is taken to teach each learner individually and according to need.
3. Christian values and kindnes...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school, after submitting an application with associated fee, kirby hall will arrange a visit with an admission officer. |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 4 years |
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
There is an after school program available for Kindergartener's until 3:20pm. First semester is $480.00 and second semester is $600.00. Drop in extended day is $10.00 per day as needed. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
5 years
to 5 years 11 months |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week 8:00 am- 1:30 pm |
| Tuition: $548/Month |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $50.00
Acceptance criteria: Selective based on after all application requirements are met, including visits, assessments, and forms in the admissions packets are complete. these include parent interview, parent participation questionnaire, tuition plans, three letters of recommendations from prior teachers, and an immunization record.
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