Seattle, WA
Alcuin School
neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 286-0771 · Website: www.alcuinschool.com
Contact Info
Alcuin School
216 W Boston
Seattle, WA
98119
www.alcuinschool.com
Tel:
(206) 286-0771
Director:
Christine Williams
queenanne9@earthlink.net
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Alcuin School mission is to create children
who are informed, self-motivated and self-disciplined and to meaningfully involve parents
in their children?s education. Your child's first school p...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Circle time (songs, story, etc.) is followed by small group instruction in drawing, math or language and a general free choice period. After snacks and recess/PE at the playground or gymnasium, story ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
10 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 12:00 pm |
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Key Statistics
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Summer Program | 06/2008 - 08/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 8 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:8 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 10 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Four and five day schedules available, according to the children's ages. Early morning drop off available. Summer school available. Tuition varies.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | While child is in utero, upon birth, after a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school, year round admissions, when space permits. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $40 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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