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Discovery Montessori School
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neighborhood: Queen Anne/Magnolia · Telephone: (206) 282-3848 · Website: www.discoverymontessorischool.org
Contact Info
Discovery Montessori School
2836 34th Avenue W
Seattle, WA
98199
www.discoverymontessori...
Tel:
(206) 282-3848
Fax:
(206) 283-9054
Director:
Dee Hirsch
discoveryschool@msn.com
Admissions Director:
Dee Hirsch
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
Children are naturally motivated to explore and learn all the time. Our school program is designed around the needs of the child to express creatively, pursue understanding, and develop character. D...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children Progress Freely within Daily Schedule & Routine:
8:45: A child 2.5 to 6 years of age would arrive with a group of 18 to 20 children to explore together with independent choice of activitie...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
2 years
8 months
to 6 years |
| Days: | 4 day(s) a week 12:15 pm- 3:15 pm |
| Tuition: | $550/Month |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | No |
| School year | 9/2/2009 - 6/18/2010 |
| Summer Program | 6/22/2009 - 8/14/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 43 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 9:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 8 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
SUMMER CLASSES MEET 8:45 TO 2:45
8 WEEKS ENROLLED BY MONTH OR 2 WEEK SESSION -ADVISED FOR ALL NEW STUDENTS
Schedule options in these classes are available to all students. Full time gives more t...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, by e-mail request |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | March 15 |
| Application Information | $25 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Applicants are considered for a class and schedule and invited to see the school. In January all applicants will be invited to an open house or school visit. Child shows interest in the class setting and works with a teacher during Teacher-Child interview. Parent commits to a school attendance schedule and understands the curriculum and school routines |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Seattle Country Day
- St. Anne's
- Our Lady of Fatima
- Bertchi
- Lawton & Blaine
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