French American School of Puget Sound - Mercer Island, WA

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Contact Info

French American School of Puget Sound
3795 E Mercer Way
Mercer Island, WA  98040
www.fasps.org


Tel: (206) 275-3533
Fax: (206) 812-0231

Director: Andr�e McGiffin
robh@fasps.org

Admissions Director: Rob Harrahill

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Check Mark Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia
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Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Four Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Four And Half Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Three Stars
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Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  6

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

School Philosophy and Mission

The French & American curricula are combined to provide the students with the benefits of both educational systems. Academic excellence is gained by the synergy derived from both programs. The child...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Our internationally recognized program prepares children for a lifelong love of learning. In preschool, children learn through a wide variety of well-planned activities whose objectives are to help t...
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Application Information

Applications accepted Until march 15
Deadline for applications March 15
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Key Statistics

Total enrollment 261
Student/teacher ratio 10:1
Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

French-American School of Puget Sound, Tillicum, Forest Ridge, Lakeside, Washington International, Overlake

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Additional Application Information

Application fee: $80

Acceptance criteria: Selective

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Waldorf?

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