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St. John Montessori Preschool
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neighborhood: Ballard/Greenwood · Telephone: (206) 783-0337 · Website: www.st-johnschool.org
Contact Info
St. John Montessori Preschool
120 N 79th Street
Seattle, WA
98103
www.st-johnschool.org
Tel:
(206) 783-0337
Fax:
(206) 706-2704
Director:
Agnes Jacobson
ajacobson@stjohnsea.org
Admissions Director:
mthornquist@stjohnsea.org
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General Approach to Learning
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Montessori |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The preschool at St. John strives through Catholic principles and Montessori philosophy to create a loving environment which will allow students to grow in faith potential, social grace, discipline, a...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Students begin the day with free choice time. Children work in the various classroom areas of practical life, sensorial, language, math, and cosmic studies. Following free choice, children go outsid...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 3 day(s) a week |
| Tuition: | $2,039/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 63 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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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, early reg. dec. 1st |
| Wait list | No |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Current students, siblings, and children of St. John parishioners are given priority. Long-term commitment to St. John School and support of parish and school mission are also considered |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- St. John's
- North Beach
- Whittier
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