| Alexander Hamilton School - Chicago, IL |
- Neighborhood: West Lakeview
- Telephone: (773) 534-5892
- Website: www.hamilton.cps.k12.il.us
Contact Info
Alexander Hamilton School
1650 West Cornelia
Chicago, IL
60657
www.hamilton.cps.k12.il.us
Tel:
(773) 534-5892
Director:
Helen Doe, Teacher
hmdoe@cps.k12.il.us
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: 2
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
Our program has a well balanced curriculum, which works towards developing the whole child physically, socially and academically.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our main teacher works with assistants to provide a full school day as well as wrap-around care before and after school hours. This extended day model allows working parents great flexability for the...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Currently for the 2007-08 school year |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Alexander Hamilton
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
It is recommended that the student attend from 8am to 1:45pm to receive the full benefit of the instructional program. More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 5:30 pm |
| Tuition: $8,930/Year |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $235
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
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