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Mary Meyer School
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neighborhood: East Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 549-0870
Contact Info
Mary Meyer School
2817 N. Pine Grove Ave.
Chicago, IL
60657
Tel:
(773) 549-0870
Director:
Alison Balis
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The philosophy of Mary Meyer School is that children learn through play". --taken from Mary Meyer School informational brochure
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Although there is surprise and spontaneity in every day, there is also a dependable structure that is reassuring to the children. Each school day is organized to include a stretch of free play; a co...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
7 months
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 12:30 pm- 3:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $7,430/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio | 19:3 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 9 months |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
" 3 year-old morning class: Children are 3 years old by December 1, 2007
4 year-old afternoon class: Children are 4 years old by January 31, 2008"
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, to apply, parents may call the school and request to attend a prospective parent meeting held each fall and winter. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | March 2 |
| Application Information | $30 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on "siblings or children of former mary meyer students are given priority. in admitting other applicants, the school aims to strike a balance between factors such as ages, genders, and backgrounds of the children." --taken from mary meyer school informational brochure |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- The Latin School of Chicago
- Francis W. Parker School
- Chicago City Day School
- Near North Montessori
- Lincoln Elementary
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