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Woodbridge, VA
The Merit School of Prince William
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Telephone: (703) 670-9650 · Website: www.minnieland.com
Contact Info
The Merit School of Prince William
14308 Spriggs Road
Woodbridge, VA
22193
http://www.minnieland.com
Tel:
(703) 670-9650
Fax:
(703) 730-5171
Director:
Kathleen Tom
merit5@minnieland.net
Admissions Director:
Julie George
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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School Philosophy and Mission
The Merit School philosophy is to provide our students with successful learning opportunities. These opportunities are designed to meet the individual needs of our students as we prepare them to be r...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our days begin with music, movement, and laughter as the children greet each other, welcome each other to school, and help each other feel that they are integral parts of this community of learners. T...
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Key Statistics
| School year | 9/1/2009 - 6/12/2010 |
| Total enrollment | 68 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 2 years and 6 months |
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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, transfer |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $75 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- The Merit School
- McAuliffe Elementary
- Rosa Parks Elementary
- Ashland Elementary
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