| Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts - Chicago, IL |
- Neighborhood: West Lakeview
- Telephone: (773) 348-4629
- Website: www.alphonsusacademy.org
Contact Info
Alphonsus Academy & Center for the Arts
1439 W. Wellington Ave.
Chicago, IL
60657
www.alphonsusacademy.org
Tel:
(773) 348-4629
Director:
Dr. Megan Stanton
mstanton@alphonsusacademy.org
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
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 10
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
"AACA has embraced a unique mission. AACA continues to build a school-day curriculum with an intensified arts focus and also continues to develop enhanced extracurricular activities in the areas of d...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | For the 2007-08 and 2008-09 school years |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
Alphonsus Academy, Francis W. Parker, Hawthorne, St. Andrews, St. Clement
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"All of Alphonsus Academy's Preschool Programs are NAEYC accredited. Each classroom includes a teacher and an assistant, and each room is limited to 20 children. The program is designed for children... More >
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days:
Tue 8:00am - 11:00am Wed 8:00am - 11:00am Thu 8:00am - 11:00am |
| Tuition: $4,100/Year |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: $100
Acceptance criteria: "Admission priorities are: -Siblings of current students or parishioners -Transfer students from other Catholic Schools -Non-Parishioners -Public School Transfers" - Taken from website
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