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Thomas J. Waters School
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neighborhood: Lincoln Square/Ravenswood · Telephone: (773) 534-5090 · Website: collaboratory.nunet.net/waters/homepage.html
Contact Info
Thomas J. Waters School
4540 North Campbell Ave
Chicago, IL
60625
collaboratory.nunet.net...
Tel:
(773) 534-5090
Fax:
(773) 534-5087
Director:
Titia Kipp, Principal
tmkipp@cps.k12.il.us
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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
Waters added a full day, tuition-based preschool classroom for the 2006/07 school year, in addition to it half-day, free preschool class. The mission of the CPS Tuition-Based program is to ensure tha...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Children will enjoy a play and literacy-based curriculum where they will engage in pre-reading and writing activities while exploring the world around them. Literacy, math, science, music and art are ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
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| Days: | 5 day(s) a week |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 60 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuition Based Pre-School
Teachers ask that the child is present from 9 am-12:30 pm. Students can stay for less than the full day, but must still pay the full tuition. The preschool teacher leads the...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Applications are available at waters school or by visiting school website. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $235 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Tuition Based Pre-School: First-come basis State Pre-School (FREE): Your child does need to go though a screening process, and the order of acceptance is based on age (4 year-olds first), and levels of need |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
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