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The Gardner School
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Telephone: (360) 574-5752 · Website: www.gardnerschool.org
Contact Info
The Gardner School
16413 Northeast 50th Avenue
Vancouver, WA
98686
http://www.gardnerschool.org
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(360) 574-5752
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The mission of The Gardner School is to inspire its community to actively seek knowledge and understanding, think independently, reason critically and embrace challenge. Teaching to the uniqueness of...
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
"Early Learning/ Extended Care begins at 12:30pm after lunch bunch and at 3:45pm after school.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | Once the school has received the application forms, the teacher will set a date for student assessment. age-appropriate activities will give us information about the child's academic ability and potential as well as help the teachers assess personality, group skills, and interests. interviews with the head will be arranged for the parents. based on recommendations, previous school experiences and academic record |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Gardner School class structure gives each child an opportunity to associate and work with others on the basis of skills, abilities, interests, personality and age. Take the focus off meeting the needs of a group of children, and instead focus on meeting the needs of individual learners. Encourage intentionally diverse communities of learners in which differences in individual strengths, needs, and learning styles complement rather than divide. an individual's talents and academic skills, motivation towards learning, social skills, personal qualities of character, and commitment of the family to the educational philosophy of the school. admissions process include gender and grade balance for each class and diversity of students |
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