| Burr Elementary - Chicago, IL |
- Neighborhood: Bucktown/Wicker Park
- Telephone: (773) 534-4090
- Website: www.burrschool.org/preschool
Contact Info
Burr Elementary
1621 W. Wabansia Avenue
Chicago, IL
60622
www.burrschool.org/preschool
Tel:
(773) 534-4090
Fax:
(773) 534-4718
Director:
Lisa Maley
lisali_us@yahoo.com
Admissions Director:
Lisa Maley
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
| Montessori |
| Waldorf |
| Co-op |
| Reggio-Emilia |
Parent Ratings
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 5
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy and Mission
At Burr, a pre-k through 8th grade world language magnet cluster school, we believe that every child is capable of learning and achieving excellence in education. Every student is responsible for and...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Throughout the day the students participate in various activites, both structured as well as student selected. On a typical day our schedule will go as follows:
*Student arrival: hang up jackets a...
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
| Extended day | No |
School year
09/2008 - 06/2009
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages:
From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days:
5 day(s) a week 9:00 am- 11:30 am |
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Additional Application Information
Application fee: Free
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis
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