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Albany, GA
Far Horizons Montessori School

Three and Half Stars

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

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Telephone: (229) 438-0192  · Website: www.farhorizonsschool.com

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Far Horizons Montessori School
613 Pointe North Boulevard
Albany, GA  31721

www.farhorizonsschool.com

Tel: (229) 438-0192

Director: Marlowe Ramey
info@farhorizonsmontessori.org

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Parents: Rate This Preschool Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits
Three Stars
Home-school connection
Four Stars
Discipline
Three and Half Stars
Facilities
Four And Half Stars
Health
Four And Half Stars
Safety
Four And Half Stars
Handling of separation
Three Stars

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 3
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Checked Montessori

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School Philosophy and Mission

The children at Far Horizons are encouraged to explore, investigate, and fulfill their natural curiosity about the world around them. Under the careful guidance of our teachers, children develop at th...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

When you walk into a Far Horizons classroom, the first thing you notice is that everyone is busy. There is a variety of activity in the classroom as well as a great deal of movement.

One child is ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages From 3 years to
5 years 60 months
Days: 5 day(s) a week
 

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Key Statistics

Extended day Yes
School year 8/6/2007 - 5/23/2008
Summer Program 6/9/2008 - 7/18/2008
Total enrollment 80
Student/teacher ratio1:8
Age cutoff for enrollment3 years

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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care


A morning program (8:00-12:00 M-F)is offered for three-year-olds.
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Application Information

Applications accepted While child is in utero
Wait listYes
Deadline for applicationsRolling
Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

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