Summary
Contact Info
Detroit Country Day School - Lower School
3003 West Maple Road
Bloomfield Hills
, MI
48301
www.dcds.edu/
Tel:
(248) 433-1050
Director:
Gerald T. Hansen : Headmaster
lbrooks@dcds.edu.
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Procedures leading to admissions
1. completion of application and receipt of $50 application fee.
2. interview with the school director/dean, preliminary evaluation of student's skills, and a tour of the school.
3. receipt of report card/questionnaire.
4. admission testing.
5. parent notification.
visitation
classroom visitation to detroit country day lower school is made available during the interviewing process. parents and
students are welcome to tour classes in session as part of the first visit. interviews are approximately 45 minutes in length.
the applicant and both parents should attend. after the initial interview and visit, students are requested to attend one of three
evaluation saturdays to complete the process. decisions will follow within two to three weeks.
open house
country day hosts an open house in the fall of each year. please phone the office of admission at the lower school, 248-
433-1050, to inquire about the date and time. |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Survey Information
Savvy Source survey: Yes
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"The Detroit Country Day School motto, Mens Sana in Corpore Sano (A Sound Mind in a Sound Body) reflects the philosophy of the Lower School. We foster early academic development and value a broad-based integrated, stimulating
curriculum that includes basic instruction in academics, the arts and movement education, presented in a nurturing environment with structure and positive discipline. These are introduced through individual and group activities offered on a continuum for progression and according to ability in math and reading. A variety of instructional methods range from unstructured play to structured academic experiences. A multi-disciplinary approach involving visual, kinesthetic and auditory experiences is used to enhance learning opportunities and to allow for individual differences in processing information. We encourage children to be creative, responsible and independent thinkers. The school dress policy
contributes to an environment that reflects our belief that children learn best within an atmosphere demonstrating appropriate decorum. We hold self-esteem in high regard and work to promote a supportive social and emotional
environment, both in school and at home. Our faculty is dedicated to meeting the needs of the whole child and developing character through exposure to time-honored values."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
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Curriculum & Teaching Approach
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Quality of Teaching
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Home School Connection
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Discipline, Health and Safety
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
|
From
3 years
to --
|
|
|
$85000/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
|
|
|
$15080/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Prekindergarten (3 yrs) 1/2 day $8,500\yearly
-"Before and after school programs include:
Early Risers – an early arrival care program for any student from 7:00-7:45 A.M. (no fee)
P.M. – a group of high interest classes for Grades One and Two students from 3:00-4:00 P.M, i.e., sports, chess,
creative activities (no fee)
Ballet/Jazz – offered to students in PK3-Grade Five (fee event)
Sundowners – an after-school child care program for all Lower School children from 3:00-6:00 pm (an hourly fee)"
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
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