Summary
Contact Info
Randolph School The
2467 Route 9D
Wappingers Falls
, NY
12590
www.randolphschool.org
Tel:
(845) 297-5600
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Parents can either contact the admissions director (call or e-mail) to schedule a school day visit or attend an open house for a more intimate tour of the school.
pre-kindergarten (must be 3 years old by november 1st) |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 10 months |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
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| Quality of teaching |
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| Development of social skills and work habits |
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| Home-school connection |
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| Parent community |
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| Discipline |
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| Health |
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| Safety |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Music room |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
My son went to this school for 3 years - before he went to a public school I had to bring him up to speed. Three other children who left the shcool after first grade with my son were left back in public school. The concept is great - but the running of the school is lacking. If my son did not feel like writing - he did not have to.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Grounded in the educational philosophy of John Dewey and in Jean Piaget’s insights into children’s cognitive development, Randolph School serves families who seek an alternative educational experience for their children. Our families come to the school because of its progressive approach, multi-age groupings, commitment to diversity, smaller class size and student-teacher ratios, support of children with certain learning differences, passion for the arts and for the natural environment, and emphasis on community. At Randolph School the teachers choose educational activities based on their knowledge of each child as well as on developmental and age-appropriate curriculums."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (2.7) |
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| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
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| Patient and affectionate with children |
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| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
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| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
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| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
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| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Although his teacher was a wonderful woman - she was not a great teacher. If my son did not feel like writing a story - he did not have to. They did not push the children and did not work with their strengths.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
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| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
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| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
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| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
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| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
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| Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools |
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Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Randolph School has a great Idea - but to pay all that money to continue to home school my son was crazy - The only reason my son got into the second grade in public school was do to the fact that I schooled him at home. Randolph school was more of a babysitter than a learning facility.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are not encouraged to drop-in
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (1.0) |
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (2.5) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are mostly handled in a competent way, though there have been a few exceptions that from time to time have made me worried about the safety of my child
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The school is a very old building - the teachers had the preschool and first grade students stripping paint off of chairs - this is not a job for a child. They gave my son a butter Knife to cut an apple - unsupervised - a butter knife is not the proper tool to use to cut an apple.
When my son attenede the school - we could just walk in the school at any time - there was no signout - no security.
Safety of the children is a big concern with me there also.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
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| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (3.0) |
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| Screen and identify all visitors
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| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
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Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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$6500/Year |
From
3 years
to
5 years
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$10000/Year |
From
3 years
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5 years
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$6500/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"The Afterschool Program runs from 3:00 to 6:00. The cost is $8 per hour."
Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
