Soaring Little Eagles - Avon Public School Preschool

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Contact Info

Soaring Little Eagles - Avon Public School Preschool
36600 Detroit Road
Avon , OH  44011
avonk12.ohus

Tel: (440) 934-4246
Fax: (440) 934-3043

Director: Debora Dennis

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school
Wait list No
Deadline for applications December 15

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 3 years
Extended day No
School year 09/2008 - 05/2008

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Four Stars
Quality of teaching Four Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Three and Half Stars
Home-school connection Three and Half Stars
Parent community Three Stars
Discipline Three and Half Stars
Facilities Three and Half Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Four Stars
Handling of separation Five Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year Yes
Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program Yes
Affiliated with a religious institution No
Some experience serving children with special needs Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Building, bathrooms, hallway Three Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars
Outside play equipment Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached) Check
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room Check
Library Check
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

The mission of the Avon Local School District is to create excellence in education for all children through partnership of home, school and community. The Avon Local School District will provide students with a strong foundation of knowledge and skills. The learning environment will include a variety of instructional methods and resources which encourage students to be independent, imaginative, responsible learners. A student-centered environment will enable them to be productive, successful and contributing members of our global society.



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based
Play-based with some structure
Predominantly teacher-led instruction
Montessori
Waldorf
Co-op
Reggio-Emilia

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Three Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Four Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Four Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Four Stars
Awareness of others’ feelings Four Stars
Cooperation with other children Four Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Storybook reading - - Predominantly teacher-led instruction - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.1) Four Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Four Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Four Stars
Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her Four Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Four Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Five Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Four Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Four Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (3.7) Three and Half Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Four Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Three Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does not conduct parent education classes

-This preschool potentially connects parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) Three Stars

Parents:

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Email

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (3.8) Three and Half Stars
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled well in a way that gives me confidence in the safety of my child

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars
Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly Five Stars

Food Allergies

- We do not allow certain foods in the classroom

Safety

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Three Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages Class Size Days Tuition
From 3 years to
5 years
$1000/Year
From 3 years to
5 years
$1000/Year

Extended Care

- This school does not have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

09/2008 - 05/2008

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is no wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of small group setting

Deadline for applications: December 15

Application fee: $100

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis  

Notification occurs:

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Inquiries accepted from December 15 onwards.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips



Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.



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