Summary
Contact Info
San Diego French American School
6550 Soledad MountainRroad
La Jolla
, CA
92037
www.sdfrenchschool.org
Tel:
(858) 456-2807
Fax:
(858) 459-2670
Director:
Babeth Esterly
preschool@sdfrenchschool.org
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
15:2 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
9/1/2008 - 6/13/2009 |
| Summer Program |
-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1 |
Kindergarten Placement
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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| Facilities |
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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:
5
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
15:2
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Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
Yes
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| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
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Accreditation, Membership & Awards
Other Accreditations
Other Memberships
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.7) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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| Outside play equipment |
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Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
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| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
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| Art room |
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| Library |
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Playground
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Multi-lingual and bilingual education, strong academic program, structured yet diverse activities. Great international multi cultural environment.
Parent #2
great school.great progam. a few activities / potluck are done at the school to encourage parents communication.
Parent #3
Very strong parent community. Parents are very involved and offer to volunteer on many occasions throughout the year.
Academic program follows both the U.S. and the French standards. In the French system of education, preschool teachers and elementary teachers receive the same training, therefore, preschool teachers know how to best prepare preschoolers for Kindergarten and further.
French immersion program works very well, even with kids who don't speak any French at home. I know many kids who entered the preschool when they were 2 with absolutely no knowledge of French and are now in Kindergarten and can understand everything and speak French.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
San Diego French American School offers a rigorous French-American dual accredited curriculum. The dual-language immersion program emphasizes strong academic achievement and enhanced linguistic skills in a multi-cultural environment.
(Excerpted from 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: (4.8) |
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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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| Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her |
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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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| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
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| Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute |
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| Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them |
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| Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn |
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| Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
GREAT TEACHERS, wish there was a music program as well during the regular day, not just enrichment after school.
Parent #2
Some teachers are excellent. Others are overly harsh with the children.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (4.2) |
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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 Comments
Parent-teacher conferences, weekly booklet that includes child's crafts, recipes, information for the week and newsletters.
Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
n/a
Parent #2
This is an AWESOME school, it really prepares kids to be autonomous and prepares them to be independent contributors that can collaborate in groups.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (4.1) |
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| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
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Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Nice outdoor playground with grassy area and shade. Plenty of space to use tricycles.
Parent #2
The kids these age do not have acces to the library. It's a shame!
Playground is kind of small.
Parent #3
New playground and play structures for the kids, excellent supervision of free-play and free time activities for pre-schoolers.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.7) |
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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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| Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly |
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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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
2 years
to
3 years
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$9255/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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15 |
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$10305/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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$8140/Year |
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From
3 years
to --
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15 |
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$10305/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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$5455/Year |
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From
4 years
to --
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12 |
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$9783/Year |
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From
3 years
to --
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15 |
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$9783/Year |
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From
4 years
to --
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12 |
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$10305/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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15 |
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$9783/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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$5168/Year |
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From
2 years
to --
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$7718/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Tuition costs listed include yearly materials fee.
Half Day program available for 2 & 3 yr. olds. Please contact the school for more information.
Extended Care, Mornings & Afternoons and Study Hall
7:30 am to 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Daycare cards must be purchased and paid for in advance. Cost for extended care will vary depending on number of hours purchased and number of children.
Lunch
Hot lunch program provided by The French Gourmet. $4 per lunch. This is a separate contract
Extended Care, Mornings & Afternoons and Study Hall
7:30 am to 8:15 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. Daycare cards must be purchased and paid for in advance. 1 student: $40/10 hours; $75/20 hours; $135/40 hours.
Two siblings: $63 = 10 hours for each child; $115 = 20 hours for each child; $205 = 40 hours for each child.Three siblings: $79.50 = 10 hours for each child; $147 = 20 hours for each child; $264 = 40 hours for each child.
(excerpted from website)
Calendar Year
School Year
Summer Program
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Parents' Admission Tips
Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions
Parent #1
Described our child to the best of my ability.
