Summary
Contact Info
Apostles Day School
322 S. MacArthur Boulevard
Coppell
, TX
75019
www.churchoftheapostles.net
Tel:
(972) 393-0655
Director:
Diana Smith
General Approach to Learning
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| Play-based with some structure |
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| Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
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Montessori |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years |
| School year |
09/2008 - 05/2009 |
Kindergarten Placement
Parent Ratings
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Our Redeemer Lutheran School
- Coppell Montessori Academy
- St. Ann Early Childhood Development Center
- Stringfellow School
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"To provide an excellent, well-rounded education through the use of a Montessori-Good Shepherd curriculum, by a qualified staff and a rich environment of materials. The school is a ministry of the Church of the Apostles (Episcopal).
"The Montessori classroom is uniquely designed to optimize the child's sensitive years, when he can learn readily by absorbing information from an enriched environment. The child grasps abstract concepts that are first introduced through materials he can manipulate. The child can read, write and calculate in the same natural way he learns to walk and talk because the Montessori classroom invites him to learn according to his own periods of interest and readiness. As the child is guided in the correct use of materials, he learns how to order his inner self, which leads to self-discipline, harmony and a prevailing atmosphere of respect within the class.
"The child maintains his enthusiasm for learning, which is key to being a truly educated person. Parents are encouraged to be active partners in their child's education, at home and at school."
-- Excerpted from school literature
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source
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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Savvy Source's Comments
"Parent teacher meetings, parents are encouraged to be a part of their children's experience at preschool. Teachers like to visit with you and your children in the home environment before school begins each year. Also there is a brief orientation at the beginning of each year. Daily verbal and written notes."
-- Excerpted from school literature
Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Too soon to evaluate end of school year process. Answers are based on previous school experience from 3 years ago.
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
