Summary
Contact Info
Spanish Schoolhouse (Coppell)
653 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell
, TX
75019
www.spanishschoolhouse.com
Tel:
(972) 462-1100
Fax:
(972) 462-1100
Director:
Gabriella Martinez-Del Rio
General Approach to Learning
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Play-based |
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| Play-based with some structure |
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Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Online |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 2 months |
| School year |
09/2008 - 06/2009 |
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:
7
Savvy Source survey: Yes
Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:
- Riverside Church of Christ Butterfly School
- Stringfellow School
- First Baptist Church Coppell Kids Day Out
- Vista Ridge United Methodist Weekday Children's Ministry
- Creme de la Creme
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School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"We teach children naturally through play, games, books and conversation. The children have a great time while acquiring the Spanish language and culture. In the world today, everyone needs to speak a second language and kids learn at an incredibly fast rate. Give your child the opportunity that only comes once. Let them learn a second language the fun, natural way!"
-- Excerpted from school literature
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Circle time, recess, free center play, directed instruction with teachers, literacy time (4-5yr old)"
-- Excerpted from school literature
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.5) |
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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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| Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children |
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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
the teachers are loving and focused on the kids. of course, the fact that they teach all in spanish and expose the children to the latin american culture differentiates this school from any others.
Parent #2
high energy teachers that make spanish immersion natural and fun, even for the children who have never been around spanish speakers. the children learn the same subject matter as in any other pre-k or kindergarten, they are just taught in spanish, therefore learning the language as well. there is no confusion, even in the beginning, as the teachers are well trained in immersion techniques. we (and our son!) were so thrilled with the pre-k program that we have decided to put him in kindergarten at spanish schoolhouse for 2007-2008.
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (3.7) |
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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
Daily calendar with progress. Monthly calendar. Family online ID. Newsletters. Daily notes and conversations with parents.
-- Excerpted from school literature
Director's and Parents' Comments
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Many questions about the end of year process are difficult to answer since this is the first year at this school.
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (3.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
3 years
to
4 years
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$3150/Year |
From
2 years
6 months
to
3 years
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$2295/Year |
From
2 years
to
2 years
6 months
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$2295/Year |
From
5 years
to
6 years
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$4860/Year |
From
5 years
to
6 years
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$3240/Year |
From
4 years
to
5 years
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$3150/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
Extended and after-school care available, 8:30 am to 5:30 pm.
Supply fee ranges between $85 for 2 day programs to $160 for full time Kindergarten.
Calendar Year
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