Summary

Contact Info

Ann & Nate Levine Academy
18011 Hillcrest Avenue
Dallas , TX 75252
www.levineacademy.org

Tel: (972) 248-3032
Fax: (972) 248-0695

Director: Sheryl Feinberg
sfeinberg@levineacademy.org

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

1 year prior to enrollment

Wait list

Yes

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

150

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Age cutoff for enrollment

1 years and 6 months

Extended day

Yes

School year

9/4/2007 - 5/30/2008

Summer Program

6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

150

Student/teacher ratio

5:1

Established

1979

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

Yes

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Other Accreditations

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Other Memberships

Solomon Schechter Day School Association, Texas Association of Non-Public Schools

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Science lab, computer lab, gym

Playground

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"Levine Academy engages the mind and body, while nurturing the soul of each student in an environment grounded in Jewish morals and ethics. Inspiring teachers guide students through a challenging curriculum of general and Jewish studies, instilling confidence in our graduates and a commitment to personal and social responsibility, lifelong learning, and the continuity of the Jewish people." -- Excerpted from school website.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

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Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					-
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-	-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-	-	-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-	-	-	-
Time & space	-	-	-	-	-
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	-
Music	-	-	-	-	-

Visual arts	-	-	-	-	-
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	-

Other subjects taught					n/a

Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to 5 years	15	Mon 8:45am - 1:00pm Tue 8:45am - 1:00pm Wed 8:45am - 2:30pm Thu 8:45am - 1:00pm Fri 8:45am - 1:00pm	$7740/Year
From 2 years to 3 years	15		$6420/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Extended care is available beginning at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 6:00 p.m.

Calendar Year

School Year

9/4/2007 - 5/30/2008

Summer Program

6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: 1 year prior to enrollment

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

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

Application fee: $200

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective

Parents must submit deposit within the following timeframe of receiving notification of acceptance: Two weeks

Financial aid is available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 6 months to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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