Summary
Contact Info
Calmont School
1666 Las Virgenes Canyon Road
Calabasas
, CA
91302
www.calmontschool.org
Tel:
(818) 880-8820
Director:
Judith Chamberlain, Head of School
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
Admission is based on an interview, previous school records and standardized tests, confidential academic teacher/administrative recommendations, and a screening administered by calmont staff.
you may call 310-455-3725 to ask any questions, request a brochure containing all required admission forms or to schedule an appointment to visit the school. after an application is received, students will be invited to visit the school for part or all of a day depending on their age.
prekindergarten - kindergarten: we require the preschool teacher's evaluation.
authorization for school records
teacher recommendations |
| Deadline for applications |
January 31 |
Key Statistics
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
3 years |
Parent Ratings
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| Health |
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| Handling of separation |
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Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
3
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (3.8) |
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| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
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| Classroom equipment and furniture |
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Parents' Comments
Parent #1
A great school that focuses on the individual child while maintaining a great group dynamic. Environmental studies are a nice part of the program.
Parent #2
This has been great for both my kids, the fact that it goes to 9th grade is very nice. The small class size made a huge difference to my children, they have had close relationship with the teachers. One of the biggest strengths is the location in the Santa Monica mountains, it's beautiful and peaceful, a place I would have loved to have gone to school as a kid.
Parent #3
I have a son that started in Pre-K4 at Calmont. From his first day he has loved it-he has a solid foundation in academics but most importantly he has been supported as a human being-his confidence is strong and he loves going to school. They also have a strong environmental science program which we love.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
"Calmont School offers an enriched education. The teachers engage the students by helping them to develop their own unique strengths and set personal goals to explore other areas of potential interest. The supportive and professional staff provides the children with a safe environment in which they can grow intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, and creatively.
We seek to establish a firm foundation in the core curriculum of reading, language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. Well-developed oral, listening, and written communication skills are integrated into all subject areas. The curriculum is enriched through age-appropriate exposure to art, Spanish, computer, physical education, library, music, drama, and environmental studies. We expect students to emerge from our school, computer-literate, ready to adapt to the vast resources of society's ever-changing technologies. We also take full advantage of our special canyon setting and incorporate nature, ecology and the environment into our studies.
Calmont cultivates a close, caring, personable campus where children feel secure, appreciated and successful. The learning environment is one where challenge, support and risk-taking converge. In the early years, that includes creating a series of controlled risks by which students explore and test their ideas and abilities. Older students are encouraged to meet the same challenges in more open-ended arenas.
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Excerpted from the preschool's 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: (4.7) |
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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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| 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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Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
Our Pre-K teacher was very much about the child and seemed to know him with incredible insight-she also was very confident, patient and assuring.
Parent #2
THE TEACHERS ARE GREAT VERY WARM AND LOVING
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
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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
The school is located in the Santa Monica Mountains, it does not have your typical black top play area, it has a beautiful campus with trees and grassy play areas. The kids go on hike and explore, and swim when the weather is nice, it like summer camp all year round.
Parent #2
The school is in it's first year at a new location. It is continuing to improve and make adjustments to this new locale.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (4.5) |
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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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Safety
| OVERALL RATING (4.8) |
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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
3 years
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5 years
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$9000/Year |
From
3 years
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5 years
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$9900/Year |
From
3 years
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5 years
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$10800/Year |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
"Extended Day Care: $7.00/hour
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Excerpted from the preschool's website
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
