Good Shepherd Montessori Schl

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Summary

Contact Info

Good Shepherd Montessori Schl
7701 Virginia Pkwy
McKinney , TX  75071-5735
www.goodshepherdmontessori.com

Tel: (972) 547-4767

Application Information

Applications accepted Parents of prospective students are encouraged to call the school to request more information and make an appointment to tour the school each child is invited to visit the classroom to become familiar with the school and to determine his or her readiness for the environment. a family meeting is also scheduled to establish mutual understanding between the family and school.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment 1 years and 3 months
Extended day Yes

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. Five Stars
Quality of teaching Four And Half Stars
Development of social skills and work habits Five Stars
Home-school connection Four Stars
Parent community Five Stars
Discipline Five Stars
Facilities Four Stars
Health Five Stars
Safety Five Stars
Handling of separation Four Stars

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed:  1

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school


Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Classroom equipment and furniture Four Stars

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)
Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)
Music room Check
Art room Check
Library
Playground Check

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

" Montessori approach to education provides hands-on learning at all levels. We are dedicated in our goal of guiding and nurturing each individual child both intellectually and spiritually.

"
Excerpted from the preschool's website



Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"TODDLERS DAILY ACTIVITIES
* Arrival
* Play time inside or outside
* Snack available throughout the morning

PRIMARY DAILY ACTIVITIES
* Arrival
* Work time in the classroom
* Outside play time
* Garden or movement time
* Weekly chapel
* Formal music classes once per week
* Formal art lessons for students ages 4 1/2 and older once per week"
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
This school has increased my child's:
Ability to listen and follow directions Five Stars
Ability to sit still for longer periods of time
Five Stars
Ability to be a part of a group of children Five Stars
Self-sufficiency and independence Five Stars

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Free Play Free Play Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure Free Play with Some Structure
Language YES
Oral language - - - - n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs - - - - n/a
Storybook reading Free play - - - n/a
Emerging literacy skills - Free play with some structure - - n/a
Cognitive Development n/a
Math and number sense - Free play with some structure - - YES
Time & space - Free play with some structure - - YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world - Free play with some structure - - -
Music - Free play with some structure - - YES
Visual arts - Free play with some structure - - -
Physical activity - Free play with some structure - - YES
Other subjects taught n/a

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.8) Four And Half Stars
Full of energy and seemingly happy in job Five Stars
Patient and affectionate with children Five Stars
Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior Five Stars
Provides feedback on what my child does during the day Four Stars
Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate Five Stars
Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses Five Stars
If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off Four Stars
Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children Five Stars

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.2) Four Stars
Conducts an open house at start of school year Five Stars
Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year Three Stars
Conducts regular parent teacher conferences Four Stars
Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year Three Stars
Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year Five Stars
Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools Five Stars

Separation

OVERALL RATING (4.0) Four Stars
Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Abbreviated schedule at start of school year
- Home visits by teachers
- Parents in classrooms early on

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does conduct parent education classes

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (5.0) Five Stars

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Fundraise

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Receive newsletters

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)


Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Pairs old parents with new parents

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Parents' Opinions
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

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable Five Stars
Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided Five Stars

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0) Five Stars
Screen and identify all visitors Five Stars
Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others Five Stars

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Parents of prospective students are encouraged to call the school to request more information and make an appointment to tour the school each child is invited to visit the classroom to become familiar with the school and to determine his or her readiness for the environment. a family meeting is also scheduled to establish mutual understanding between the family and school.

Application fee: $300.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Good Shepherd Montessori School does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, nationality, gender, or creed  

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 1 years and 3 months to enroll.

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