Congregation M'kor Shalom Preschool & Kindergarten vs. Gottesman Rtw Academy
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School Overview
Overview
The Early Childhood Center at M'kor Shalom provides a warm and caring environment that promotes the emotional, social, physical and cognitive development of our children.
We focus on a developmentally appropriate, play-based curriculum that recognizes the natural curiosity of young learners.
Our dedicated staff encourages collaboration, independence, and responsibility within a framework of Jewish values and traditions.
We "practice what we teach" and welcome a community of learners from diverse backgrounds.
We offer preschool and kindergarten as well as extended hours, supplemental programs, and classes for parents and toddlers to enjoy together.
At the heart of Gottesman Academy is our dedication to the individual child.
Our devoted staff strives to get to know the children.
This integral relationship does not only apply to a child's classroom teacher, it extends to all the teachers and assistants in the school, the administration, specialists, office staff, and school nurse.
The spirit of the school necessitates that no one becomes anonymous or falls through the cracks.
The Gottesman Academy maintains high standards of academic excellence and nurtures students in an environment infused with the richness of Jewish life.
The Academy inspires intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and personal integrity to enable our students to emerge as lifelong learners, compassionate individuals, and successful members of society who are rooted in their heritage.
As a community day school, The Academy welcomes families from a wide range of Jewish backgrounds, reflecting the diversity of the American Jewish community today. GRTWA is an NJAIS accredited school.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
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Yes, selected in 2006
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Year Founded
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1967
Students Body
Total Students
87 students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
1%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
25
-
Pre-K Students
49
52
Kindergarten Students
13
15
Grade 1 Students
-
12
Grade 2 Students
-
13
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
18
Grade 6 Students
-
12
Grade 7 Students
-
11
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
20 teachers
Average Class Size
12
10
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:44
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 15 / Mar. 15
Tuition Notes
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Qualified families will not pay more than 15% of their Gross Income. We have affordability programs to fit all families needs.
% on Financial Aid
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66%
Admissions Director
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Elizabeth Baumel