Growing Circle Montessori vs. High Meadow School
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School Overview
Overview
Growing Circle Montessori serves 12 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten, is a member of the Other religious school association(s) and the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
The student:teacher of Growing Circle Montessori is 6:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
High Meadow is a progressive, independent school that fosters creative and intellectual discovery, civic engagement, and personal growth through a relevant, rigorous curriculum.
Our diverse and inclusive culture honors each child`s approach to constructing knowledge, and encourages risk-taking in academic and artistic pursuits.
We celebrate the joy of learning and the power of community by joining teachers, students and parents through volunteerism and school-wide cultural events.
Grades Offered
PK-K
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
n/a
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
n/a
Orton-Gillingham/Neuhaus Tutoring Center for Dyslexic Children
Year Founded
n/a
1984
Students Body
Total Students
12 students
184 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
-
7%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
11
40
Kindergarten Students
1
12
Grade 1 Students
-
14
Grade 2 Students
-
13
Grade 3 Students
-
13
Grade 4 Students
-
14
Grade 5 Students
-
19
Grade 6 Students
-
16
Grade 7 Students
-
18
Grade 8 Students
-
13
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
18 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
75%
Average Class Size
n/a
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:6
1:10
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
n/a
$13,000
Tuition Notes
n/a
The Financial Aid process begins in February for the following academic year. HMS reserves 10% of the operating budget to assist families in need. Eligibility is determined by submitting an online application FACTS Grant and Aid Assessment and relevant
% on Financial Aid
n/a
8%
Admissions Director
n/a
Doris Gonzalez Easton
Admissions Associate
n/a
Leah Glennon
Sports
Total Sports Offered
n/a
3
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
After School Clubs, Arts classes and After-care programs are offered Monday through Friday. Summer Arts Camp runs for the first four weeks of summer., Before and After Care, Summer Camp