Headwaters Academy vs. Bozeman Summit Schoool
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School Overview
Top Rankings
Headwaters Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
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Overview
Headwaters Academy is a coed, middle school whose mission is to build confident, capable adaptable learners and leaders for the changing world.
Bozeman Summit School is a Montessori school focused on assisting each child in reaching their highest potential and to strike their imagination through activity and instruction.
We offer a carefully designed environment that promotes the development of social, emotional and physical skills as well as cognitive understanding and growth.
Each child is challenged based on his individual needs within multi-age classrooms.curriculum Our curriculum encourages children to work in groups as well as individually to promote self-confidence, self-discipline, respect, cooperation, and a true excitement for learning.
Bozeman Summit School's peaceful and non-competitive atmosphere promotes strong moral character and human values.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
1990
1997
Students Body
Total Students
79 students
63 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
13
Kindergarten Students
-
9
Grade 1 Students
-
8
Grade 2 Students
-
7
Grade 3 Students
-
8
Grade 4 Students
-
6
Grade 5 Students
-
12
Grade 6 Students
31
-
Grade 7 Students
32
-
Grade 8 Students
16
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
82%
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Average Class Size
15
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$12,200
$9,135
Tuition Notes
Financial aid is available through www.sssbynais.org.
9 month tuition year - September through May
% on Financial Aid
25%
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Acceptance Rate
90%
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Admissions Director
Contact Dave Provost
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Admissions Associate
Faye McDonough
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