Holy Family Elementary School vs. Chemung Valley Montessori School
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School Overview
Overview
Holy Family School, striving to live in relationship with God, is a learning community that fosters academic excellence, builds character and develops behavior to reflect the virtues and values of Jesus.
The philosophy of Holy Family Catholic School is embodied in the documents of the Church on Catholic education.
The fundamental goal of our Catholic School is to see that each child reaches his or her full potential as a responsible, Christian adult.
Our school has committed itself to be a constant witness to the faith.
The Christian values of sacrifice and service are modeled and encouraged in our school.
Our school and its teachers take pride in and derive strength from the knowledge that they are different where it counts, in their witnessing to the Gospel message.
The Holy Family Catholic School strives to inculcate life-sustaining values that build community at all levels: individual, family, and parish.
Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels.
The non-profit, non-sectarian school operates five days a week, following a calendar similar to local school districts and offers curriculum-based before and after-school programs for enrolled students.
Embracing the Montessori philosophy, and, through a dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher, we nurture individual potential, cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, and encourage responsible participation in the classroom, the community and the world.
In our classrooms you will find child-centered curriculum and individualized instruction; multi-age grouping; materials designed to fulfill physical and cognitive needs at each developmental level; Montessori-trained and certified faculty; hands-on learning; a connection to the environment, beginning in the classroom; opportunities for life skills; respectful, supportive community; and collaboration and cooperation.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
n/a
Learning Difference Programs
No
Yes
Year Founded
n/a
1974
Students Body
Total Students
119 students
165 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
20%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
17
24
Pre-K Students
12
64
Kindergarten Students
9
20
Grade 1 Students
12
16
Grade 2 Students
9
13
Grade 3 Students
13
11
Grade 4 Students
17
7
Grade 5 Students
16
10
Grade 6 Students
14
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Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
12 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
90%
Average Class Size
13
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:13
1:14
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
(no dress code)
(no dress code)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
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CVMS Tuition and Fees 2019-2020 Tuition 2019-2020
Toddler (2 days a week)
* We also offer 3 and 5 days as week as well
$2,015
Early Childhood: EC1 (Age 3)
Half Day $5,770 Full Day $8,860
Early Childhood: EC2 (Age 4)
Half Day $5,770 Full Day $9,555
Early Childhood: EC3 (Age 5)
Full Day $9,555
Lower Elementary (Grades 1-3)
$11,630
Upper Elementary (Grades 4-6)
$11,630
*Tuition rate is for entire school year
Sibling Tuition Discount: CVMS is offering a Sibling Tuition Discount for the 2019-2020 school year. The Sibling Tuition Discount is $500 for the 2nd (3rd, 4th, etc.) child enrolled in a full day program, and $250 for each child enrolled in a half day program. The sibling discount is not offered to children in the Toddler program.
% on Financial Aid
n/a
50%
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Admissions Director
n/a
Kailea Reed
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
n/a
5
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
n/a
Band, Chorus, Community Service Projects - all levels, Instrument instruction, Jazz Band