Holy Spirit School vs. Woodland Hill Montessori School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Woodland Hill Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in New York for:
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Overview
The mission of Holy Spirit School is to provide students with an academically excellent program in a value-centered atmosphere that strives to instill in the children Christ-centered moral values.
We believe that each child is loved by God, gifted with potential, and deserving of love, acceptance and attention.
We believe that prayer, community and service lived out within the context of the Catholic faith are an integral part of our school program.
We believe that this mission is aided and enhanced by a dedicated faculty with a strong commitment to teaching Christian values.
In order to make our philosophy a lived reality, we endeavor to: spiritual - teach Catholic Doctrine and provide opportunities for daily prayer, sacraments, and opportunities for service.
Academic - Strive to employ a wide variety of teaching techniques, instructional materials, and learning programs to integrate the academics with skills that will in turn maximize each student's potential.
Personal - Make learning a positive experience so that we protect the dignity of each child and encourage each student's potential for growth.
Woodland Hill Montessori, founded in 1965 as the Montessori School of Albany, is the only independent school in the Capital Region providing the internationally renowned Montessori education for children ages 18 months -14 years of age.
Woodland Hill Montessori School nurtures a child's inner love of learning.
Using specific Montessori methods, creativity and natural curiosity are fostered and individual academic excellence is stressed.
Montessori children are empowered to make decisions and take responsibility from an early age.
They develop strong self-images and confidently face challenges. Montessori is a peace-based education, focusing on global and cultural awareness, cooperation, and respect.
WHMS is accredited by the American Montessori Society, NAIS and NYAIS and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
Grades Offered
PK-8
NS-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
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Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Year Founded
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1965
Students Body
Total Students
188 students
345 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
23%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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28
Pre-K Students
72
70
Kindergarten Students
20
35
Grade 1 Students
14
30
Grade 2 Students
15
30
Grade 3 Students
13
30
Grade 4 Students
12
24
Grade 5 Students
25
24
Grade 6 Students
13
24
Grade 7 Students
4
25
Grade 8 Students
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25
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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50%
Average Class Size
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20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:24
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Feb. 1 / rolling
Tuition Cost
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$12,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition for the Toddler program starts at $6,845. Tuition for pre-K through K is $11,983- $14,800, grades 1 through 8 ranges from $15,183 to $16,524. Need based financial aid is available.
% on Financial Aid
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18%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$3,200
Admissions Director
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Kris Gernert-Dott
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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6
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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15
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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African Drumming, Band, Chess, Chinese, Chior, Community Service, Latin, Newspapaer, Science Bowl, Skiing, Spanish, Sports Teams, Suzuki Violin, Theater, Yearbook