Hovnanian School vs. The French American Academy
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School Overview
Overview
The Hovnanian School, with 40 years of history, offers a model mix of academic scholarship, unique second language experience, and other valuable programs from Early Learning Center to 8th grade in a safe, student-first multicultural environment.
A private, not-for-profit, elementary school, the Hovnanian School takes pride in preparing our children for the future, while preserving their cultural identity.
The teaching methods and educational philosophy at the Hovnanian School draw on current, proven approaches and techniques developed at some of the most well-respected colleges and universities specializing in education and teacher training and successfully implemented at model elementary schools here and abroad.
Accredited by the New Jersey Association of Independent Schools (NJAIS) and the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the Hovnanian School employs highly qualified teachers and consulting specialists who emphasize personal attention so that each student progresses according to ability, aptitude, and talent.
We believe that learning a second language at an early age is a life-long advantage which will benefit our children both academically and cognitively.
Our goal is to create a safe, supportive, nurturing, international learning environment where students can develop fully in both French and English.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-5
Blue Ribbon School
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No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
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Year Founded
1976
2007
Students Body
Total Students
138 students
98 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
36%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
12
12
Pre-K Students
22
25
Kindergarten Students
11
11
Grade 1 Students
10
9
Grade 2 Students
10
7
Grade 3 Students
10
8
Grade 4 Students
12
8
Grade 5 Students
12
18
Grade 6 Students
7
-
Grade 7 Students
12
-
Grade 8 Students
8
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
11 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
25%
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Average Class Size
12
15
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:9
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
(School uniform)
(School uniform)
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
$13,500
$16,500
Tuition Notes
This is tuition for grades K - 8. Please inquire for Early Childhood grades and part-time options.
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% on Financial Aid
14%
5%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,831
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Admissions Director
Chris Sarafian
Cathy Joly
Sports
Total Sports Offered
1
4
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
11
4
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Basketball, Club Scientific: Robots, Club Scientific: Science, Instrument Lessons, Kidz Art, Math Olympiad, Musical Theater, Public Speaking, Video Game Coding, Voice Lessons, Woodworking
Academie des Petits Chefs, Art, Music and Piano, Theater