Ware Academy vs. Gloucester Montessori School
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School Overview
Overview
Ware Academy is a college preparatory school for students in Pre-Kindergarten through eighth grade.
The school empowers each student to achieve academic excellence, emphasizing the development of mind, body and character.
The primary objectives are to educate the whole child to his fullest potential and for students to acquire a respect and a desire for learning in order to develop into independent, life long learners in preparation for productive and fulfilled lives.
The school embraces and appreciates that students possess individual styles.
Ware Academy is a non-profit, non-denominational, non-sectarian independent school founded in 1949.
The school promotes ethnic and racial diversity. Moralistic and ethical principles are fostered, enriching students to develop integrity, empathy and compassion for all living things.
Ware selects students on the basis of academic potential and developmental readiness without regard to race, color, creed, or ethnic origin.
Discovery. Independence. Leadership. The Gloucester Montessori School provides a unique learning environment for individualized, interdisciplinary education for students from Pre-K through Upper Elementary.
The structured, hands-on approach promotes a love of learning, accountability and independence, while building confidence as students become role models for the school community and beyond.
The curriculum develops independent thinkers and problem-solvers through academic, artistic, and social growth.
Before and after school care is available to meet the needs of the school's families.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Year Founded
n/a
1979
Students Body
Total Students
182 students
46 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
8%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
34
25
Kindergarten Students
18
3
Grade 1 Students
19
7
Grade 2 Students
18
2
Grade 3 Students
18
3
Grade 4 Students
17
5
Grade 5 Students
28
-
Grade 6 Students
15
1
Grade 7 Students
11
-
Grade 8 Students
4
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
5 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
n/a
50%
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:7
1:9
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Dawn R. Fleet
n/a
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6
n/a
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
3
n/a
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Drums, Guitar Lessons, Violin
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