Sundance School

Sundance school creates a safe environment that promotes a sense of security, trust and acceptance, children are able to grow socially, emotionally and academically.
We celebrate childhood at Sundance Pre-School and strive to promote early childhood activities that will foster a true love of learning and prepare our students for success when they enter kindergarten.
The curriculum is a creative one, based on a hands-on approach.
Each child will be encouraged to make choices and become self-directed.
We use a thematic teaching technique, strongly supported by exceptional literature.
The children will take part in writing and illustrating of classroom books that will be shared by all families.
They will engage in many offerings: blocks, dramatic play, art, dance, housekeeping, music, creative movement and the development of pre-reading, writing, math and science skills.
We welcome parent volunteers in our school.  Helping will assist us in making our on-going field trips and special activities successful.

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School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Year Founded
1977
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 39%
Students by Grade
Sundance School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
National avg.: 13:1
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Admissions Director
Janet McNally

School Notes

  • Sundance school creates a safe environment that promotes a sense of security, trust and acceptance, children are able to grow socially, emotionally and academically.
  • We celebrate childhood at Sundance Pre-School and strive to promote early childhood activities that will foster a true love of learning and prepare our students for success when they enter kindergarten.
  • The curriculum is a creative one, based on a hands-on approach.
  • Each child will be encouraged to make choices and become self-directed.
  • We use a thematic teaching technique, strongly supported by exceptional literature.
  • The children will take part in writing and illustrating of classroom books that will be shared by all families.
  • They will engage in many offerings: blocks, dramatic play, art, dance, housekeeping, music, creative movement and the development of pre-reading, writing, math and science skills.
  • We welcome parent volunteers in our school.
  • Helping will assist us in making our on-going field trips and special activities successful.
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