At West Exchange School, we believe all children are curious, kind and competent citizens with rights. With appropriate guidance children will discover and learn much from the world independently and through interactions with each other. Our teachers come with a wealth of knowledge in diverse areas but are constantly learning from and along with the children. Learning at West Exchange School will take place through exploration, play, art and nature. Our backyard and garden will be our second classroom and we will spend about an equal amount of time outside and indoors. All teaching will be developmentally appropriate based on each child’s needs and we will meet the children where they are.
FAQs
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West Exchange School will provide preschool through second grade curriculum. Preschoolers can start at age 3 and need to be potty trained. We love having a mixed age group. The older kids gain so much empathy and responsibility by helping out the younger students. The younger students gain independence by observing the older kids. We currently provide instruction up to fifth grade but moving forward will no longer be accepting children beyond second grade.
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Curriculum/Academic Focus:
Reading: Guided Reading groups, Zoo Phonics and From Phonics to Reading (Wiley Blevins), Wit and Wisdom (4th and 5th grade)
Writing: Handwriting without Tears, Nelly Edge, journaling everyday
Math: Calendar time, Common Core math standards taught through games/centers and small groups, Eureka Squared
Science: Next Generation Science Standards, Inquiry based (What are the kids interested in and how can we guide their curiosities?)
Social Studies: topics will be explored through literacy, discussion and Project Based Learning, Scholastic Weekly magazines
Social Skills: Zones of Regulation, mindfulness, We Thinkers! Social Explorer, modeling through literacy, mindfulness practice
*Most importantly, the children’s interest will guide our daily routine and curriculum.
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School Days and Fees:
School will be offered Monday through Friday, 9:00 to 3:00. The following options are available with tuition either being paid annually or on a 10-month installment plan on the first of the month (if following a monthly plan, no payment is due in June or July).
This year we will offer before-school care. Monday through Friday, students may be dropped off anytime after 8:00. The cost is an additional $10/day and will be added to your next Wonderschool bill. If you would like your child to come early all five days, we can work out a lower cost.
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade 9:00-3:00
Kindergarten-Fifth Grade 9:00-3:00
Full Time: $7,700/annual or $770/month
4 Days/week: $6,300/annual or $630/month
3 Days/week: $4,500/annual or $450/month
Preschool 9:00-3:00
Full Time: $8,100/annual or $810/month
4 Days/week: $6,620 or $662/month
3 Days/week: $5,040 or $504/month
There are options for half day preschool as well.
Tuition Includes (but not limited to):
Instruction from highly qualified teachers
Effective and quality curriculum
Field trips (occasionally a few dollars will be collected to put to a field trip that includes something the kiddo consumes or takes home, but the bus ride and other costs are covered by school)
Guest teachers (music and dance classes, guest authors)
Once a quarter Date Night! You get to drop your kiddos off for an evening and enjoy a date night (hours will likely be 5:30-7:00) Please serve dinner beforehand and we will provide a healthy and fun snack!
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Yes, we do currently have a waitlist. Please click here to add your child to our waitlist.
