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Country Day School Of Arlingto

1105 W. Randol Mill Rd, Arlington, TX, 76011-0760 -

School Notes Overview:

Montessori Program/Curriculum The preschool classrooms at Country Day School are based on the philosophy and methods of Dr. Maria Montessori (1870-1952). Dr. Montessori recognized that all people pass through successive stages of development. The learning environment must, therefore, respond to the changing needs of the child from infancy to maturity. The Montessori classrooms at Country Day School of Arlington look to help instill a love of learning in children ranging from ages 16 months to 6 years. Each child is guided in a self-directed learning environment. If a child is interested in language, then the Montessori teacher will help guide him or her toward the language area. Montessori children are guided to embrace their independence, develop respect for self and others, gain control and coordination over their bodies, harness their concentration skills, and develop and/or refine an internal sense of order. Children that emerge from the Montessori classrooms should not only be prepared for grade school but will have built a foundation for future growth. ...

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School Overview:

	Country Day School Of Arlingto
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS) Southern Association Of Colleges And Schools (SACS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
Year Founded	1959
County	Tarrant County, TX
Student Body
Total Students	55 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
% Students of Color	35%	36%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 25 students
	Pre-K - 50 students
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
Average Class Size	12
	This School	(TX) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$8,000
Tuition Notes	part time schedules and options are available. Sibling discount available.
Head of School	Joyce Hunt
Admissions Director	Joyce Hunt
Admissions Associate	Julie Malone

School Notes:

Mission Our mission is to educate the whole child; thus we endeavor to nurture every heart and challenge every mind through the experience of meaningful inquiry. Diversity One of the strengths of the school is in the diversity of the families that make up our community. CDSA families represent a wide range of cultures, beliefs, races, and ethnicities. This diversity is celebrated through regular observance of our multicultural calendar. Governance CDSA is a nonprofit institution governed by an independent Board of Trustees. The Headmaster is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations, including admissions, hiring and evaluation of staff, curriculum, and financial administration.
Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (76011)	School Zip (76011)	(TX) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,898 people	20,844,411 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	29%	23%
Population Average Age	28 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$32,527	$46,000
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.7 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	33 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	20% / 80%	59% / 41%