The Compass School

3989 Northhampton Drive, Powell, OH, 43065 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

We offer a project-based approach, inspired by the Reggio method of educating the very young. Developed in Italy, this method respects the innate ability of children to explore and learn from the world around them. Rather than give them answers, we guide them as they question, discover, test and exhibit ideas in their own individual ways. Our curriculum is child-centered, in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning. Teachers collaborate, and design lesson plans that focus on what children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science to music, art, drama and language. We feel this approach teaches children to explore topics in great detail and better equips them to become life-long learners who enjoy the educational process. ...

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School Overview:

 
The Compass School
School Type Early Childhood / Day Care
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery/Preschool - Kindergarten
County Delaware County, OH
Student Body
Total Students 69 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color 12% 19%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 56 students
Pre-K - 57 students
Kind - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 30 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree 10%
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:92 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 180 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Tuition Notes Monthly tuition varies by age of student.

School Notes:

  • We offer a project-based approach, inspired by the Reggio method of educating the very young. Developed in Italy, this method respects the innate ability of children to explore and learn from the world around them. Rather than give them answers, we guide them as they question, discover, test and exhibit ideas in their own individual ways. Our curriculum is child-centered, in that students' interests and curiosity play a critical role in our lesson planning. Teachers collaborate, and design lesson plans that focus on what children are interested in while making sure to cover all disciplines in the course of their exploration, from math to science to music, art, drama and language. We feel this approach teaches children to explore topics in great detail and better equips them to become life-long learners who enjoy the educational process.
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2008

In the News:

  • Tree circle ceremony (This Week Olentangy)
    posted on July 1, 2009 at 07:34:52 pm
    Teacher Annie Wolfe, center, helps students Max Fickas and Danielle Lapp plant a tree at The Compass School in Powell. Teachers and students planted a tree circle in the school's nature center to commemorate the school's 10th birthday.
  • Summer enjoyment (The Columbus Dispatch)
    posted on April 1, 2009 at 08:18:53 am
    For most youngsters, the days of studying and being tested will soon become history -- replaced by afternoons of swimming and nights of sleeping under the stars.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (43065)
School Zip (43065)
(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate) 24,414 people 11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 64% 21%
Population Average Age 35 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.9 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $83,484 $43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 7.6 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 19 years old 47 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (43065)


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% Owning / % Renting 87% / 13% 66% / 34%

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