Katherine Michiels School
Tel:
(415)821-0130
- For over four decades, Katherine Michiels School (KMS) has served Bay Area children and families. We pride ourselves on providing high-quality, affordable education within a nurturing, child-centered environment.
- Our mission is to foster each child`s experience of the world so that he or she can blossom to their fullest potential and become a compassionate, autonomous and contributing member of society.
- KMS has chosen the humanistic, progressive pedagogies of the Reggio Emilia educational approach and Council in Schools as our educational compass.
- Both approaches see the child as a competent and equal partner in the educational journey.
Quick Stats (2018-19)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Students: 85 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,200
- Acceptance rate: 30%
- Average class size: 14 students
- Application Deadline: Dec. 15 / rolling
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School Overview
| School Type | Alternative School |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Year Founded | 1976 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 85 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 8% State avg.: 44% |
Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 7:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 15% |
| Average Class Size | 14 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | Dec. 15 / rolling |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,200 |
| Tuition Notes | Preschool 3 year = $1900/month Preschool 2 year = $2100/month Infants and Toddlers = $2,625/month |
| % on Financial Aid | 12% |
| Acceptance Rate | 30% National avg.: 85% |
| Admissions Director | Colleen Mulvey |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 4 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: After School Science Class, De Colores - Spanish Language Program Arts and Music Programs: After School Dance Class, After School Music Class |
School Notes
- Reggio Emilia educational approach & Council in Schools as educational compass.
- De Colores Spanish Culture and Language Program.
- Nature Education supports Science curriculum - includes overnight camping trips to Yosemite several times each year.
- Fieldtrip Fridays support project-based learning approach.
- Summer Camps and afternoon Enrichment Classes offered for KMS students and the public.
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School Reviews
| 5 Absolutely the best place to send your child Hands down! I have been sending my children here since they were two and a half years old now they are 10 and 6. The girls absolutely love their school and respect and admire their teachers (especially Randall). I can honestly say that my girls are " in touch" with the environment, the community and most importantly themselves. KMS takes a different approach to teaching and interacting with children fostering confidence and independence in each student. My girls are inquisitive, analytic, emotionally intelligent.
I am a native San Franciscan and a product of tough -old fashioned public schools. I know the difference in quality and individualized focus my children get and I''m glad they are a part of KMS. - Posted by Parent - chump |
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