Good Shepherd Umc Kindergarten vs. Palisades Episcopal School
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School Overview
Top Rankings
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Palisades Episcopal School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in North Carolina for:
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Student Body
Overview
The purpose of Good Shepherd United Methodist Church Preschool is to be a ministry of the church and provide a caring, secure Christian environment in which the children may experience growth in their social, emotional, cognitive, physical and spiritual development.
Let the joyful journey begin. Palisades Episcopal School (PES) is a school honoring Christ and committed to providing a classical education challenging the mind, body and spirit.
At PES, our Christ-centered learning environment nurtures students` commitment to service and faith while our rigorous, engaging classical curriculum develops the whole child, emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Our intimate class sizes and low teacher-student ratios create a nurturing environment that allows for differentiated instruction across every grade.
Opportunities abound for PES students from daily foreign language instruction to an awe inspiring fine and performing arts program to a competitive middle school athletic program.
Grades Offered
K-2
PK-8
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Dyslexia / Language-based or Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1996
2007
Students Body
Total Students
22 students
318 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
51%
Students by Grade


Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
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36
Kindergarten Students
10
40
Grade 1 Students
7
29
Grade 2 Students
5
40
Grade 3 Students
-
24
Grade 4 Students
-
39
Grade 5 Students
-
28
Grade 6 Students
-
25
Grade 7 Students
-
39
Grade 8 Students
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18
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
33 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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44%
Average Class Size
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17
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
(Uniform)
(Uniform)
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$17,285
Tuition Notes
$9,000/yr
Tuition ranges from $7,510 - $17,285. PES Offers Indexed Tuition - a range of tuitions based on a family\'s ability to pay.
% on Financial Aid
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25%
Average Financial Aid Grant
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$6,000
Admissions Director
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Monique Gilbert
Admissions Associate
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Carri Monette
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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9
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
After School ProgramChess Club
Arts and Music Programs:
Annual MusicalChorus
Piano / Guitar Lessons
Recreational Athletic Programs:
basketballEquestrian
Golf LessonsSoccer Skills