Orchards KinderCare vs. The Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
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School Overview
Overview
Our team is very passionate about education. They take pride in providing their students with the best possible education to help them create that love of learning that is so important to their future.
Our teachers understand the importance of their position and take full advantage of this by helping their students be successful in all areas of their education.
We partner with families to understand the unique needs of your child and ensure the best possible learning environment for each child.
We understand the importance of ongoing trainng, and provide them with sixteen hours of onsite training annually in addition to the ten hours of training that is required by the state.
Founded in 1995, the Gardner School is southwest Washington`s only independent, private progressive student-centered learning environment, serving students from preschool through 6th grade. Inspired by the theory of multiple intelligences identified by Harvard professor Howard Gardner our community of teachers and learners recognizes and honors many ways of learning, thinking and expressing. Our whole-child philosophy integrates homeroom studies in mathematics, language arts, social studies and outdoor learning with specialist teachers in five disciplines: science, music, art, spanish and physical education. Preschoolers enjoy music, physical education and Spanish classes.Our small class sizes promote individualized instruction while our beautiful campus allows teachers to use all facets of the environment to stimulate learning.
At Gardner, we believe in creating not only avid learners, but inspired and engaged global citizens.
Grades Offered
NS-PK
NS-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
n/a
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
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Individualized Instruction Opportunities
Year Founded
2001
1995
Students Body
Total Students
100 students
105 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
10%
12%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
11
Pre-K Students
70
16
Kindergarten Students
14
14
Grade 1 Students
-
16
Grade 2 Students
-
16
Grade 3 Students
-
8
Grade 4 Students
-
8
Grade 5 Students
-
8
Grade 6 Students
-
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
17 teachers
Average Class Size
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16
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:50
1:6
Classroom Dress Code
n/a
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$19,500
Tuition Notes
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check out our website for more detailed information, including our tuition assistance program.
Admissions Director
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Courtney Tomlinson