Good Beginnings School (Closed 2014)

11501 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191
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Good Beginnings School Photo #1 - Work time in our Kindergarten class.
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Good Beginnings School Photo #1 - Work time in our Kindergarten class.
Accredited with the National Private School Accreditation Alliance since 2001, we offer a structured, traditionally academic learning program facilitated by seasoned, college-degree teachers in a warm, caring, and energetic environment.

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes

Student Body

Total Students
61 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
57%
State avg.: 31%
Students by Grade
Good Beginnings School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Average Class Size
16 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Acceptance Rate
100%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Carmen McMahon

Sports

Total Sports Offered
4 sports

School Notes

  • Zaner-Bloser, SRA math and reading series, Plaid Phonics, Scholastic's readers, science, and geography programs provide the core curriculum for our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes.
  • For our preschool classes, we utilize a teacher-designed curriculum and program based on age and skill comprised of the Prentice-Hall Center for Applied Research Preschool Curriculum, Warren Publishing House Theme-A-Saurus, Newbridge Educational Publishing beginning math series, The Education Center, Teacher Created Materials, Inc. for letter sounds, vowel and consonant introduction and Bob Books for reading.
  • In addition to our academic programs, we offer art, music, dance, and physical fitness. Students four years and older also participate in field trips that are uniquely appropriate and qualitatively diverse.
  • For parents' convenience, we also offer many extracurricular activities such as: private piano lessons, soccer, yoga, ballet, hip hop, and karate.
  • We welcome all students and families who desire a sound learning environment and who share our core values in education.
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Good Beginnings School cost?
Good Beginnings School's tuition is approximately $11,800 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Good Beginnings School?
The acceptance rate of Good Beginnings School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
What sports does Good Beginnings School offer?
Good Beginnings School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.
When is the application deadline for Good Beginnings School?
The application deadline for Good Beginnings School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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