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Apple Orchard

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Telephone: (617) 731-6463 · Website: appleorchardschool.org

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Contact Info

Apple Orchard
282D Newton St.
Brookline, MA 02445

appleorchardschool.org

Tel: (617) 731-6463
Fax: (617) 566-0272

Director: Lee Albright

Admissions Director:
Lee Albright

Source: This information was provided by the director This information was compiled by Savvy Source

Parent Ratings

Quality of teaching
Development of social skills and work habits
Home-school connection
Discipline
Facilities
Health
Safety

Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed: 10
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes

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General Approach to Learning

Play-based with some structure

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School Philosophy and Mission

At The Apple Orchard School we feel an environment of trust and positive feelings toward learning and toward people are the cornerstones of our philosophy.

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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Younger Groups - "3"s
8:15-9:30 Free Play (Inside)
9:30-10:00 Group Time (circle)
10:00 Bathroom Handwashing
10:15-10:45 Snack/Bathroom
10:45-11:30 Outdoors on Adventure
12:00 Carpool

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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition

Ages	From 5 years to 6 years
Days:	5 day(s) a week 8:15 am- 12 pm
Tuition:	$12,500/Year

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Key Statistics

Extended day	Yes
Total enrollment	91
Student/teacher ratio	1:6
Age cutoff for enrollment	2 years and 9 months

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Application Information

Applications accepted	After a face-to-face meeting at the school
Wait list	Yes
Deadline for applications	December 15
Application Information	$50.00
Acceptance criteria:	Selective based on diversity, sibling priority, variety of communities, birthdays and gender.

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Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Brookline
Newton
Needham
Dedham
Westwood
Boston
Public Schools
BB & N
Milton
Academy
Dexter
Southfield
Meadowbrook
Park

Source: Savvy Source

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