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Dallas, TX
The Hockaday School
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neighborhood: North Dallas · Telephone: (214) 360-6451 · Website: www.hockaday.org
Contact Info
The Hockaday School
11600 Welch Road
Dallas, TX
75229
www.hockaday.org
Tel:
(214) 360-6451
Director:
Lisa Holekamp
Admissions Director:
Jen Liggitt
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General Approach to Learning
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The Hockaday School prepares girls of strong potential in the prekindergarten through 12th grades to assume positions of responsibility and leadership in a rapidly changing world by giving them a fou...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"Hockaday offers a dynamic and balanced academic program in a student-centered learning environment. Learning takes place in and out of the classroom where lively exchanges among students and teachers...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
4 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8 am- 3 pm |
| Tuition: | $13,775/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 08/2008 - 05/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 1020 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 4 years |
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | After a visit to hockaday. |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | December 15 |
| Application Information | $100 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on "students participate in a group test setting that evaluates their developmental areas as well as how well they follow directions and interact in a group setting. each student also participates in an individual session to examine her verbal and non-verbal problem-solving skills." --excerpted from www.hockaday.org |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- The Hockaday School
- Greenhill School
- Episcopal School of Dallas
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