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The Science Place School
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neighborhood: Fair Park · Telephone: (214)-428-5555 ext. 1381 · Website: www.natureandscience.org
Contact Info
The Science Place School
1318 S. Second Avenue
Dallas, TX
75210
www.natureandscience.org
Tel:
(214)-428-5555 ext. 1381
Fax:
(214) 428-4310
Director:
Christy McLaughlin
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General Approach to Learning
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Play-based with some structure |
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School Philosophy and Mission
"The Science School at Museum of Nature & Science provides a complete curriculum in English and Spanish designed to spark your child's imagination and to nurture a love for learning in the most incred...
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
"At The Science School at Museum of Nature & Science, we begin every day with a group Circle Time. It is a period designed to introduce new ideas and prepare children for the day. The children and tea...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:30 am- 5:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $6,570/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| School year | 9/1/2007 - 5/1/2008 |
| Summer Program | 6/1/2008 - 8/1/2008 |
| Total enrollment | 100 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 8:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday options listed above are preschool enrichment. Two, three, and five day options are dual language (English/Spanish).
Parents must become members of the museum.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | February prior to fall enrollment |
| Wait list | No |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $50 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
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Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- The Science Place School
- Stonewall Jackson
- Dealey Montessori Academy
- St. Thomas Aquinas
- St. John's Episcopal School
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