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Frances Xavier Ward School
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neighborhood: Gold Coast · Telephone: (312) 466-0700 · Website: www.fxw.org
Contact Info
Frances Xavier Ward School
751 N. State St.
Chicago, IL
60610
www.fxw.org
Tel:
(312) 466-0700
Fax:
(312) 466-0711
Director:
Mary Reiling
reilingm@fxw.org
Admissions Director:
Sue Smeaton
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Parent Ratings
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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
Frances Xavier Warde is a play based, multi-age program. We provide a positive environment to give the children the opportunity to explore, create, have fun and enjoy learning.
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Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
The children have a combination of free-play and centers in the morning. One teacher-directed table is part of that choice. We also have music, gym, and outdoor time scheduled in the morning. Before ...
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Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 4 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 8:00 am- 2:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $8,400/Year |
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Key Statistics
| Extended day | Yes |
| Total enrollment | 730 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 1:10 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
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Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Classes are offered from 8am-2:30pm, 2,3 or 5 days a week. Morning classes are offered 5 days only from 8am to 11:30pm. Extended day is offered for full day students until 4pm only.
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Application Information
| Applications accepted | September before the year a child is eligible to enroll. |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | January 1 |
| Application Information | $35.00 |
| Acceptance criteria: | Selective based on sibling priority |
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