Advertisement
Chicago, IL
Alexander Hamilton School
|
Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
 |
Review this preschool |
neighborhood: West Lakeview · Telephone: (773) 534-5892 · Website: www.hamilton.cps.k12.il.us
Contact Info
Alexander Hamilton School
1650 West Cornelia
Chicago, IL
60657
www.hamilton.cps.k12.il.us
Tel:
(773) 534-5892
Director:
Helen Doe, Teacher
hmdoe@cps.k12.il.us
Source:
Parent Ratings
| Quality of teaching |
|
| Development of social skills and work habits |
|
| Home-school connection |
|
| Discipline |
|
| Facilities |
|
| Health |
|
| Safety |
|
Source:
General Approach to Learning
 |
Play-based with some structure |
Source:
School Philosophy and Mission
Our program has a well balanced curriculum, which works towards developing the whole child physically, socially and academically.
(read more)
source:
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
Our main teacher works with assistants to provide a full school day as well as wrap-around care before and after school hours. This extended day model allows working parents great flexability for the...
(read more)
source:
Ages, Class Size, days & Tuition
| Ages | From
3 years
to 5 years |
| Days: | 5 day(s) a week 7:30 am- 5:30 pm |
| Tuition: | $8,930/Year |
source:
Key Statistics
| School year | 09/2008 - 06/2009 |
| Total enrollment | 20 |
| Student/teacher ratio | 7:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment | 3 years |
source:
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
It is recommended that the student attend from 8am to 1:45pm to receive the full benefit of the instructional program.
More >
Application Information
| Applications accepted | Currently for the 2007-08 school year |
| Wait list | Yes |
| Deadline for applications | Rolling |
| Application Information | $235 |
| Acceptance criteria: | First-come basis |
source:
Kindergarten Placement
Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending
- Alexander Hamilton
Source:
Advertisement
Wise Words About the Comforts of a Great Book
The lives of grown-ups and children alike are filled with ups and downs. In general, the little ones cycle through their joys and miseries more rapidly and far more expressively (read loudly). But we all need a bit of comfort now and then, don't we?
Now in BeingSavvy, Chicago
Goodbye Mrs. Goodbee: A Lesson In Giving
I was lucky enough to have the chance to review the Mrs. Goodbee Interactive Doll House recently. My kids love playing with this thing. And one of my favorite features is the focus on good manners and good
Montessori? Waldorf? Play-based?
What school type is right for your child? Is one model better than another? What does the research say?
View an example from the Savvy Source guide to learn more.
Today's “Preschool’s Out” Activity
This is a good memory game for car rides, restaurants, or anywhere that requires you to sit still. (read more)
| Comment (4) |  |
Take Our Expert Quiz
how is your toddler or preschooler progressing developmentally?
This Week's Poll
Off the Beaten Path
Plan fun activities to do in:
Advertisement