AN OUR KIDS REPORT:Hampshire Country School vs. Alive Montessori & Private School

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  • SCHOOL LOCATION

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    Address

    Address

    28 Patey Circle, Rindge, New Hampshire(USA), 03461, United States

    2 Wembley Road, Toronto, Ontario, M6C 2E9, Canada

  • SCHOOL OVERVIEW

    We have limited information on Hampshire Country School as they are currently not registered with us.
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    Basics

    Basics

    Founded

    N/A

    2014

    Enrolment

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    45

    Grades

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    Preschool to 6

    Gender

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    Coed

    Living arrangements

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    Day

    Language of instruction

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    English

    Faith Based

    N/A

    School focus

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    Academic

    Developmental Priorities

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    Balanced
    Equal emphasis is placed on a balance of priorities: intellectual, emotional, social and physical cultivation.
    Intellectual
    The goal is to cultivate "academically strong, creative and critical thinkers, capable of exercising rationality, apprehending truth, and making aesthetic distinctions."

    Academics

    Academics

    Curriculum

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    Montessori, Waldorf

    Curriculum pace

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    Accelerated
    The main curriculum accelerates beyond the pace of the provincial one; ALL students do the work of OLDER public-school peers in tangible and measurable ways. This accelerated pace is maintained by the teachers and school, (through textbook selection, topic selection, grading, assignment standards and expectations, etc).

    Academic culture

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    Rigorous
    A school with a “rigorous” academic culture places a high value on academic performance, and expects their students to do the same. This does not mean the school is uncaring, unsupportive, or non-responsive -- far from it. A school can have a rigorous academic culture and still provide excellent individual support. It does mean, however, the school places a particular emphasis on performance -- seeking the best students and challenging them to the fullest extent -- relative to a normal baseline. High expectations and standards – and a challenging yet rewarding curriculum – are the common themes here. Keep in mind this classification is more relevant for the older grades: few Kindergarten classrooms, for example, would be called “rigorous”.

    Avg. Class Size

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    10 to 16

    Special needs support

    N/A

    Learning, Developmental, Behavioral

    Gifted learner support

    N/A

    In-class adaptations

    Preschool/K curriculum

    N/A

    Montessori
    Montessori programs aimed at preschool and Kindergarten- aged children allow young learners to choose which “tasks” or activities interest them. These tasks centre around special Montessori puzzles -- the essential features of these puzzles being they contain a “right answer” and allow for self-correction. A strong emphasis is therefore placed on learning being concrete and rooted in practical experience, along with children developing a sense of self-sufficiency and confidence. Specially trained teachers act as guides, introducing children to progressively more difficult materials when appropriate. A Montessori classroom is typically very calm and orderly, with children working alone or, sometimes, in small groups.

    If you want to learn more about Montessori education, check out our comprehensive guide. You can also check out our guide to Montessori preschools, elementary schools, middle schools, and high schools.

    Tuition

    Tuition

    Day Tuition

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    $10,000 to $16,500

    Boarding Tuition

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    Financial aid (FA)

    N/A

    No

    Students on FA

    N/A

    0%

    Eligible grades for FA

    N/A

    None

    Median FA package size

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    $0

    Enrollment

    Enrollment

    Avg. enrollment per grade

    N/A

    5

    Percent in boarding

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    0%

    Admissions

    Admissions

    Admissions rate

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    95%

    Day entry years

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    Preschool, JK, SK, K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

    Boarding entry years

    N/A

    Day admissions deadline

    N/A

    Rolling

    Boarding admissions deadline

    N/A

    Not available

    Interview required?

    N/A

    Yes: grades Preschool - 3

    SSAT required

    N/A

    No

  • School’s perspective

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    Who are you, as a school?

    Who are you, as a school?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

    "Located one short block north of Eglinton at Bathurst. PRE-SCHOOL TO GRADE 6. Children get off to a very fast start to their education in a safe, family-like environment. Early reading at ages 3, 4 and 5 develops into fluency at a young age with our extremely effective reading program. Very strong emphasis on the Basics of Reading, Writing and Math to give a solid grounding for all other learning. Watch your child's confidence grow as he or she demonstrates competence and ability. FASTER LEARNING – MADE FUN!"

    • Every child is a unique individual deserving of the best education possible.
    • Every child has an innate desire to learn that must be cultivated, not blunted.
    • Every child has his or her natural interests and strengths.
    • Learning occurs at varying rates and every child learns at his or her own optimum pace.
    • The Basics of Reading, Writing and Arithmetic are important as these still form the foundation.
    • The goal of education is to give every child the tools to become self-reliant and successful in life
    • Education does not have to be a dreary and dull activity. Done properly, learning is fun.
    • Our goal is to provide the best possible start to our children through proper education.
    • We aim to create a safe, caring and fun environment.
    • A better education. A better job. A better life.

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    What do you do differently and uniquely well?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

    "> Every child is a unique individual deserving of the best education possible.
    > Every child has an innate desire to learn that must be cultivated, not blunted.
    > Every child has his or her natural interests and strengths.
    > Learning occurs at varying rates and every child learns at his or her own optimum pace.
    > The goal of education is to give every child the tools to become self-reliant and successful in life.
    > Done properly, learning is fun."

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    What tradeoffs has your school made to serve families in this way?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    What key junctures in your school's history have most shaped its present?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    What type of student is a good fit for your school?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    Under what conditions would you advise a family against choosing your school?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    To your knowledge, why do families choose your school over others?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

    "For our parents Alive is more than education. Our school means family and means trust and a whole new understanding what it means to feel safe and loved.

    They choose our school because it is small and welcoming place where every child is appreciated and feels a sense of belonging. In the end of the day, children do not want to go home and arrive each morning with a smile. The hands-one learning and qualified staff are major factors that contribute to our student's success."

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    How would you characterize your school's image amongst the public?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    What aspect of your school is underappreciated?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

    "Our school has Speciality Classes almost on a daily basis during the normal school hours.
    From piano classes to gym classes, to drama and dance classes, we have a wide range of activities."

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    What might families find surprising about your school?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

    "We treat each child as an individual and families often get surprised that we know each other on a personal level. We truly care about every single child that steps through the door. We are a very small school community of 50 students in total, going from Preschool to Elementary, which allows us to give our students the attention and guidance to help them reach their full potential."

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    What improvements or changes has your school made recently?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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    How will your school change in the next 5 years?

    ALIVE MONTESSORI & PRIVATE SCHOOL

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