At-A-Glance
(2005-2006)
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The Mitchellville School
(TMS)
, a new independent, private school, is located at Christ Community Church, 1925 Mitchellville Road, in Bowie, MD.
TMS
is accepting enrollment applications for the 2005-2006 school year.
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Instructional
Program Key Features
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Maryland
State Department Certificate of Approval
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Small
Class Sizes (Maximum = up to 16)
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Integrated, Challenging Studies & Personalized Learning
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Emphasis
on Mathematics, Science, & Technology
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Year-Round
Program with Spanish, Art and Music
Instruction
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Uniforms
Required
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Instrumental
music and band instruction(e.g., piano,
violin) & Chess(Optional Services)
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Guiding
Principles
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These
Principles are the foundation of
TMS
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They include providing a safe learning
environment and nurturing the social, emotional, and
moral development of all children.
Additionally, our students are required to
“live”
The
Mitchellville School Creed
, which emphasizes
character development (i.e., responsibility, honesty,
and respect).
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Program
Overview/Curriculum:
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Our curriculum is available for
review.
(2004-2005
Curriculum)
(2005-2006 Curriculum)
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Grades,
Teacher/Student Ratios & Staffing
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Grades
K-6. One (1) grade added per year.
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Traditional
and multi-age classes with up to 16 students in each classroom.
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Proposed
maximum student population = 52
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Proposed
Full-time Faculty: One (1) Principal, five (5) Teachers, and one (1) School Secretary.
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Proposed
Part-time Faculty: Physical Education, Music and Art
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School
Calendar & Hours:
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Year-Round Program
(Beginning August 2005–June 2006, 184 Days). Three (3) five (5) day intersessions scheduled and an optional July 2006 summer
camp may be offered. School Day - 8:15 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Extended Day School (EDS), 7:00 a.m.-
8:15 a.m. & 3:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Intersession & Intersession EDS hours will be the same as above.
(2004
Calendar)
(2005-2006
Calendar)
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Extended Day School (EDS) - 7:00 a.m.-
8:15 a.m.
& 3:15 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
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Intersession & Intersession EDS hours will be
the same as above.
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Admissions
Process:
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The process involves parent
interview, records review & student testing & observation.
We seek students who demonstrate the interest and
motivation to excel in a program offering challenging
academic studies, as well as appropriate social skills.
We also seek parents who will maintain involvement in
the development and life of our school.
Parents are required to volunteer at least 20
hours/year and to join the Parent-Teacher Association.
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Tuition
& Fees:
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Application/Registration Fee
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$ 50 (Nonrefundable)
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Testing Fee
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$ 100 (Nonrefundable)
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Fees
(Textbooks, supplies, equipment/technology)
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$ 250 (Due Annually)
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EDS & Intersession EDS
(Before School & After School Services – Parent Choice;
Sibling Discount = Pay $1 for additional child/hour; Late Fees = $2/minute)
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$ 3/Hour
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Tuition
($500 nonrefundable deposit due with contract; $726.18/mo. over 11months; Sibling Discounts - 10%)
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$ 8488
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Intersession Program
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$Varies(Plus any activity fees)
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Optional
Services (for additional, nominal fees):
Instrumental Music (onsite through the Mitchellville Community School of the Arts), and July Camp.
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The Mitchellville School
will admit students of any
race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges,
programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at
the school. It will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in
administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship
and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.
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