Good Beginnings School (Closed 2014)

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Good Beginnings School (Closed 2014)

11501 Sunrise Valley Drive
Reston, VA 20191

Good Beginnings School Photo #1 - Work time in our Kindergarten class.

Accredited with the National 草榴社区 School Accreditation Alliance since 2001, we offer a structured, traditionally academic learning program facilitated by seasoned, college-degree teachers in a warm, caring, and energetic environment.

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-1

Year Founded

1993

Summer School Offered

Yes

Student Body

Total Students

61 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

57%

State avg.: 31%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

1 teacher

Average Class Size

16 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$11,800

View national tuition avg.

Acceptance Rate

100%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Carmen McMahon

Sports

Total Sports Offered

4 sports

Sports

BalletDance

Indoor SoccerSoccer

School Notes

Zaner-Bloser, SRA math and reading series, Plaid Phonics, Scholastic's readers, science, and geography programs provide the core curriculum for our Junior Kindergarten and Kindergarten classes.
For our preschool classes, we utilize a teacher-designed curriculum and program based on age and skill comprised of the Prentice-Hall Center for Applied Research Preschool Curriculum, Warren Publishing House Theme-A-Saurus, Newbridge Educational Publishing beginning math series, The Education Center, Teacher Created Materials, Inc. for letter sounds, vowel and consonant introduction and Bob Books for reading.
In addition to our academic programs, we offer art, music, dance, and physical fitness. Students four years and older also participate in field trips that are uniquely appropriate and qualitatively diverse.
For parents' convenience, we also offer many extracurricular activities such as: private piano lessons, soccer, yoga, ballet, hip hop, and karate.
We welcome all students and families who desire a sound learning environment and who share our core values in education.

Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Good Beginnings School cost?

Good Beginnings School's tuition is approximately $11,800 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Good Beginnings School?

The acceptance rate of Good Beginnings School is 100%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

What sports does Good Beginnings School offer?

Good Beginnings School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Ballet, Dance, Indoor Soccer and Soccer.

When is the application deadline for Good Beginnings School?

The application deadline for Good Beginnings School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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