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New Year-Round Early Childhood Program at Annie Wright Schools
Annie Wright Schools announced changes that impact the schools' Early Childhood program for boys and girls, ages three to five.
Annie Wright Schools announced changes that impact the schools’ Early Childhood program for boys and girls, ages three to five. Beginning with the 2014-2015 academic year, Preschool and Prekindergarten will be offered year-round, only closing on major holidays, with no impact to the current tuition costs.
Annie Wright Schools will still offer the same educational curriculum rich in discovery, exploration, play and inquiry, integrated with program highlights that include Spanish, swimming, lab science, art, library and physical education. Early Childhood families now have the additional convenience of extended care and programming before and after the school day begins, with no added fees. Early Childhood students will also be cared for during the schools’ typical breaks, closing for major holidays ten days per year. Classes will remain small, with 16 students maximum and two teachers per class.
“Annie Wright Schools have decided to make a further substantial investment in the education and care of our youngest students,” says Christian G. Sullivan, Head of Annie Wright Schools. “We understand that families, especially dual working parent homes, thrive on more options and flexibility for their younger children. This is a very significant addition to our current program aimed at meeting those needs.”
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Tuition rates for Annie Wright Schools’ Early Childhood program will not change, giving families the option of learning and care from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm. Half-day and full-day options are available. The schools are still accepting applications on a space available basis for the 2014-2015 academic year.
Families interested in learning more about the Early Childhood program at Annie Wright Schools should contact Joy Phelps, Day School Admissions Director, at joy_phelps@aw.org or 253.284.8602.
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Founded in Tacoma in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are two schools on one campus. Annie Wright Day School serves boys and girls in Preschool through Grade 8, while Annie Wright Upper School offers all-girls day and boarding programs for Grades 9 through 12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World School. Learn more at www.aw.org.