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What ages does Aidan Montessori School serve?
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We have a toddler program for children 18 months to 2½ years, a Primary program for children 2 ½ - 6 years, a Lower Elementary for children 6-9 years, and an Upper Elementary for 9-12 year olds.
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What are the hours of the school day?
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Before-School Program: 8:00-8:40am; Toddler: 8:15-11:15am; Half-day Primary: 8:50-11:45am/12:00pm; Full-day Primary: 8:50am-2:45pm; Lower Elementary: 8:40am-3:10pm; Upper Elementary 8:15am-3:30pm; After-School Program: noon-3:00 & 3:00-6:00pm
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Does Aidan have an After School Program?
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Yes. Children in Half-day Primary through Elementary are eligible for the Before School Program from 8:00-8:40am and the After School Program from noon-3:00pm and 3:00-6:00pm.
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Do you have a summer program?
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No. Aidan does not currently run a summer program.
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How many students do you have?
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Aidan serves approximately 200 students ranging in age from 18 months to 12 years, from approximately 150 families.
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What is the highest grade at Aidan?
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Sixth
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What schools do your students attend after Aidan?
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Our students go on to attend a wide variety of independent, parochial, and public schools. In the last several years, our students have been offered admission to the following schools: St. Anselm’s Abbey School, St. Andrew’s Episcopal School, Edmund Burke, Field School, Georgetown Day School, Holton-Arms, Holy Trinity, Landon School for Boys, Maret School, National Cathedral School, Norwood, Sidwell Friends School, St. Patrick’s Episcopal, Washington International School, District of Columbia Public Charter Schools, Maryland Public Schools
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Is Aidan Montessori School accredited?
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Yes, Aidan holds dual accreditations. Aidan is accredited by the Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) and by the Association of Independent Maryland Schools (AIMS)
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What is the average tenure of your teachers?
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In the Toddler community teachers have worked at Aidan from 2-19 years. Our Primary teachers have been at Aidan from 8-30 years. Our Elementary teachers have taught at Aidan for 7-35 years.
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When are applications due?
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Applications are due by January 19, 2011 for the 2011-2012 school year. This includes mid-year Toddler applications for 2012.
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Do you require outside testing?
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No
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Is tuition assistance available?
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Yes, please see the Financial Aid section on the website.
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When will we be notified about the admission decisions?
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Notification letters are sent in mid-March.