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The Andover Country Day School, Inc. (formerly
known as St. Robert's Country Day School) was founded in 1969 fulfilling the
recognized need of a pre-school community. In 2004, the school changed its
name and became incorporated. The school is located in the lower level of
St. Robert Bellarmine Church.
PHILOSOPHY
All of the programs offered are designed to
provide vigorous activities balanced by quiet circle time, classroom setting
activities, opportunities for group participation, and individual creativity
to promote growth. The children learn many skills and educationally
stimulating ideas from the world around them.
One of our most important objectives is to
awaken and expand on each and every child's sense of discovery—to fulfill
the joys of understanding all that is around them, to take them as high as
they can comfortably soar, and to have a happy, fun, and safe experience
at school.
CURRICULUM
The curriculum consists of units and themes
designed to emphasize cognitive, perceptual, motor, and social skills to
promote healthy personality development and to guide the child to greater
social competence and self-fulfillment. Special events, field trips, visits by
guest speakers and community resource persons enhance the basic
program. Music, creative movement, arts, crafts,
science/nature study, cooking, and other activities are all part of
developmentally appropriate programs in all classes.
PARENT
PARTICIPATION
The
Andover Country Day School is an independent
semi-co-op school. Parents have the opportunity for
active participation by serving on the Parents Board, as Room Parent, committee
chairs, committee members, teacher helpers, and providing snack for
special days and school parties. Parents can feel a great deal of
satisfaction in participating in their child's first school
experience.
APPLICATION
Open
House takes place in January. At this time Parent Board Members and
Staff will be available to meet with you. For additional information,
please contact the school at 978-686-2777 or
acds@verizon.net or visit us online at
www.andovercountrydayschool.org.
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