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Arlington Classics
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The Basics: |
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Location:
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2800 West Arkansas Lane
Arlington, Texas 76016 |
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Area: |
Arlington |
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Phone: |
817-274-2008 |
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E-mail: |
ken.simon@arlingtonclassics.org |
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Web: |
http://www.arlingtonclassics.org |
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School year: |
August 22,
2007-June 5, 2008 |
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Hours: |
Mon-Thurs 8am-3:30pm, Fri
8am-1:30pm |
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Tuition range: |
N/A |
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Description: |
Arlington Classics Academy is an
open-enrollment K-6 charter
school that is rated Exemplary by the Texas
Education Agency. Math and spelling are taught “one grade level up.” |
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The Details: |
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Teaching philosophy: |
As a public school, we teach the state
curriculum, the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. We also
teach the Core Knowledge Sequence curriculum. In addition to academic
excellence, ACA stresses “knowledge for a lifetime” and students receive
instruction in music, art and Spanish beginning in Kindergarten. |
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Total enrollment: |
432 |
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Student-teacher ratio: |
20:1 |
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Class size: |
20 |
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Director/Headmaster: |
Ken Simon |
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Religious affiliation: |
None |
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Before/after-school care: |
Earliest drop-off is 7:30am. We offer an
after school program called Homework and Health until 6pm for
approximately $180 per month |
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Summer programs: |
A group of week-long academic “camps” is
offered each summer. |
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Sports/extracurricular: |
Chess Club, Communications Club,
student-operated radio station, Star Dusters Dance Team,
PSIA academic team. |
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Languages offered: |
Spanish (K-6), Latin
word-of-the-day to improve
vocabulary. |
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Student type: |
Co-ed |
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Uniform/dress code: |
Uniforms are required |
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Lunches: |
Hot lunches are offered in the
cafeteria through Twelve Oaks Catering. Many students also bring
their lunch. |
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Admission: |
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Admissions contact: |
Jessica Morrison |
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Child age qualifications: |
Child must be 5 yrs old by September 1
for Kindergarten |
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Open House: |
Kindergarten Round-up
February 7, 2008. Tours offered;
contact Jessica Morrison |
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Application timeline: |
Enrollment period extends from the first
Monday in February to the second Friday in March. If there are
more applicants than available spaces for a grade, a lottery will be
conducted. |
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Application fee: |
The ACA PTO charges a $95 per year
Partners in Learning fee to cover various expenses. |
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Interviews & testing: |
All potential students are assessed to
determine their level in Math, Reading and Writing. A mandatory meeting
between parents and the Director of Education to discuss the results of
the assessment is then conducted. |
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