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School FAQ What is the philosophy of the school? What qualifications do your teachers have? Is your school registered with the state? Where are you located and how do I get there? What are school starting dates and times? What is your teacher-student ratio? What grades do you offer? How are the grades divided within the classrooms? How does your curriculum compare with that offered in public schools? What elective classes are typically offered at school? Are you accepting new teachers? Is there a school bus? How do bus stops and bus fees work? Do you have an afterschool program? Where do students go after graduating from Jordan Glen? How much is school tuition? How is it paid? What is the best way to contact Jordan Glen? What is the philosophy of Jordan Glen Summer Camp? For what ages is camp offered? What is the counselor-camper ratio? How is camp structured? What classes and areas of interest are available for campers? How much is camp tuition and how is it paid?
What is the philosophy of the school? The philosophy of Jordan Glen is based on the observation that even though there are universal and predictable sequences of change in children, each child is unique with an individual pattern of timing and growth. Our commitment is to an educational program that values individual differences, to a process of exploration and discovery, and to meaningful academic study. We would like our children to enjoy their time spent away from home and feel that we exemplify our belief that the joy of living and love of learning need never be separated.
What qualifications do your teachers have? Is your school registered with the state? Jordan Glen School is registered with the state of Florida. The faculty is made up of skilled and dedicated professionals, including Jeff Davis, who has been the director for 30 years. An educational program that is organized around the individual needs, skills, and interests of children requires a faculty with an unusual wealth of knowledge and understanding of child development. Jordan Glen's faculty members are experienced teachers and are skilled in providing a stimulating, challenging, developmentally appropriate curriculum for their students.
Where are you located and how do I get there? Our address is 12425 S.W. 154th Street, Archer, Florida 32618. To find us from Gainesville, head west on Archer Road (turn right from NW 34th Street or Tower Road). Turn left onto 154th Street - look for the Jordan Glen School Sign with the big peacock on it - and drive down to the school entrance.
What are school starting dates and times? For the 2007-2008 school year, the first day of school is Wednesday, August 22nd, and the last day of school is Friday, May 30th. School runs from 9:00-3:00. Most of our school holidays coincide with public school holidays.
What is your teacher-student ratio? Most of our classrooms have a ratio of 1 teacher per 15 students, with 1 teacher per 7 students in the pre-k and approximately 12 students per 1 teacher in the Kindergarten through 2nd-grade classrooms, as well as an aide.
What grades do you offer? How are the grades divided within the classrooms? Jordan Glen starts at the Pre-Kindergarten level and goes through 8th grade. The Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade, and 2nd grade children have their own classrooms. 3rd and 4th grade share a large room, as do the 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Although each grade level separates for specific instruction in various subjects, students of various ages and grades assist and mentor each other.
How does your curriculum compare with that offered in public schools? Jordan Glen offers a sound foundation in all of the basic subjects, including reading, math, social studies, science, foreign language and physical education. For academics, children are grouped by age and ability and may move from one group to another in order to meet specific learning needs. Foreign language and basic academic subjects are taught in the morning, with many diverse electives in the afternoon.
What elective classes are typically offered at school? Electives vary from year to year and may include subjects such as sports, African dance, nature expeditions, pottery, art, music, drama, tennis, swimming, computer programming, copper enameling, cooking, drawing, basketball, chorus and more.
Are you accepting new teachers? Currently there are no new teacher positions anticipated. You are welcome to send a resume with your qualifications and experience for us to keep on file.
Is there a school bus? How do bus stops and bus fees work? We have our own school bus which transports the children to and from school daily. It also enables us to take field trips to places we feel will be interesting and enriching. Some of the places we have visited in the past include museums, zoos, bakeries, libraries, fire stations, orange and peach groves, Blue Springs, Crystal River, and Cumberland Island. Bus stops are announced at the beginning of the year and are based on the locations of our students' homes. Bus fees are separate from tuition fees, and are not required for attendance at the school.
Do you have an afterschool program? Jordan Glen offers an Aftercare Program at the school premises from 3:00 to 6:00 PM on school days. This program provides children with a safe and enjoyable place to be after school.
Where do students go after graduating from Jordan Glen? Our students may attend any high school after graduation. Most of our graduates enter the International Baccalaureate program at Eastside High School, while others continue at various public and private high schools in Gainesville.
How much is school tuition? How is it paid? Please call the school for current tuition rates. After paying an enrollment fee in January and a down payment in September, the remainder is divided up into monthly payments throughout the school year. Tuition paid in full before September 1 is given a 5% discount. An additional 5% discount is also given for siblings.
What is the best way to contact Jordan Glen? You may call Jordan Glen at 495-2728, or email us at info@jordanglen.org.
What is the philosophy of Jordan Glen Summer Camp? The main objective of Jordan Glen Summer Camp is for each child to enjoy his or her time spent away from home by experiencing a large variety of activities to challenge and enrich his or her life. We also seek to foster a healthy self concept for each child in a caring and supportive atmosphere. Our competent staff will constantly strive to be responsive to each child's individuality as well as to the group as a whole.
For what ages is camp offered? The youngest campers at Jordan Glen are those entering kindergarten, while the oldest are entering 8th grade.
What is the counselor-camper ratio? Counselor/camper ratios vary depending on the age of the group of campers. In the youngest groups (5 and 6 year olds) there is approximately one counselor for every 4 or 5 campers. For the intermediate groups (ages 7-11) there is generally one counselor for every 7 or 8 campers. With the oldest campers (ages 12-13), there is approximately one counselor for every 10-15 campers.
How is camp structured? What classes and areas of interest are available for campers? In the morning, everyone at camp meets together for "Morning Meeting," a time for discussing the daily and weekly events, playing games together, and getting to know each other. Throughout the morning, campers stay with their age groups for sports, arts and crafts, swim lessons, tennis, and group time. After lunch, campers pick two classes from a wide variety of electives, including drama, music, basketball, free swim, drawing, nature crafts, African dance, story time, needlecraft, sports, advanced tennis, t-ball, archery, and more.
How much is camp tuition and how is it paid? Please request an application/brochure for current camp prices. Bus stops are located inside Haile Plantation and at Westside Park. Bus fees are not included in camp tuition.
Camp generally starts a week after school has ended, and goes from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. There are two three-week sessions of camp. |