
VILLA ACADEMY
School Introduction
Address:
5001 NE 50th St.
Seattle, WA 98105
​Website:https://www.thevilla.org/
Grade Range:Preschool - Grade 8
​School Founded:1903

Q: Does the school provide After-School Childcare?
Answer:
Morning, all grades: 7:00 - 8:10 a.m.
Afternoon, K-8: 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. (Villa dismisses classes at 2:15 p.m. on Wednesday)
Afternoon, Preschool Threes/Fours/Fives: 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. —or— 1:30 to 6:00 p.m.
Whether it's quiet reading, crafts, homework, or games, learning and fun happen both before and after school in our warm and inviting Extended Day space. Villa's team of counselors love working with children and focus on their social-emotional development as they facilitate various activities, group dynamics, and individual needs. Our goal is to ensure the care and attention students receive are consistent throughout their whole day.
Q: How much is the tuition fee; how much is the miscellaneous fee? List the various expenses. (The following figures are based on 2021, please check the official website for 2022).
Answer:
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Preschool Threes - $13,878
Preschool Fours - $13,878
Preschool Fives - $19,454
Lower School - $27,772
Middle School - $29,845
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Villa Parent Association fee: $40 all grades
Uniform - Lower & Middle School: Varies (we have free Uniform Exchange). No uniform for preschool.
Lunch - Lower & Middle School: $5.50 p/day average, or bring lunch from home. Preschool brings snack from home.
Laptop - Middle School: $1500-$1700 group purchase for laptop, AppleCare, and case. Or have own device approved by our tech department
Middle School Yearly Camp & Activity Fee: $435 - $450
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Q: Does the school provide a school bus for the convenience of transportation?
Answer: No information found.
Q: What is the school's racial diversity information?
Answer: Students come from 34 zip codes, Students of color = 27%
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Q: Does the school organize field trips?
Answer: No information found.
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Q: Does the school focus on social and teamwork aspects of learning?
Answer: Yes
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Q: Does the school provide project-based learning?
Answer: Yes.
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Q: What is the student/teacher ratio/class size?
Answer:
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Class size:
Preschool = 15
Kindergarten = 15
Grades 1 - 5 = 18
Grades 6 - 8 = 22 – 24
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Q: What is the school curriculum syllabus?
Answer:
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Preschool: Math, Science, Literacy and handwriting, social studies, art, music, movement.
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1-5th grade: Literacy (1-2:Phonics, Reading, Handwriting. 3-5: Reading,writing,vocabulary and spelling。) , Math, Social studies, Science, Specialist (Technology,Spanish,library,visual art and music)
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Middle school: Humanity, Science, Math, world language, Technology, Arts.
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Q: Does the school require donations?
Answer: The school has a donations portal.
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Q: Application materials and application deadline?
Answer: ​
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For Preschool Fives: your child must be five on or before December 31. If your child does not meet this cutoff date, please contact us about our Fours Program
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1. Due to Covid-19, we are not requiring families to tour before applying. However, we do encourage parents/guardians to take advantage of our virtual grade-level presentations and/or attend virtual Open House to learn more about Villa. Pre-registration through Ravenna is required for these events:
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Thursday, November 18 at 9:00 a.m.
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Thursday, December 9 at 9:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, January 11 at 9:00 a.m.
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2. Complete application materials by the January 13 deadline. Materials are found in Ravenna include a parent statement and if applicable, past school records.
3. In Ravenna, schedule:
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A parent discussion with our admission staff or other Villa administrators conducted over Zoom
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The P4/P5 play session, date TBA. We will make a determination whether our preschool play session will be virtual or in-person
4. Submit the application fee by credit card in Ravenna. If the fee is a financial hardship, please contact Jasmine Park at 206-527-9388.
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Kindergarten: To apply for kindergarten your child must be age 5 on or before August 31. If your child does not meet this cutoff date, please contact us to learn about our pre-kindergarten program.
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1. Due to Covid-19, we are not requiring families to tour before applying. However, we do encourage parents/guardians to take advantage of our virtual grade level presentations and/or attend virtual Open House to learn more about Villa. Pre-registration through Ravenna is required for these events:
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Tuesday, October 26 at 9:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, November 16 at 9:00 a.m.
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Tuesday, December 7 at 9:00 a.m.
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2. Complete application materials found in Ravenna by the January 13, 2022 deadline:
- Parent statement
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Preschool records if applicable
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Teacher recommendations
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IQ tests (note: we don't require IQ testing, but please submit results if you have them)
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Any behavior and learning reports you may have (these help us to know your child better)
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3. In Ravenna, Schedule:​
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A parent discussion with our admission staff or other Villa administrators conducted over Zoom
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The Kindergarten play session, date TBA. We will make a determination whether our play session will be virtual or in-person.
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4. Submit the application fee by credit card in Ravenna. If the fee is a financial hardship, please contact Jasmine Park at 206-527-9388.
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Elementary School:
1. Due to Covid-19, we are not requiring families to tour before applying. However, Applicants applying to grades 1-5 should attend the October 23rd Open House and/or schedule a meeting with the admissions team to learn more about their child's grade level at Villa.
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2. Complete application materials found in Ravenna by the January 13, 2022 deadline:
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Parent statement
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Two years of past school records (preschool if applicable)
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Teacher recommendations
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IQ tests (note: we don't require IQ testing, but please submit results if you have them)
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Any behavior and learning reports you may have (these help us to know your child better)
3. In Ravenna, schedule:
- A parent discussion with our admission staff or other Villa administrators conducted over Zoom
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A half-day student visit at Villa where your child will participate in current grade level activities and classes, followed by a brief academic assessment.
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4. Submit the application fee by credit card in Ravenna. If the fee is a financial hardship, please contact Jasmine Park at 206-527-9388.
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Middle School: Applicants applying to grades 6-8 should attend the October 23rd Open House and/or schedule a meeting with the admissions team to learn more about their child's grade level at Villa.
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1. Due to Covid-19, we are not requiring families to tour before applying. However, in addition to our Open House we do encourage parents/guardians to take advantage of our virtual grade level presentations.Pre-registration through Ravenna is required for these events:
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Tuesday, November 9 at 9:00am
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Thursday, December 2 at 9:00am
2. Complete application materials found in Ravenna by the January 13, 2022 deadline:
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Parent statement
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Two years of past school records
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School-based standardized tests (CTP, MAP, etc)
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Recommendation from Math and English teachers
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IQ tests (note: we don't require IQ testing, but please submit results if you have them)
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Any behavior and learning reports you may have (these help us to know your child better)
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Student essay and activity form
3. In Ravenna, schedule:
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The virtual student visit day where your child will participate in activities with current Villa students and other applicants. Date TBA.
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A parent discussion with our admission staff or other Villa administrators conducted over Zoom
4. Submit the application fee by credit card in Ravenna. If the fee is a financial hardship, please contact Jasmine Park at 206-527-9388.
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