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Albert Einstein Academy

Name: Albert Einstein Academy
Address: 101 Garden of Eden Road, Wilmington, DE  19810
County: New Castle County
Phone Number: 302-478-5026
Fax Number: 302-478-0664
Web site: www.aeacademy.org
Email: karen.moss@aeacademy.org
Head of School: Dr. Debra Kimless-Garber
Type of School: Pluralistic Jewish Day School
Founded: 1970
Ages/Grades: Kindergarten-6th
Setting: Located on a beautiful 33-acre campus
School Size: Under 100 Students
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Tuition: $12,925; Sibling discounts
Financial aid available on confidential,needs-based basis
Financial Aid: One-third of student body receives financial aid
Support Services: Guidance Counselor; School Nurse
Camp Programs: No
After-School Programs: Yes
Computer Capabilities: Each class is equipped with late model computers and printers. Students have weekly technology classes as well as additional in-lab projects in our cutting-edge computer lab.  We have broad-band internet connectivity throughout the school.  Technology training begins in Kindergarten; 4th-6th graders create Excel spreadsheets, Powerpoint presentations and websites
School Clubs: Beginner Band, Choir, Stamp Club,Drama Club, Library Club, Chess Club, competitive  soccer and basketball teams.
Notables Graduates: Our graduates are highly sought after.  They are well-prepared for any top-tier private or public middle school of their choice. They excel academically, and become the leaders of their chosen middle and high schools
Parking Spaces/Availability: Ample parking available
Uniform Guidelines: Students do not wear uniforms, but a school dress code is in effect
Admissions Requirements: School assessments are administered in-house for Kindergarten and lateral transfers.  Lateral transfer students are accepted at every grade level and receive tutoring in Hebrew as needed
Notes: AEA teachers never "teach to a test." Our hands-on approach to education creates fully-engaged students who become critical thinkers and problem solvers who love learning
Admissions Requirements

The mission of Albert Einstein Academy is to educate students and to support their development with a dynamic, rigorous secular studies and Jewish curriculum. Albert Einstein Academy:
* fosters eduation and a love of learning in a warm, respectful environment
* instills knowledge of Jewish values, tradition, culture and Hebrew language
* teaches schience, mathematics, humanities, social sciences and the arts
* integrates Jewish and secular studies
* welcomes families of all backgrounds
* creates opportunities for community service
Albert Einstein Academy achieves its mission when graduates become responsible, caring citizens who continue to serve their communities by embracing Jewish values.
Curriculum

Albert Einstein Academy offers a challenging traditional academic curriculum of math, language arts, science, social studies, music and fine arts, technology and information literacy, as well as athletics.  In addition, each child's education is enriched with a Jewish Studies curriculum including Israel study,Hebrew language,community service and Jewish history, holidays, text and values.