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Welcome to Julie Billiart Schools, a family of K-8 coeducational, catholic schools for children with learning and social differences.
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Begindergarten is a kindergarten readiness program that offers a full day of learning and support for children as they grow socially, emotionally and academically.
Begindergarten focuses on building essential skills and preparing students to successfully transition to a JB kindergarten classroom or one that best fits their needs. Begindergarten is an excellent entry point into the Julie Billiart Schools community, but it's important to note that other pathways are available to join our school. Our Begindergarten class is not preschool or pre-kindergarten. It is a play-based kindergarten curriculum.
Students must be five years of age by September 30. Begindergarten is currently only offered at the JB Brecksville campus.
If you do not see your question below, please call 216.716.8318 or email admissions@jbschool.org.
Tuition is $36,820. Begindergarten tuition mirrors K-8 and includes the same services and accommodations.
Every JB student has an official diagnosis that qualifies him or her to receive special education services. Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Autism Education Plan (AEP), are helpful because they communicate common language, issues and needs.
However, we do not require students to have an educational or medical diagnosis – although available scholarship funding is contingent upon an IEP or AEP.
Yes. If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) or Autism Education Plan (AEP) from your home school district, he or she is qualified for either the Jon Peterson Special Needs Program or the Autism Scholarship Program offered by the state of Ohio. Visit our Scholarships page for more information
Begindergarten is a full-day program, however, the first two weeks of the school year will be half-day to support the child's transition to a full-day schedule.
Yes. Aftercare is available for all JB students. Aftercare runs from 3 p.m. until 6 p.m. and is $10 per hour.
Aftercare includes a snack before engaging in outside/inside play, games, art, and supervised academic work.
Begindergarten curriculum will consist of:
Julie Billiart Schools gave us hope after our daughter was diagnosed with a learning disability. At JB, she thrived in the small classes, received necessary therapies, and developed the self-confidence to ask for help when she needed it. 
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Julie Billiart Schools has helped my child become a better version of himself. The teachers and therapists at JB really know and understand how to reach children who learn differently.
JB Parent
All of the teachers and staff at JB are patient and willing to take the extra time to make sure we, as parents, understand and are comfortable.
JB Parent
I don’t think I will ever be able to put into words how grateful I am that you saw my daughter for all that she is today and all that she is yet to become.
Tammie Sommer
My kids love everything about JB and look forward to going to school every day and seeing their friends and teachers. JB is truly a one of a kind school enriching young lives everyday.
JB Parent
They have all the resources necessary, specialized to the individual learning of each child, and the heart that goes with it. I don't think we would have stayed in Ohio if it wasn't for JB!
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