Tuition should be paid on or before the 5th of every month.   Tuition is not prorated for holidays, teacher workdays, or child illness.  Tuition and Fees are listed below.  Please mail them to:

SCHOOL HOURS & SCHEDULE

Arrival time for preschoolers is between 8:30 & 8:45.  When you bring your child to school, please accompany him or her into the building from your car.  No supervision is provided before 8:30 and no children should enter into the building before this time! Doors may be locked at 9:00 a.m. for security.  The teacher and assistant will bring your child to your car when you come to pick them up at 12:00. 

HEALTH SCREENING:

Vision and hearing screening will be performed sometime during the first two (2) months of school.

TEACHERS:

Our teachers have been carefully selected.  All reflect the warmth and teaching excellence of the Episcopal Day School program.  Teachers have a profound impact on your child and we feel you will be pleased with our excellent staff.   We will need parents to help out from time to time; we all need to work closely together.

CONFERENCES:

If you would like to schedule a parent-teacher conference you are welcome to do so at any time.  Please notify us of difficulties at any time.  Communication between you and your child’s teacher is vital.  Please do not hesitate to call any of us.  The first few weeks are very important.  This is when your child is forming habits about school so we want to make sure his/her experiences are positive ones.  Mid-year and end-of-year evaluations are completed by teachers and provided for each child.

OBSERVATIONS:

You are welcome to come and observe your child at any time, But it would be helpful to give us advance notice because some days are busier than others.  We request that when you do observe, please sit quietly and try not to disrupt any lesson activity.  You must be aware that your child will behave differently, in most cases, while you or another guardian is present.

CHAPEL:

Chapel services will be held three times per week.  These services usually last 15-20 minutes and will be held at 11:00 a.m. each morning.  The chapel services are non-denominational, and the children learn Bible songs, hear Bible stories, and learn age-appropriate prayers.  The church Rector and our staff conduct the chapel services.  Parents are welcome to stay for and participate in these services.

CLOTHES:

Please dress your child in play clothes.  In addition, we will need an extra change of seasonally appropriate clothes that we can keep at school in case your child has an accident.  Please put names on all your child’s items:  boots, coats, gloves, hats, sweaters, etc.  Also remember that the children love to play outdoors whenever possible so do keep that in mind during cold weather and dress them appropriately.  Feel free to leave an extra set of gloves, hat, etc. on hand at the school!

TOYS:

Please do not send any toys to school, except on designated Show & Tell days. We request that no weapon-type toys be brought to school at any time.

SICKNESS:

Please call your child’s teacher if he/she will not be in for the day.  Your child should be fever free for 24 hours, as well as on an antibiotic for a full 24 hours when appropriate, and 24 hours free of vomiting and/or diarrhea before returning to school. Also, remember to let us know if your work status changes, so that we continue to have current telephone numbers and cell phone numbers.

INCLEMENT WEATHER:

Parents can watch local television stations for information concerning school closings due to inclement weather.  Episcopal Day School has its own “snow code” on WFMY TV Channel 2 and FOX8 that will instruct parents about the schedule.  Our schedule may be different from Rockingham County Schools in that on days with delays we will be open. The first three days missed due to inclement weather will not be made up unless otherwise decided by the Administrative Staff.  The Administrative Staff will decide upon any further days missed, and parents will be notified promptly.

SNACKS:

Preschool:  This year the school will provide nutritious snacks, cups, napkins, and other paper goods.

BIRTHDAYS:

Birthdays are very special days for children.  You are welcome to bring a special snack for your child’s birthday.  Please let us know a week in advance when you would like to have his/her party. Preschool teacher will try and schedule your child’s snack day as close to their birthday as possible for that month.

SCHOOL PARTIES & COMMITTEES:

Each year we ask that parents plan and prepare holiday parties for the children.  The children really enjoy these parties, and the parties give the parents the opportunity to participate in school with the children.  We have holiday parties for Thanksgiving, Spring program/dinner, and Easter.  The dates for these parties will be listed on your 2008-2009 School Calendar.  Teachers will be in touch with each coordinator to work out times, activities planned, etc.

Each year we also ask that parents join one or more of our committees: 1) Mum Sale (Fall), 2) Program Fund-Raising Dinner, 3) Geranium Sale (Spring) (three events throughout the school year).  These are important events since the proceeds from these events go to our school’s Scholarship Fund, classroom supplies and other items the school needs.

We ask that each parent sign up for at least 1 holiday party and 1 committee.  Sign-up sheets will be posted at the Open House or sent home with your child.

FINALLY:

Parents are encouraged to come and observe at any time.  This program is a group effort, so we wish for parents to participate as much as possible.   We will need your help from time to time. 

If you ever have any questions or concerns pertaining to your child or the Day School Program, please feel free to talk to the teachers.  EDS Board Members may also be contacted should you feel the Staff is not addressing your concerns.  You may call us at school, or at home -- a complete list of Board members will soon be furnished in your packet.

Your input and suggestions are always welcome.  We will work together to try to make this a special year in the life of your child!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.