St. Andrew Lutheran Preschool

14640 Soucy Place

Centreville VA 20120

703-266-7744

preschool@saintandrewlc.org

 

 

REGISTRATION INFORMATION FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2008 - 2009

 

REGISTRATION DATES   

·        Registration information and applications are available in the Narthex of St. Andrew Lutheran Church beginning January 2, 2008.    They can be picked up weekdays 9:00 - 4:00 or on Sundays.  We only mail registration information to persons living outside the Washington metropolitan area.

·        In-house applications must be received on or before Wednesday,  January16,, 2008  in order to participate in the priority registration placement.

·        Open Registration applications must be received by Wednesday, January 30, 4:00 pm  in order to participate in the Community Lottery.

 

ELIGIBILITY

            The Preschool is open to all children, regardless of race, color, religion or ethnic origin.

 

·        A child must be 3 years old by September 30, 2008 and toilet trained to apply for a 3 yr. old class. 

·        A child must be four years old by September 30, 2008 to apply for a 4 yr. old class. 

·        A child must be five years old by January 31, 2009 to apply for the Pre-K class.

 

There are no exceptions.

 

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES

In-House Registration (All In-House applications and registration fees must be received on or before January 16, 2008, for Priority registration.) 

            Children eligible for in-house registration include:

·        Current students re-enrolling

·        Siblings of current students

·        Members of St. Andrew Church

·        Siblings of alumni

 

IN-HOUSE REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

 

  1. Obtain and fill out an application form.   Please check any and all categories of eligibility.
  2. Include a registration check for $90.00 with the application.  This is non-refundable.  Checks should be made out to St. Andrew Lutheran Preschool.
  3. Return completed application and non-refundable registration fee to the “Preschool Applications” box located in the church narthex, or mail the form and check to:

St. Andrew Lutheran Preschool

14640 Soucy Place

Centreville  VA  20120

  1. The In-House registration forms are recorded in the order received.  Class placement is on a first-come first-served basis, within each priority category listed below. In the event that the number of In-House applications exceed available slots, priority of placement is given in the following order:
    1. Returning students
    2. Siblings of current students
    3. St. Andrew church members
    4. Siblings of alumni
  2. In-House applicants will be notified by mail sent on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 with their placement status.

 

COMMUNITY REGISTRATION

Children eligible for community registration include all applicants who are age-eligible and who do not qualify for In-House registration as described above.  All community registration forms must be in byWednesday, January 30, at 4:00pm to participate in the Community Lottery drawing.

 

COMMUNITY REGISTRATION PROCEDURE

  1. Obtain and fill out an application form.

2.      Return the form to the “Completed Preschool Applications” box in the narthex of the church or mail it to:                      

St. Andrew Lutheran Preschool

14640 Soucy Place

Centreville VA 20120

  1. DO NOT include the $90 registration fee at this time.  The fee is requested only after placement.
  2. After our In-House registration has been determined, class placements for the remaining openings will be based on a lottery system.  All community registration applications will form a pool from which openings will be filled.  After the lottery all applicants will be contacted by mail.  We will notify all applicants who were placed in our classes or our waiting lists by letter within five business days.  We will, with your permission, maintain your child’s name on our waiting lists, using the same lottery to rank your child’s placement on the lists.  You may call the Preschool office beginning Friday, February 1 after 9:30 am, to find out about your child’s placement.  If either of those days becomes F a “snow day” for Fairfax County public schools, our office will be closed. We will be available to answer your telephone inquiries the next day school is in session.
  3. Upon acceptance into the program, you will be asked to send in a $90 non-refundable registration fee by February 15 to hold your child’s place.

 

CONFIRMATION AND CLASS PLACEMENT

Both In-House applicants and community registration applicants will be notified by mail.  Classes will be formed with consideration given to the best learning environment for your child.  Children are admitted to each class with the understanding that there will be a six week period during which the child may be withdrawn from the program if necessary or may be asked to leave if the situation seems incompatible with their needs.

 

TUITION AND FEES

 

Classes meeting 2 days per week

$175  per month

 

Classes meeting 3 days per week

$215 per month

 

Classes meeting 4 days per week

$285 per month

 

NON-REFUNDABLE REGISTRATION FEE

$90 annually

 

NON-REFUNDABLE  ACTIVITY FEE

$45 annually

The annual tuition is broken into nine monthly payments, due the first week of each month.  The May 2009 payment is due on  May 1, 2008.

 

CLASS SCHEDULES

3 year old classes

Tuesday/Thursday

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

Wednesday/Friday

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

4 year old classes

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

Monday/Wednesday/Friday

9:00 am – 12:00 noon

 

Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Pre-K

Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday

12:30 pm – 3:30 pm

 

INFORMATION NIGHT

            For those unfamiliar with the Preschool, there will be a Preschool Information Night on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:30 pm.  This will be an opportunity for prospective parents to see the facility, ask questions and receive an overview of school philosophy and curriculum.  The Information Night is not a requirement for registration and is for adults only, please.

 

PRESCHOOL VISITS

If you would like to visit the Preschool but are unable to attend Information Night, please call the Preschool office to schedule an appointment for a guided tour.  This allows us to ensure the safety and continuity of our current program, and it minimizes classroom disruptions.  There is a student orientation scheduled in late summer to acquaint your child with the Preschool.