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Holy Cross Preschool 900
Phone
# 650-631-9338 Fax
# 650-508-9846 e-mail: preschool@goholycross.org License
# 414000251 Director: Christine Shreve |
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Holy Cross Preschool will develop
and maintain an environment for positive learning experiences which will
encourage children to grow socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively
within an Orthodox Christian context.
Recognizing
that a preschool experience is the child’s first step into the world
beyond the family, we strive to be accepting of the child as a unique
individual, aware of individual emotional and educational needs, loving and
supportive. Within this context, it
is our goal to provide challenging new experiences, opportunities to build
relationships with other children and adults, and a rich variety of activities
leading to mastery of appropriate skills and overall school readiness. At the Holy Cross Preschool, it is our
aim to provide the environment for optimal growth within a developmentally
appropriate framework. We are
committed to allowing each child the opportunity to learn at their own level
and to experience success as mastery advances. It is our role to create the finest
environment in which that can happen.
Holy Cross Preschool is open to
all children who may benefit from our program regardless of race, nationality,
or creed. Families do not need to
be registered members of the Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross in order
for their children to attend.
Children must meet the minimum age requirement for their chosen program,
be completely potty-trained, and ready for group experiences.
Admission is based on availability
with preference given to continuing students, siblings, alumni families, Greek
Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross members, and then new applicants in order of
registration.
Our curriculum
is play-based and developmentally oriented so that each child can meet his or
her full potential socially, emotionally, academically, and physically in a
safe and caring environment. The
emphasis is on: social/emotional
development, creative activities, kindergarten readiness, and development of
the whole child.
The children are actively involved
in learning at their own pace in a neat, organized classroom. They follow a daily routine guided by a
knowledgeable and nurturing staff.
Our teachers are professionals who are dedicated, caring, and trained in
Early Childhood Education and Development.
At all times, there will be a person trained in CPR and First Aid at the
preschool. The teachers are
required to participate in continuing education classes in order to remain
alert to the ever-changing needs of families and the current findings of Early
Childhood research.
Holy Cross Preschool offers 3
half-day programs for 2011-2012:
Preschool Programs - 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon
Tuesday/Thursday Program
Minimum Age: 2 years old by September 1, 2011
Annual Tuition:
$3,000.00*
* Tuition may
be paid in 10 monthly installments of $300.00 each at no additional finance
charge. First installment is due on
August 1, 2011 along with your completed enrollment forms. The final installment is due May 1,
2012. A 5% discount will be given if the annual tuition is paid in full by
August 1, 2011.
Monday/Wednesday/Friday Program
Minimum Age: 3 years old by October 1, 2011
Annual Tuition: $3,900.00*
* Tuition may
be paid in 10 monthly installments of $390.00 each at no additional finance
charge. First installment is due on
August 1, 2011 along with your completed enrollment forms. The final installment is due May 1,
2012. A 5% discount will be given if the annual tuition is paid in full by
August 1, 2011.
Note: An additional day may be added to this
MWF program upon the approval of the director. Annual Tuition: $4,850.00.
Pre-Kindergarten Program - 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM – One Year
Program
Class Days: Monday
through Thursday
Minimum Age: 4 years old by November 1, 2011
Annual Tuition:
$4,850.00*
* Tuition may
be paid in 10 monthly installments of $485.00 each at no additional finance
charge. First installment is due on
August 1, 2011 along with your completed enrollment forms. The final installment is due May 1,
2012. A 5% discount will be given if the annual tuition is paid in full by August
1, 2011.
All
children must be potty trained.
Holy Cross Preschool begins the
school year in the beginning of September and runs until the second week of
June. Holy Cross Preschool Calendar
closely follows the Belmont/Redwood Shores School District Calendar with the
addition of observing Orthodox Good Friday and Orthodox Easter Monday. A holiday schedule will be
distributed at the beginning of the school year. Click here to download the 2011-12 Preschool Calendar.
To register your child, contact the school to schedule a half hour play experience for you and your child. Application forms for the upcoming school-year will be accepted at the time of your visit along with a non-refundable application fee of $25.00.
Returning families, alumni families, and Holy Cross Parishioners may register in January. Beginning in February, all open spaces will be filled with new family applications in the order they were received.
There is a one-time non-refundable application fee of $25.00 and an annual registration fee of $100.00. The application fees will be applied to the registration fee if space is available.
