Programs
Programs Offered at Memorial Drive Presbyterian Community Children’s Program
PARENTS MORNING OUT PROGRAM AUGUST-MAY
9:00 AM- 12:00 PM
Children 2 years of age – Monday through Friday
Parents are to bring their child into the classroom, sign in and leave a phone number where the parent or someone responsible can be reached in case of illness or accident. Please notify the teacher that morning and make a note on the sign in sheet if someone other than the parent is going to pick up your child that day. Children should arrive at 9:00 AM. Prior to that time the teachers are preparing the classroom for the day’s activities.
CLOTHING
Please send in a bag daily (with the child’s name clearly marked) and any necessary clothes for changing. Clothing should also be labeled with your child’s name. Children should not wear pacifiers on strings or any other dangerous items around their necks.
SNACKS
The school provides morning snacks for Parents Morning Out students. Please notify the school in writing if your child is allergic to specific foods or there are any religious restrictions.
PRESCHOOL PROGRAM – August – May
Young 3s and 3 year olds
9:00 A.M. to 12:00 PM
The Preschool Program begins at 9:00 A.M. Please do not bring children prior to 9:00 A.M. Teachers are busy preparing for the day and are often out of the classroom before that time. Parents who need to have childcare before the preschool program begins may use the Early Drop-Off Program. A fee of $5.00 per day per child will be charged. Children who come before 9:00 must be signed in each day. State law requires documentation.
History
In August 2006 the school changed the program that was offered to 4-year old students. In 2005 a Georgia Lottery Pre-K class was added to options for parents of 4-year old children. That year a tuition based class and the Georgia Funded Pre-K class were offered to parents. The tuition-based class was low in attendance that year and registration for the following year was also low. Financially, the class could not be sustained. In the fall of 2006, the school was awarded another GA lottery class. The Georgia Lottery funded Pre-K became the school’s program for 4 year old students.
The school offers students who are 4 years old on or before September 1st the opportunity to participate in the state funded Pre-K program. Children are eligible to attend for one year only. Proof of age, residency, certificate of immunization (DHR Form 3231) and a Certificate of Ear, Eye and Dental Exam (3300) are needed in order to register for the class. Unlike public schools where a lottery method is used to select students, Memorial Drive uses a first come, first served basis for the slots in the class. Enrollment time is announced in the spring of each year.
Orientation
An open house is held in February or March for parents whose students will enter Pre-K the following year. Once enrolled a mandatory parent orientation session is held in August to assist with the family’s transition into this program before school begins. This orientation includes specific information about the curriculum, the Pre-K content standards, and school policies.
Calendar Year
Georgia’s Pre-K Program operates for 180 days per year. The core instructional program begins at 8:30 AM and is 6.5 hours per day. Families enrolling children in the program must agree to send the child the full 6.5 hours of instructional time, five days per week for the entire 180 days.
Fees
The 6.5 core instructional program is provided at no charge to the parents. If you choose to participate in extracurricular activities, fees will be assessed. These include, but are not limited to: insurance, school photographs, T-Shirts, uniforms, extended day services, meals, etc.
Before and/or After School registration fee: $50.00
Before school care: $25.00 weekly
After school care: $50.00 weekly
Drop in may be available if teacher/student ratio allows. Registration must be paid to use this service.
ELEMENTARY PROGRAM- August-May
Kindergarten and 1st Grade
Kindergarten Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30AM -3:00 PM
First Grade Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-3:00 PM
Tuition and Miscellaneous Charges
The MONTHLY fees for services are as follows (August-May):
Kindergarten $350.00 Registration Fee: $230.00
First Grade $350.00 Registration Fee: $350.00
Before and/or After School registrations fee: $50.00
Before school care: $25.00 weekly
After school care: $50.00 weekly
Drop in may be available if teacher/student ratio allows. Registration must be paid to use this service.
The yearly tuition fee has been divided into ten equal payments. The total fee is due each month, including months that may have holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas and Spring Break. The once a year registration fee (August- May) is due at the time of registration.
The After School program provides care for children from area public schools from 3pm-6pm each day. In case of emergency, the After School room can be reached at (404)296-3770. On DeKalb County teacher workdays, students may attend for the full day at an additional charge. Prior arrangements must be made with the office to request this all day care.
Registration Fee: $65 Weekly Fee: $65
During the months of June, July and August the school offers an elementary summer program for students ages 6-12. The program operates Monday through Friday from 7 AM- 6 PM. Students may enroll either part time or full time.
Begins at two years of age
7:00 AM- 6:00 PM
Children enrolled in the All-Day Program attend the Preschool Program from 9 AM until 12 PM or the Elementary Program from 8:30 AM- 3:00 PM each day. Each child must be signed in and out each day. Please check with your child’s All Day teacher when you plan to pick up a child early. An adult must escort any child who enters or leaves the center.
The WEEKLY fee for all-day service is $140.00.
A portion of the weekly fee is due during holiday breaks such as Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring Break. The once a year registration and activity fee is due at the time of registration.
The full fees are due each week including weeks with Federal or religious holidays or weeks that include days the center was closed because of severe weather conditions or unusual or unforeseen emergencies such as power failure. If a child is sick the full tuition payment is due the 1st day the child returns to school.
