Questions Frequently Asked by Parents of New Elementary Students

When should I apply for admission? (Click to open or close)

The admission process begins in January for the upcoming school year which starts in August. The school accepts applications until available student openings are filled. If you would like your child to attend Country Day it is important for you to submit your application as soon as possible. If you would like to transfer to our school during the school term, please call our office for possible openings.

What are the steps in the application process? (Click to open or close)

The process begins with a parent visit to the school. Parents visit with a school administrator, tour the school, and ask any question they may have. If the parent(s) wishes to proceed with enrollment, a student-administrator interview is scheduled. The school requires teacher and principal recommendation forms from your child’s current school. The recommendation form is available in our office and should be returned directly to our school. When making the recommendation request to your current school, you will find it helpful to include a stamped envelope addressed to Country Day School for convenient return. We ask you to share with us and educational assessments pertaining to gifted ⁄ talented, speech and language, or learning concerns. A completed registration form, a signed enrollment contract, and registration fee is then returned to the school’s office. If an opening is not available for your child, your registration fee will be returned.

Will my child be tested? (Click to open or close)

Believing in age appropriate assessment practices, our school will ask for child work samples, a possible observation in your child’s current educational setting, and any age appropriate checklist has been completed by the child’s current teacher. If your child is entering kindergarten, a time will be scheduled for assessment during the summer months before school begins. The results of this assessment will be used to better plan your child’s individual academic goals.

Do you have a before and after school program? (Click to open or close)

The before and after program begins as early as 7:30am and ends no later than 5:30pm. Our school poetry club and after school cooking lessons are also available. There is an additional charge for before and after care as well as cooking lessons. After school, CDS Poetry Club is offered to interested students in grades 2–5.

Do you offer an academic support program? (Click to open or close)

Our school offers and excellent academic support program. The program offers time for one on one instruction to students who may need extra assistance in an area of study. As a result, children often feel more successful in the classroom and establish a strong foundation for future academic growth.

How will I know my child has been accepted? (Click to open or close)

You will be notified within 3–4 days after the school’s receipt of all required information, registration fee, and signed contract. Your decision letter should follow in about 7–10 days. Please call our school if you have any questions. We would be delighted to schedule a time for you to visit. We hope to meet you soon.

Questions Frequently Asked About Our Early Childhood Program

What are your hours of operation? (Click to open or close)

We have three locations which serve children from 4 months of age through 5 years old. Our early childhood programs are open from 7:30 am – 5:30 pm each school day. Our school at North Blvd. also has an elementary program for children kindergarten through fifth grade.

What type of curriculum do you have? (Click to open or close)

Our curriculum is themed based and centers upon activities which support the developing child’s intellectual, social, emotional, physical, and creative growth. Children have opportunities to learn to share, take turns, cooperate, and solve problems. With focus upon developmentally appropriate practice, our learning environment and our curriculum are designed to help children develop reading, writing, science, art, and math skills. We also offer music enrichment activities to all ages and foreign language to children 2 through 5 years of age. Our school is a place where children can explore, learn, sing, play, laugh and feel loved.

How do I find out more? (Click to open or close)

Please call the location in which you are interested. Our staff will be happy to make an appointment for you to visit. You will tour out school, visit with our director, ask questions, and see what makes our school such a special place. We look forward to meeting you soon.