Highlights of the School Year

Curriculum Highlights of the School Year Our preschool program utilizes a developmental approach, which includes the The following special events are included as emotional, social, physical and academic well part of the school calendar: being of each child. Throughout the calendar year both seasonal and traditional school theme units are introduced. Each idea is adapted to be developmentally appropriate for each age Fall Festival group. Learning occurs through socialization with others, songs and finger plays, small and large group experiences, interactive play Harvest Party through classroom centers, and fine and gross motor activities. We provide special classes Thanksgiving Celebration each week in Spanish, Music, Library/Media and Physical Education. Holiday Gift Shop

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Pony Rides 1960 – Present The School to-date file including application form, Registration Fee and Aug/May Pro-Rated The Hazelwild Farm Educational registration fee, physical and immunization Tuition Foundation is located on an ancestral forms and birth certificate. The registration fee is $65.00 for new homestead. Ms. A. Elizabeth Morrison Our enrollment is limited. When a child’s students and $55.00 for returning students. established this non-profit foundation to application is approved, he/she is accepted for the This fee should accompany all applications. The continue her lifelong career of education and fall school session. To complete the application registration fee becomes non-refundable once care for young children. The foundation and its process the custodial parent must read, sign and be the application is accepted. If for any reason the board of directors are responsible for the willing to abide by the Hazelwild Country Day application is not accepted, the registration fee operation of the school and a summer camp School’s Student Handbook and this brochure. will be returned. A pro-rated May 2019 program. These programs have been in tuition has been assigned to your class. This continuous operation since 1960. Children who The Teaching Staff amount must be paid in full by July 1, 2018 . attend any of our programs have an opportunity Our teaching staff is professionally prepared Your August tuition is also pro-rated and will to observe farm life and to learn in an operating with experience in both public and private schools. be due August 1, 2018.There is a sibling farm environment. All of the teachers have extensive training in the discount of $10.00 per month for the second While the school is licensed by the Social field of early childhood education and child child. Services Department as a Day Care Center, we development. Every member of the staff carries like to consider ourselves a little more. We on our school philosophy and treats each child May 2019 Pro-rated Tuition (due 7/1/18) offer a structured learning program with with care and respect. T/TH (1/2 day)$210.00 (full)$312.00 frequent periods of relaxation and coordinated Fundraising M/W/F (1/2 day)$243.00 (full)$387.00 activities geared to the age and ability of the Hazelwild will hold at least five fundraisers M-F (1/2 day)$330.00 (full)$513.75 individual child. per school year. These fundraisers help to offset August 2019 Pro-rated Tuition (due We invite you to make an appointment to rising insurance premiums and enable us to keep 8/1/18) visit our facilities and meet our staff. tuition costs down. Enthusiastic parent T/TH (1/2 day)$210.00 (full)$312.00 participation is required in order for M/W/F (1/2 day)$243.00 (full)$387.00 School Philosophy fundraising to be effective in controlling costs. M-F (1/2 day)$330.00 (full)$513.75 We strive for the harmonious development of your child in a stimulating but relaxed Rates Preschool per Month (1/2 Day Sept-April) atmosphere, with a wholesome outdoor setting School tuition is divided into monthly Tuesday/Thursday $275.00 away from the hustle and bustle of the city yet payments coinciding with the school term, August Monday/Wednesday/Friday $325.00 within a few minutes drive from the city. through May. All rates apply to 3-year old and 4- 5 Days $425.00 year old classes. Tuition is due the first of each Enrollment Criteria month. Rates are adjusted accordingly Preschool and Extended Care (Sept-April) Tuesday/Thursday $415.00 The preschool program is designed for Monthly Late Fee Rates Monday/Wednesday/Friday $515.00 children 3 and 4 years of age. It is a requirement 1st through 5th Regular rate th 5 Days per Week $685.00 that your child be 3 by September 30 to be a 6th through 10th Add $10.00 candidate for enrollment in the 3-year old 11th through 15th Add $20.00 th classes and 4 by September 30 to be in the 4- 16th through 31st Add $30.00 Extended Care includes a hot lunch, year old classes. All students must be toilet Late fees will be assessed to your account, so afternoon snack, structured activities, and rest trained and able to take care of their own please include them with your tuition time. hygiene needs. No pull-ups or sippy cups. payment. Every child must also have a complete and up-