Summary

Contact Info

Christ Our Savior Lutheran School
140 Heartz Road
Coppell , TX 75019
www.coslcs.org

Tel: (972) 393-7074

Director: Mr. Wenzel

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

08/2008 - 06/2009

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Christ Our Savior Christian School, Town Center Elementary, Austin Elementary

Parent Ratings

Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents.

Quality of teaching

Development of social skills and work habits

Home-school connection

Parent community

Discipline

Facilities

Health

Safety

Handling of separation

Survey Information

Number of parents surveyed: 2

Savvy Source survey: Yes

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

Stringfellow School
Vista Ridge United Methodist Weekday Children's Ministry
Rock Brook Montessori Academy

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- 7:00 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• Yes.

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts

Yes

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

Facilities

CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.2)

Building, bathrooms, hallway

Classroom equipment and furniture

Outside play equipment

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Playground

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
It is a great school with a small population. Heavy emphasis on the arts. We get to go on great field trips. The kids are loved and nurtured.

Parent #2
Strength: as far as security goes, there is a code that must be entered to open the door. If you donnot have the code, you must ring the bell to be let in. A full background check is done on any parent/grandparent who drives students to a fieldtrip. There is a plan in place for not only fire and disaster drills, but also if the school needs to be locked down for security purposes during a terrorist attack.

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

"COSLS provides a Christ-centered exemplary education and equips students and families as disciples and leaders to meet the challenges of today and the opportunities of tomorrow."

-- Excerpted from school literature

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Director has not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Savvy Source's Comments

"Both traditional and Montessori preschool formats offerred. Only Montessori for 2 year olds." -- Excerpted from school literature

Social Skills & Work Habits

OVERALL RATING (4.0)

This school has increased my child's:

Ability to listen and follow directions

Ability to sit still for longer periods of time

Ability to be a part of a group of children

Self-sufficiency and independence

Awareness of others’ feelings

Cooperation with other children

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-	-	-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-	-		-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-	-	-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-	-		-	YES
Time & space	-	-	-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-	-	-	-	YES
Music	-	-		-	YES

Visual arts	-	-		-	YES
Physical activity	-	-	-	-	YES

Other subjects taught	"Christ Our Savior Lutheran School is known for its high academic standards. In the 2004-2005 school year, our students ranked, on standardized testing, among the highest in the country." -- Excerpted from school literature				n/a

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Because it is Montessori, there is always free choice at times with stations. I would say the teacher gives instructions and guides the children, but allows them to work on their own and explore.

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

OVERALL RATING: (4.9)

Full of energy and seemingly happy in job

Patient and affectionate with children

Talks with children and listens carefully when they are talking with him/her

Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior

Provides feedback on what my child does during the day

Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate

Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses

If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off

Resolves disputes quickly, calmly and fairly in a manner that allows children to learn from the dispute

Notices children who are not on task and/or engaging with other children appropriately and quickly reengages them

Manages the energy level of the children so that all children feel safe and able to learn

Provides additional support to a child when s/he is clearly failing in her/his efforts

Strikes the proper balance between active and quiet play for children

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
We have an excellent art program with visual art, music and computer classes. Twice a year, the kids perform in a musical production. Because we are a Christian school, all children attend chapel on Wednesday mornings and study lessons from the Bible during class. The toddler class has children age 2 and 3 who are not yet potty-trained. The school is flexible about alowing a 3 year old to start with the toddler class in September and stay until they are potty trained before moving to the older preschool class. Days are also flexible (2, 3 or 5 days a week), and before & after-school care is offered. There is also a Pre-K class for 4 & 5 year olds who will be in Kindergarten the following year.

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

OVERALL RATING (4.4)

Conducts an open house at start of school year

Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year

Conducts regular parent teacher conferences

Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year

Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year

Provides guidance on best Kindergarten and elementary schools

Separation

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Home visits by teachers
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school

Director's and Parents' Comments

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Our parent community encompasses all grades (age 2 through 5th grade, 6th grade beginning in 2007). Preschool parents and children are welcome and encouraged to attend all events. We also have 2 musical productions each year where the preschool students sing on stage before the elementary grades perform. Because our school has an extensive arts program, the preschoolers have the opportunity to attend visual art, music, and computer classes.

Drop-in Policy

- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy

General Parent Education

-This preschool does connect parents with services and activities that can help you help your child develop better at home

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5)

Parents:

- Hold social events at the school to build community

- Are able to visit the school anytime we want

- Go on field trips

- Volunteer in the classroom

- Hold social events outside of the school (with and/or without children)

- Encourage play dates out of school

- Shares information on matter related to our children (e.g. babysitter lists, pediatricians, extracurriculuar classes, etc.)

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Can be active in Parents In Action (like a PTA)

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

- Notes

- Phone Calls

- Voice Mail

- Email

- Special Meetings

- Two or More Regular Conferences

- Drop-Off

- Pick-Up

- Regular newsletter/printed updates circulated to the whole school

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

OVERALL RATING (4.4)
Parents' Opinions
Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children: are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Parents' Comments

Parent #1
Snacks and lunch are provided for full time children. Part time students bring their own lunch and snacks.

Health

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable

Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided

Toys and furniture are cleaned regularly

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

Safety

OVERALL RATING (5.0)

Screen and identify all visitors

Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months		Tue 8:30am - 12:30pm Thu 8:30am - 12:30pm	$2000/Year
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months		Tue 8:30am - 3:30pm Thu 8:30am - 3:30pm	$3200/Year
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months		Mon 8:30am - 3:30pm Wed 8:30am - 3:30pm Fri 8:30am - 3:30pm	$4200/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$4200/Year
From 3 years to 5 years			$5500/Year
From 2 years to 3 years			$7000/Year
From 4 years to 5 years 11 months		Mon 8:30am - 12:30pm Wed 8:30am - 12:30pm Fri 8:30am - 12:30pm	$3200/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Yearly Amount Monthly Amount Title Days Hours Meals Ext Care

2000 200 Child's Day Out 2 - T/Th 9a to 2p No No

7000 700 Toddler Program FT 5 7a to 6:30p Yes Yes

7000 700 Preschool FT 5 7a to 6:30p Yes Yes

7000 700 PreK 4 FT 5 7a to 6:30p Yes Yes

5500 550 Preschool PT 5 8:30a to 3:30p No No

5500 550 PreK 4 PT 5 8:30a to 3:30p No No

5500 550 Toddler PT 5 8:30a to 3:30p No No

4200 420 Preschool PT 5 8:30a to 12:30p No No

4200 420 PreK 4 PT 5 8:30a to 12:30p No No

4200 420 Toddler PT 5 8:30a to 12:30p No No

4200 420 Preschool PT 3 - MWF 8:30a to 3:30p No No

4200 420 PreK 4 PT 3 - MWF 8:30a to 3:30p No No

4200 420 Toddler PT 3 - MWF 8:30a to 3:30p No No

5000 500 Kindergarten 5 8:30a to 3:30p No No

5000 500 Elementary 5 8:30a to 3:30p No No

2000 200 Extended Care 5 7a to 6:30p No Yes

Calendar Year

School Year

08/2008 - 06/2009

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (after application is complete)

Child interview process: Possible, at school's discretion

Application fee: $300

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: "ADMISSIONS PRIORITY - When the number of applicants exceeds the available spaces, the following priority will apply: 1.Presently enrolled students who re-enroll by January 31st 2.Siblings of current students who enroll by January 31st for the following school term 3.New applicants who are members of Christ Our Savior Lutheran Church who enroll before February 1st for the following school term 4.New applicants to Christ Our Savior Christian School." -- Excerpted from school literature

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
"Christ Our Savior Christian School admits students of any race, color, national, and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national, and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other school-administered programs." -- Excerpted from school literature

Christ Our Savior Lutheran School

Summary

Contact Info

General Approach to Learning

Application Information

Key Statistics

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Parent Ratings

Survey Information

Parents who send their child to this preschool also like the following preschools:

General Info

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

Dropoff Procedure

Features of the Preschool

Facilities

Facilities Include:

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Savvy Source's Comments

Social Skills & Work Habits

Curriculum and Teaching Approach

Quality of Teaching

Teachers Are:

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Parents' Comments

Home School Connection

Home-School Connection

Separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Drop-in Policy

General Parent Education

Parent Community

COHESIVENESS RATING (3.5)

Parents:

Parents' Comments

Modes of Communication Between School and Home

Discipline, Health and Safety

Discipline

Parents' Notes on Discipline, Health and Safety

Health

Food Allergies

Safety

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Extended Care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

Calendar Year

School Year

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Admissions Process

Age/Child Requirements

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Parents' Admission Tips

Advice from Parents to Prospective Parents on Admissions