Summary

Contact Info

Riverside Christian Academy
1201 Hillcrest Dr
Conroe , TX 77301
Tel: (936) 494-2665

Director: Ginger Mathis
rcalions@gmail.com

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 face-to-face meeting at the school

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

4 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

8/18/2008 - 5/24/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Established

2001

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- 7:30 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year

No

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

Yes

Affiliated with a religious institution

No

Some experience serving children with special needs

Yes

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We are a Christ-centered, independent, college preparatory school that challenges students to reach their highest potential and to make a difference in the community through Faith, Hope and Love in Jesus Christ.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Monday: Chapel and class starts at 9:00 AM
Tuesdays-Friday: Devotions and class starts at 9:00 AM
2 breaks and 45 min. for lunch.
We have Field Trips and Honor Roll trips quarterly.

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

1 through 8th grade Individualized Learning. (Each student receives one on one instructions). Pre -K and Kindergarten Learn to read Phonics program We teach about relationships in the family Social Skills Character

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				n/a

Quality of Teaching

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

To keep parents informed about their child's progress, we issue Congratulation slips each time a student completes a Test. Every nine weeks report cards are issued. We have open house every nine weeks, and an Awards Ceremony at the end of the school year.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Small group sessions
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

We have a two Demerit system. After the second Demerit we call the parents. They either come and pick their child up or they talk to them on the phone.

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Calendar Year

School Year

8/18/2008 - 5/24/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a face-to-face meeting at the school

Parent visits tours are: Mandatory (in order to receive application)

Child interview process: Required for all applicants and takes the form of director-child

Parent interview process: Director-parent

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $150.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Selective

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is not available.

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 4 years to enroll.

Child must be potty trained to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.