Highland Christian Academy

Telephone: (847) 741-5530
Website: www.hcaconnection.com

Summary

Contact Info

Highland Christian Academy
2250 West Highland Avenue
Elgin , IL 60123
www.hcaconnection.com

Tel: (847) 741-5530

Application Information

Applications accepted

Enrollment of a student is based upon availability of space, the academic, social, and spiritual readiness of the child, as well as a history of meeting financial obligations in a timely manner. copy of birth certificate immunization records and tb test results (every child shall be current in immunizations according to illinois guidelines) parents may make inquiry by telephoning or coming to the school. admission forms are available through the school office or online. an interview or orientation session for new families will be scheduled through the school office.

Key Statistics

Age cutoff for enrollment

3 years

Extended day

Yes

Survey Information

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

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

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

" Our mission is to lead students in becoming followers of Christ, and to develop and equip them to fulfill God's purpose in their lives.

Our desire is to meet a child's needs spiritually, academically, physically, and socially through an education founded upon a Christian worldview. As you browse through our school information, we hope you will gain a sense of who we are and what we desire for our students."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

"8:45 – 9:05 - Arrive and have time for free play and centers
• 9:05 – 9:15 - Clean up and gather for group time
• 9:15 – 9:25 - Opening time: prayer, calendar, weather, pledges, etc.
• 9:25 – 9:45 - Teaching time (Specific concepts designated for that week)
• 9:45 – 10:00 - Snack time and bathroom break
• 10:00 – 10:15 - Bible time: story, songs, and a new memory verse each month
• 10:15 – 10:45 - Gym or playground time (exclusively for preschoolers)
• 10:45 – 11:25 - Center time/special art/“Show ‘n Tell”/science/cooking, etc.
• 11:25 – 11:45 - Closing time: stories, songs and fingerplay, etc."
Excerpted from the preschool's website

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

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Quality of Teaching

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Home School Connection

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Discipline, Health and Safety

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Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 4 years to --		Mon 8.45am - 11.45am Wed 8.45am - 11.45am Fri 8.45am - 11.45pm	$1970/Year
From 4 years to --			$4520/Year
From 3 years to --			$4490/Year
From 3 years to --		Tue 8.45am - 11.45am Thu 8.45am - 11.45am	$1600/Year

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

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Excerpted from the preschool's website

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: Enrollment of a student is based upon availability of space, the academic, social, and spiritual readiness of the child, as well as a history of meeting financial obligations in a timely manner. copy of birth certificate immunization records and tb test results (every child shall be current in immunizations according to illinois guidelines) parents may make inquiry by telephoning or coming to the school. admission forms are available through the school office or online. an interview or orientation session for new families will be scheduled through the school office.

Application fee: $75.00

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: Current Highland Christian Academy students and their siblings are given first priority. Highland Christian Academy admits students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin to all the rights and 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 or ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 3 years to enroll.

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

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