PRESCHOOL 3- and 4-YEAR OLD PROGRAMS

The St. Agatha Preschool program has been created in response to parents looking for a stimulating learning environment for children ages 3 and 4 years old by September 1. The program seeks to encourage each learner to develop emotionally, socially, physically, and academically, in line with the mission of our Catholic school. The program will assist the child in developing an eager and active outlook to learning and living, using all of his/her senses.

Schedule/Tuition

FOUR YEAR OLD OPTIONS

• Mon. thru Friday, full days:   8am – 3:20pm / $250 per month for 9 ½ months

Access to School Hot Lunch Program ($2.50 per meal) and The Safety Zone

Before-and-After School Care program (6am – 6pm). Fees are separate.

• Mon. thru Friday, half days: 8am – 11:30am / $175 per month for 9 ½ months
• Mon., Wed., Fri. half days:   8am – 11:30am / $125 per month for 9 ½ months

THREE YEAR OLD OPTION
Mon., Wed. Fri. half days:   8am – 11:30am, $125 per month for 9 ½ months 

Registration Fee for 2011-2012 School Year
FULL DAY - A $100 fee is required, which includes materials and two daily snacks for the year.
HALF DAY – A $75 fee is required, which includes materials and a daily snack for the year.

Fees are separate from tuition and are due and payable when registration forms are presented, along with child’s birth certificate and social security number. 

Calendar
The Preschool program follows the same school schedule as the K-8 program.

Admission
Children must be 3 years of age or 4 years of age by September 1, and they must be potty-trained. Consideration for acceptance will be given to students who do not qualify for the New Athens At-Risk program. Space is limited, and priority is given to families who seek the Catholic school experience. Upon admission, application forms and a medical form must be completed. The medical form (signed by a physician) includes updated immunizations, completed physical exam, and a current TB skin test. The state of Illinois also requires a lead-screening test and the chicken pox vaccine.

Dress Code
Pre-K students are not required to follow the school dress code, but information is available in the school’s Parent-Student Handbook. A copy of the dress code information is available upon request.

Registration Form
The 2011 - 2012 registration form can be downloaded here.