APPLICATION FORM 2017-2018 882 Boston Post Road, Rye, NY 10580 TEL. 914-967-2073 FAX. 914-967-2027 www.rpnskids.org Date Child’s Name DOB Gender Print all information clearly and as you wish it to appear on the RPNS class lists. Is the applicant a current student? No Teachers AM Is the applicant a sibling of a current or former student? Yes PM 2 3 4 No Siblings’ Name(s) and number of years each sibling attended RPNS: Are you an active member of the Rye Presbyterian Church? Yes No Please use a * to indicate which phone number should be used in the School Directory. Address City Zip Code Home Phone Mother’s Name: Email: Cell Phone: Business Phone: Father’s Name: Email: Cell Phone: Business Phone: Indicate if parents are: Married Divorced Single Other Please describe any medical needs or special education services that your child receives. This will not influence admissions, but it is important for class placement. Parent’s Signature: Applicants entering each program must turn the appropriate age by December 1, 2017. Please list your choice of class in order of preference (1, 2, 3). AM meets 9:00am - 11:30am PM meets 12:15pm - 2:45pm TWO YEAR OLD PROGRAM 2 day 2s: Mon/Tues 3 day 2s: Wed/Thurs/Fri 4 day 2s: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs THREE YEAR OLD PROGRAM 3 day 3s: Wed/Thurs/Fri 3 day 3s: Tues/Wed/Thurs 4 day 3s: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs 5 day 3s: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri PRE-KINDERGARTEN PROGRAM 5 day 4s: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri 5 day 5s: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs/Fri AM 5s meet 8:45am - 11:45am TUITION SESSION TUITION SESSION $ 4,500 $ 6,500 $ 7,375 $ 6,500 $ 6,500 $ 7,375 $ 7,700 TUITION $ 7,850 $ 7,975 AM AM AM AM PM AM AM SESSION AM AM PM PM PM PM PM PM *Please note that the tuition reflects the 2016-2017 school year.* 2017/2018 RPNS PROGRAM INFORMATION AND POLICIES 2 Year-Old Program: • There is an option to attend two, three or four days a week in the AM or PM. • There are nine children per class. Each class is taught by two co-teachers. • Each class meets for 2.5 hours. 3 Year-Old Program: • There is an option to attend three, four or five days a week in the AM or PM. • There are 13 children per class. Each class is taught by two co-teachers. • Each class meets for 2.5 hours Pre-Kindergarten Program: • All 4s and 5s classes meet Monday through Friday. • 4s class size: 13 children in smaller classrooms or 17 children in larger classrooms. • Each class is taught by two co-teachers. • The AM 5s have three co-teachers and 21 children. Arrival is at 8:45am. Dismissal is from 11:35-11:45am. Class Placement • Our morning and afternoon programs have parallel goals and activities at their respective age levels. The same team teaches both the AM and PM classes. • All current students, returning families and church members are guaranteed enrollment for the next year. • Students who are currently enrolled in a particular session (AM or PM) will have the first opportunity to enroll in that session for the next year. Placement for any remaining openings in the AM or PM will be determined based on educational needs and the number of years a family has had children attend RPNS (one point per year each child has attended). • New church members and younger siblings of returning families should register November 14, 2016 through November 16, 2016, prior to registration for new families. Tuition • The tuition payment schedule for the 2017/2018 school year is: March 1, June 1, and September 1. • A non-refundable deposit of 1/4 of the total tuition will be due upon signing the contracts and will be applied toward tuition. Contracts will be sent with notification of admission and class placement. Deposit checks will not be accepted without a signed contract. • Tuition for current students must be paid in full or all monthly payments must be made through November, before registration for the 2017/2018 school year is accepted. • Monthly payments may be arranged through Mary Canneto, Business Manager (914-967-2073). • Late tuition payments are subject to a $35 late fee, assessed monthly. Withdrawal Policy Notice of withdrawal must be received in writing to the Director, no later than June 1, 2017 in order to be eligible to receive a refund of the March 1 payment. Refunds are contingent on your child’s spot being filled. Scholarships Partial scholarships are available in varying amounts based on need. Examples of need include: changes in employment or financial status, unexpected medical expenses or multiple tuitions. Applicants are kept confidential. Recipients are determined by the Board’s Scholarship Committee. Please contact the Co-Directors for a scholarship application. All applications must be completed and returned by March 1 for consideration. Admission Policy Rye Presbyterian Nursery School admits students of any race, gender, color, ethnic origin or ability to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded and made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, color, ethnic origin or ability in the administration of its educational policies, admission policies or other school administered programs.