Specific Entrance Requirements

Enrollment is offered on a first come, first served basis to all children who meet the following criteria:

Pre-Kindergarten:

1. Must be age 3 on or before September 1st of the year of entrance.
2. Must be toilet trained.
3. Must be able to communicate needs, understand and follow simple directions, and be socially skilled to be in a community of friends. We want the child to be able to be safe and to grow in his/her ability to trust, play, and learn with joy!

Kindergarten:

1. The child must be age 5 on or before September 1st of the year of entrance.
2. The child must have a sustained focus of attention for the individual and group learning tasks of a kindergarten program.

Elementary:

1. The majority of children in elementary matriculate from Tidewater's kindergarten.  There are limited spaces each year available for new students.

For all Applicants:

The parents have visited with the Director and/or Teacher of the class for entry and have demonstrated a sincere and compatible interest in the total growth of the child, recognizing that this program is committed to the well-being of the whole child.

The child will visit with the Director and/or the Teacher of the entry class and demonstrate adequate attention skills and comprehension of language.

The child will be able to socially adhere to safety regulations that protect her/himself and others.

The appropriate health forms for immunizations have been completed PRIOR to the date of enrollment.

No child will be denied entrance on the basis of developmental or perceptual disabilities as long as the child demonstrates communication skills to express intentions and offers reciprocity to others. Following a complete review of all available diagnostic information, a child with a developmental delay may be admitted upon recommendation of the Director. Communication skills must be compatible for comprehension and expression levels of the class of entry.

Evaluation, services, and therapy by specialists such as a Speech-Language Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Psychologist, or Physical Therapist are NOT covered by the school's tuition agreement.

Children whose learning needs differ from those of the general student population as a whole will be required to have a tri annual re-evaluation provided by the parents.