Day School

St. James' Parish Day School is one of the ministries of St. James' Episcopal Church. We believe that each child should be allowed to grow in an understanding of God's love. Our school program teaches Christian values, guiding the child toward honesty, compassion, empathy and an appreciation of the world. A weekly chapel service that includes music and lessons is part of our program. We base our program on the belief that the first five years of a child's life are the most important.
During that time, the child takes first steps from self-interest to consideration for others and from total dependency on adults to self confidence. The purpose of the school is to provide an environment for children where they can extend their world beyond their immediate family and neighborhood and also to provide an opportunity for each child to grow at his/her own pace physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially in a happy atmosphere of love and understanding.
The school program includes four Tuesday/Thursday nursery classes, four Monday/Wednesday/Friday nursery classes, three pre-kindergarten classes and one kindergarten class. Each class has one teacher and one assistant teacher.

Nondiscrimination policy
St. James' Parish Day School has a nondiscrimination policy in regard to all races, colors, nationalities, ethnicities, gender or age. We admit students of any race to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities made available to all students of our school. St. James' does not discriminate on the basis of race in admissions policies, scholarship or other school-administered programs. St. James' has a nondiscriminatory policy in its employment of faculty and staff.

Age
To be eligible to attend our school a child must meet the following minimum age requirements:
Nursery: 2 years 9 months by Sept. 1
Pre-K: 4 years by Sept. 1
Kindergarten: 4 years, 9 months by Sept. 1

Class Assignments
T/TH: 2 years 9 months 3 1/2 years
M/W/F: 3 1/2 - 5 years
Pre-K: 4 - 5 years
Kindergarten: 4 years 9 months - 6 year

Hours
Nursery/Pre-K: 9 a.m. - Noon
Kindergarten: 8:45 a.m. - Noon

Calendar
School opens mid-September. Parents are notified about the school calendar, holidays and special events through monthly newsletters. Picnic and after-school programs are offered at an additional fee. Summer school is a separate enrollment.

Staff
Staff members are trained in early childhood education and meet the requirements of the State Licensing Board. Each teacher is selected for their educational background, preschool training, teaching experience, as well as their sensitivity to the individual needs of the young child.

Tuition
Tuition is payable by the semester or may be divided into 10 monthly payments due on the first of each month. Because tuition is based on a semester cost, all monthly payments are the same regardless of the number of school days in the month. For current tuition fees, contact the school office.