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Logistics
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL the college school
In addition to the school information provided in the Family Handbook on the Parent Portal, we would like to draw your attention to a few logistics around our Elementary School.
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Start and End of Day
Classes begin at 8:15 AM for the entire school. We ask that students arriving before 8:05 AM be dropped off in the Before School Program located in the Dining Room. If a student will be absent, please contact teachers and the Administration Office to let us know before 8:15 AM. School dismissal is 3:15 PM.
Auxiliary Program The Before School Program (BSP) begins at 7:00 AM and is included in the price of tuition. All students who arrive before 8:05 AM must be signed in by a parent/guardian at BSP inside the Dining Room entrance. Students who remain at school after 3:30 PM for any reason must check into the After School Program (ASP) in the Dining Room. For ASP, families can sign up for the school year at a monthly rate or as occasional users at an hourly rate via Smart Tuition.
Lunch and Recess
There is a strong emphasis on healthy living and stewardship to the environment that we teach our students. Our lunch program provides lunches that are nutritionally-sound with locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible, as well as reusable dishes and utensils. Milk and water are available. Each grade also takes a minimum of one recess break per day.
Medications When it is necessary for a student to take medication during the day, a written note signed by a parent/ guardian must be given to the Administration Office stating the medication’s name, as well as when and how it should be taken. Medications should be in their original container and will be kept by the Administration Office until needed by the student.
Cross-Grade Buddies Another exciting part of the elementary program at The College School is that each grade has a buddy grade; for example, Third Grade buddies with Preschool Big Bend. The buddy groups collaborate on various projects throughout the year, and they are an opportunity to build school-wide community and awareness.
Field Trips Several trips are planned during the school year, most requiring transportation on one of the school’s four buses. Parents/Guardians sign a blanket permission form prior to the first day of school.
