Admission Letter / Contract with Parents

Happy Day Presbyterian School is licensed by the State of California’s Department of Social Services. (101 Golf Course Dr., Rohnert Park, Ca. 94928) We are a Christian school, a ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Petaluma. The Director and teachers are all state certified ECE professionals with years of experience. The school was founded in 1976. Happy Day School is an early education center for all children 2.9 years of age through Kindergarten. Hours are 7:30 am to 6:00 pm daily. Children must be toilet trained.

The full contract is available from the School Office.

Enrollment priority: 1) Children who are currently enrolled, 2) Children with previously enrolled siblings, 3) Children of church members and 4) Placement on waiting lists by date of paid registration fee. The annual non-refundable registration fee is required.

Annual Financial Policy:
This year’s guaranteed tuition fees are available in the School Office.

Disease prevention: Please keep fresh germs at home! When your child cannot attend school due to illness, we require a call to the school office; this is important so that we can alert others to contagious diseases. It is mandatory that all children have proof of immunizations, as required by the state, prior to enrollment. The office must have a list of local persons to call in the event that your child becomes ill at school; a signed medical release must be filed in the event that emergency care is needed.

Please read and sign the reverse side of this contract.
(Return to school office to complete enrollment process.)

Program Goals: We are committed to a” child-advocate” and a “developmental” approach. We continue to maintain a low teacher/student ratio of approximately 1-8. Our staff works extensively on curriculum and activities for the students. We provide Kindergarten and First Grade readiness experiences and evaluations. Our weekly letter and website will keep you
informed of events and curriculum emphasis. The family unit is highly valued here; parent education programs are provided several times each year.

Additional Information for Parents:
1) A daily snack is provided during each Preschool and Building Blocks session. Care is taken to provide a nutritional balance to
snacks and only children with special dietary restrictions may
bring additional food to school. Parents must provide a nutritious lunch for children who stay at noon.

2) Children should come to school dressed comfortably in footwear and clothing for "children’s work & play," which can be often messy. Each child should have all outerwear garments clearly marked with a last name. Remember "play" is children's work!

3) Occasionally, walks or field trips may be taken with the children; written advance notice will be given to parents and signed permission must be on file in the school office. In the event that private vehicles are used for transportation of children, all drivers must submit written proof of insurance coverage and availalbility of state required car seats or
seatbelts.

Parent Involvement:
1) Parents are welcome to observe or request a conference at any time. We encourage parents to visit one school day per year and suggest that day be your child’s "V.I.P. Day." Teachers personally greet parents and children daily at both entrance and dismissal times and provide "Parent Grams" to facilitate and encourage written information between home and school.

2) We require and appreciate your support and participation in our annual fundraiser which allows us to continually maintain and improve upon our high quality early childhood educational
programming for your children. In the fall, parent meetings will be held to plan the specifics of this school social event. We encourage your participation in planning, leadership, committee work and help with donations of food items, prizes, items for our live and silent auction and cash donations to offset the cost of event expenses. You will enjoy the benefits of getting involved!

Each family will be expected to contribute $100 to insure the
success of our fundraisers and support our Spanish & Music resource teachers, parent & teacher education programs and facility improvement projects this year.

This parent/provider contract may be terminated at the Director's discretion if it is felt that parents are not complying with the stated rules or if continued attendance by the child is deemed detrimental to others in our programs. Our "Discipline Policy" may be requested or it will be be available to parents with the school calendar in September.