St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church & School
  1350 Court Street N.E. - Salem, Oregon 97301
503-588-0171

St John School Inclement Weather Policy and Schedule follows the Salem Keizer School District Schedule.

 
 

PRESCHOOL / KINDERGARTEN

We offer preschool classes for 2 1/2, 3, and 4 year olds from 9:00 am - 11:30 am each weekday.  Parents of preschoolers may choose any combination of days per week for their child to attend.  Kindergarten is from 8:30 to 11:30 Monday through Friday.

A planned curriculum includes: weekly themes, learning centers, music, P.E., choice times, and "worship" times including Bible stories and simple object lessons.

CHILDCARE

From 7:15 am to 9:00 am and again from 11:30 am to 5:45pm, children are provided with a safe, quality Christian environment in which to learn and grow.  Included are active play times, organized "station" times, and a choice between a nap or a quiet rest time.
 

TUITION

We offer two program choices.  Tuition is based on the plan chosen. 

Preschool (5 days) is $192.00 per month, kindergarten is $201.00 per month.  

REGISTRATION FEES

$60.00 non-refundable fee per child, per school year. $30.00 if child's first day is after
March 1.

TEACHER TO CHILD RATIO

Our preschool/kindergarten teachers hold degrees in education and have 20 to 35 years of teaching experience.  There is daily consistency of staff (morning assistants are afternoon teachers and morning teachers are afternoon administrators) and very low staff turnover.  We maintain at least a 1:10 ratio at all times.  Our average ratio is 1:7.
 

FACILITIES AND SUPPLIES

We are blessed with large, attractive classrooms, and a well equipped playground.  Our full-sized carpeted gymnasium provides children with a place to play actively year-round.

Most necessary supplies (paint, paper, crayons, etc.) are provided by the school.  Children are asked to bring a few items at the beginning of the school year.  Children who nap are asked to bring a small pillow and blanket.  All children must have a complete change of clothes in case of an accident.

NUTRITION

A mid-morning and afternoon snack are served daily.  They include at least two of the basic food groups.  During the school year, the morning snacks are provided by the parents on a rotation basis.

We have found that children are more likely to eat meals brought from home, therefore lunches are brought in a labeled sack or lunch box and are refrigerated.  The school provides milk.


 
PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents are encouraged to become as involved as possible.  You are always welcome in the classrooms.  You will be asked if you would like to help on field trips or during other special activities.  Parent conferences are held twice a year.  You are encouraged to discuss any issues of concern and to check with us concerning your child's progress.
 

HEALTH/SAFETY/SECURITY

Your child's health and safety is a matter of major concern to us.  We promote health and safety by practicing and teaching good hygiene and nutritional habits, and by maintaining a safe, secure environment.  Children are observed daily for signs of health problems.  All entrances to the facility are either locked or closely monitored at all times.

St. John Lutheran School admits students of any race, color, national and ethic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school.  It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethic origin in the administration of it's educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship programs, and other administered programs

 


 


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