1. WELCOME FAMILIES! Hopkins House I nnovative P reschool A cademy (IPA) 200 Fairbrook Drive, Suite 103 Herndon, VA 20170 571-441-0971 www.hopkinshouse.org *THIS PROGRAM IS NEITHER SPONSORED NOR ENDORSED BY THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD, THE SUPERINTENDENT OR THIS SCHOOL

2. Innovative Preschool Academy Strong Academy Leadership Fully Degreed Teaching Staff Child-Centered Creative Curriculum Catered Breakfast, Lunch & Snacks Safe & Engaging Learning Environment Low Teacher—Student Ratio Partner with RAND Corporation Active Parent Participation State of the Art Computer Lab All Ages Read Together Program Brand New KaBoom Playground Community Partnership Program

3. CURRICULUM IPA uses the child-centered CREATIVE CURRICULUM. This program helps develop skills in a fun and engaging way: SOCIAL EMOTIONAL COGNITIVE PHYSICAL LANGUAGE/LITERACY

4. ASSESSMENTS CREATIVE CURRICULUM – Individual Child Profile Checklist (Fall, Winter, Spring) PALS – Literacy Screening for 4 – 5 year olds PBKS-2 – Social Skills Screening for 3 – 6 year olds with Puppetry (Al’s Pals)

5. EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES MUSIC SIGN LANGUAGE & SPANISH ARTS PROGRAMS PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM STEM PROGRAM FIELD TRIPS

6. CLASSROOMS Classroom NameAges Ratios* Infant 1:6 Weeks to 10 Months1:4 Infant 2:7 Months to 16 Months1:4 Toddler:16 Months to 2.5 Years1:5 Preschool: 2 and 3 Year Olds1:8 Jr. K & K-Prep: 3 and 4 Year Olds1:10 * Each classroom maintains the appropriate supervision during all hours of care for the safest and most rewarding environment for the children and staff.

7. PARENT COUNCIL/ CLASS REPRESENTATIVE (PTA) Parent participation is very important to the growth of your children. Hopkins House prides itself on actively engaging parents in the daily activities of the school. The Parents Council is designed as an open forum for parents to bring their ideas and input to the administration, including, but not limited to: fundraising, volunteering, and school operation. Parents can be elected as President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer or simply serve on a committee on the Parent Council.

8. POLICIES & REGULATIONS All Hopkins House policies and regulations are designed to ensure the greatest safety and welfare of every child in the program. The rules that govern program participation are found in the: 2014-2015 ACADEMIC YEAR HOPKINS HOUSE FAMILY HANDBOOK PHYSICALS & IMMUNIZATIONS ALL CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PHYSICAL EXAMS AND UP-TO-DATE IMMUNIZATIONS. (VA State Requirement)

9. SCHOOL HOURS SCHOOL HOURS: 6:30 AM – 6:30 PM Children MUST ARRIVE by 9:00 AM* *Arrivals after 9 AM require a doctor’s note School Closes at 6:30 PM** **A Late Fee applies for pickups after 6PM UNIFORMS IPA is a uniform school. Students must wear uniforms each day.

10. TUITION Tuition is DUE weekly, PRIOR TO SERVICE (Late Fees apply after Monday of each week). PAYMENTS ACCEPTED: VISA, MASTERCARD, DISCOVER) EZ-PAY SYSTEM IS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR CONVENIENCE Payments may be automatically deducted from a credit or debit card. SCHOLARSHIPS – Available after 3 months of Paid Tuition According to HH Funds Availability Based on Financial Need Case by Case Renewable

11. TUITION HELP Tuition Assistance may be available through the OFFICE FOR CHILDREN (OFC). Families must apply to qualify. Families must live in Fairfax County Families must meet certain income guidelines Only the children must be US citizens (not parents) Parents must be working or in an approved day program Families must show a need for childcare TANF recipients automatically qualify

12. TRANSPORTATION Families are responsible for ensuring children get to and from school. However, there are many options to assist with this: IPA is centrally located in the heart of Herndon and is on a county bus line. Free transportation may be available between specific locations and IPA. Carpooling is encouraged and may be supported with resources.

13. CONTACT US/TOURS AVAILABLE We hope that your family will join our family and allow us to help tend to the educational and developmental needs of your children! PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT US VIA EMAIL OR PHONE  STEPHANIE TURNER-MENSON  571-441-0962  stephanie@hopkinshouse.org stephanie@hopkinshouse.org VISIT OUR WEBSITE: www.hopkinshouse.orgwww.hopkinshouse.org FOLLOW US on FACEBOOK and TWITTER