Pre-K Lottery Registration

Registration for the Pre-K lottery will take place March 3rd through March 5th, 2008 at the Early Learning Center, 11 Church Street, Uxbridge. Registration hours are 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:00-2:30 p.m. On Wednesday, March 5th, there will be extended hours from 4:00-6:00 p.m.

The minimum entrance age for the 3 year-old program is 3 years of age as of Sept. 1st of the year the child enters school.

The minimum entrance age for the 4 year-old program is 4 years of age as of Sept. 1st of the year the child enters school.


Please call the Early Learning Center if you have any questions (508) 234-9164.


Lottery

Pre-Kindergarten is available to Uxbridge residents only. A lottery registration is held in early March due to space limitations. Families will be notified of the outcome mid-March with further instructions. With the four-year-old classes, preference is given to returning students. Those not chosen thru the lottery will be placed on a waiting list. After April when the initial registration process is complete, should any Pre-Kindergarten slots become available we will continue to take names from the waiting list. Many changes take place between the months of March and September. You still have a chance to get in!


Classes

Three year-old Pre-Kindergarten classes are held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (9-11:30 a.m.). For the 2008-2009 school year we will have two additional classes that meet.  One class will be Monday, Wednesday and Friday morning(9-11:30 a.m.) and one class will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon (12:20-2:50 p.m.)

Four year old classes meet on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the morning (9-11:30 a.m.) or in the afternoon (12:20 – 2:50 p.m.). For the 2008-2009 school year we will have one class that meets on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday mornings (9-11:30 a.m.)


Tuition

Tuition for the two day program (three year olds) is $1,210 annually; three day program (three and four year olds) is $1,540 annually and for the five day program (four year olds) is $2,750 annually. If payment is made in one lump sum you may deduct 5%. A payment plan is available in ten month installments, due on the 15th of each month beginning in August. Final payments will be due on May 15th. In case of tardy payments, a fee of $25 will be assessed. Failure to pay for the service (including late charges) by the end of the month (30 days) will result in termination of the service. In addition, the Town Collector’s Office will charge a $25 fee for returned checks. Checks should be made payable to Uxbridge Public Schools. Tuition is subject to change.


Holiday and snow days are considered part of the school schedule and are inclusive in the tuition costs.



Registration

Once your child has been selected in the lottery, initial registration must be completed by mid-April. Your child’s birth certificate, proof of Uxbridge residence (a recent utility bill with your name and address on it – no P.O. box), and a thirty dollar non-refundable registration fee are required at this time (check made payable to Uxbridge Public Schools). Renters can get a Landlord’s Affidavit form to complete as proof of residency from the office. The Physician’s Immunization Form must be received, on or before July 1st, as our school nurse works limited hours during the summer. Please call the office if your child’s physical appointment is scheduled later than July 1st. Please note that all children must be potty trained (no pull-ups). Changing diapers takes time away from the classroom.

Special requests for classrooms, times, etc. are considered but cannot be guaranteed due to the complexity of scheduling the classroom structure.


Screenings

The brief Pre-Kindergarten screenings are schedule to give us an opportunity to “put a face with a name” and give us a quick look at your child’s speech and language skills and social interaction style. This is not a standardized screening so there is no “pass” or “fail”. Therefore, there will be no follow-up letter stating results. It is our expectation that most of the children will do just fine. If something is noted that we feel warrants a closer look in the fall, we will notify you. Otherwise “no news is good news”.

Parent Conferences/Progress Reports

Parent conferences are scheduled twice during the school year. These day and evening conferences are scheduled during Education Week in November and in mid-May. Be aware that at any time you may have a question about your child’s progress, his/her teacher will be more than happy to schedule time to discuss your concerns.
 

Uxbridge Public Schools Early Learning Center (ELC)
11 Church Street
Uxbridge, MA 01569
Phone: 508-234-9164 / Fax:  508-278-6136