WELCOME FAMILIES!Hopkins House Innovative Preschool Academy (IPA)

200 Fairbrook Drive, Suite 103Herndon, VA 20170

571-441-0971www.hopkinshouse.org

*THIS PROGRAM IS NEITHER SPONSORED NOR ENDORSED BY THE FAIRFAX COUNTY SCHOOL BOARD,

THE SUPERINTENDENT OR THIS SCHOOL

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

CURRICULUM

• IPA uses the child-centered CREATIVE CURRICULUM. This program helps develop skills in a fun and engaging way:

• SOCIAL• EMOTIONAL• COGNITIVEPHYSICAL

• LANGUAGE/LITERACY

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)

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

MUSIC

SIGN LANGUAGE & SPANISH

ARTS PROGRAMS

PHYSICAL FITNESS PROGRAM

STEM PROGRAM

FIELD TRIPS

CLASSROOMS

Classroom Name Ages Ratios*

• Infant 1: 6 Weeks to 10 Months 1:4• Infant 2: 7 Months to 16 Months 1:4• Toddler: 16 Months to 2.5 Years 1:5• Preschool: 2 and 3 Year Olds 1:8• Jr. K & K-Prep: 3 and 4 Year Olds

1:10

* Each classroom maintains the appropriate supervision during all hours of care for the safest and most rewarding environment for the children and staff.

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.

POLICIES & REGULATIONSAll 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 & IMMUNIZATIONSALL CHILDREN ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE PHYSICAL EXAMS AND UP-TO-DATE IMMUNIZATIONS. (VA State Requirement)

SCHOOL HOURSSCHOOL 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.

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

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

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.

CONTACT US/TOURS AVAILABLEWe 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

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