The quality education programs at Discovery Oaks Academy are very popular and registration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Early registration will assure your child’s enrollment at Discovery Oaks Academy for the 2007-2008 Academic Year; however, new students may be added throughout the year when space is available in a class.

Kindergarten
The Kindergarten class is a full day program from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with before and after school care available. The Kindergarten curriculum consists of enriched reading experiences and exciting math, science and social studies activities. Spanish, computers, physical education and art are also included in the program.
Children must be 5 years old by September 30, 2007 for Kindergarten placement. All other children who do not make the September 30th cutoff for Kindergarten will be placed in a Pre-K classroom.

Pre-Kindergarten
There are a variety of Pre-Kindergarten Classes offered at Discovery Oaks Academy:

The five-day class is from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., five days per week, with before and after school care available.

A three-day per week Pre-Kindergarten class will be offered on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.  The 3 day class will be from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. An added option for three and five day morning Pre-K students is the Lunch Bunch.  This option allows students to attend Pre-K class and then bring a lunch or purchase school lunch to enjoy with their classmates. 

Pre-K Lunch Bunch is offered from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The Pre-K curriculum is a whole language, literacy-based curriculum centered on favorite children’s books. The child-centered classrooms make learning fun and exciting.  Age- appropriate activities in language, math, science, social studies, computer technology, foreign language, art and music help prepare your child for Kindergarten.

Preschool
The Preschool classes are offered to 2 and 3 year old (potty-trained) children, 2, 3, or 5 days per week. Your child may attend the Preschool class from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., or your child can be enrolled in the full-day program (preschool plus extended care).
Children attending the 3 day and 5 day school only programs may stay for Lunch Bunch. This option allows students to attend Preschool and then bring a lunch or purchase school lunch to enjoy with their classmates. This program runs from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

The whole language, literacy-based programs provide an excellent educational experience for young learners.  Introduction to foreign languages, music and art are all part of the preschool experience.

Registration Information
Registration is ongoing and all openings are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Enrollment is limited, so please register early.

To enroll your child for the 2007/2008 school year you will need the following information.  Forms can be obtained by contacting Discovery Oaks Academy at
730-430-2781 or phidy@DiscoveryOaksAcademy.com.

1. Registration Form:  Please fill in all the blank spaces and sign and date this form. Indicate the session(s) your child will attend, add the Activity Fee and registration fee.
2.  Payment:  A check made payable to Discovery Oaks Academy (number of camp weeks, activity fee and registration fee) should be submitted with this form.
3. Enrollment Form:  This form is a two-sided form (please complete front and back) and must include a Parent Signature. Currently enrolled students will be provided a pre-printed form. Please look over this form, make corrections, sign and return form.
4. Permission Form:  This form must be signed to authorize each child to participate in supervised water activities.
5. NEW STUDENTS must submit an original birth certificate as proof of identity. (We will look at this document, record the information and return it to you.)
6. Health Form:  All campers will be required to have a current Commonweatlh of Virginia School Entrance Health Form on file.  All three parts of this form must be completed including the Comprehensive Physical Exam Report and Certification of Immunization. We must have a copy of this form on file prior to your child beginning camp.

All forms must be submitted at the time of registration.

Fees
Registration fee (non-refundable):
The registration fee is $100.00 per child due at time of registration.

Technology and Textbook fee (non-refundable) due at time of registration:
The Preschool/Pre-K technology/textbook fee is determined by the number of days the child is enrolled.

2 days: $80.00
3 days: $120.00
5 days: $200.00

The Kindergarten and Elementary Technology/Textbook fee of $325.00 is used toward the purchase of new text books (if applicable), computer software, consumable learning materials, art supplies, and internet accessibility. 

Prior to the beginning of the 2007-2008 school year, enrolled students will be sent a required supply list of such things as pencils, crayons, binders, etc. to be purchased by the student for the first day of school.