Preschool Registration

St. Catherine’s Preschool is offering an At Home Preschool option for preschoolers this fall, September through December.  This option is for families who want to continue to teach their children at home, but may not have the resources or time to develop lessons.  Each set of lessons will be emailed weekly and be set up in a way that you will be able to choose from a variety of activities for your child.  There will be a general “script” that you can follow daily with ideas for the beginning, prayers, songs, stories, activities, bible study, crafts, finger plays, snack time, and a closing.  If there are days that you just want to do a few activities or songs instead of the whole script… that works too!  You can select 1-2 lessons each week or choose to do all of them.  You are the teacher!  We are providing you with an outline that is full of fun and interactive learning lessons for you and your child. 

At Home Preschool Lesson Plans

• Teachers will provide child-centered “At Home Preschool” lesson plans each week.  These lessons will be easy to follow, include materials to use that you already have at home, and be based on a common theme with various play-based activities.    
• Lessons will include readiness skills such as language, writing, and reading development, number concepts, fine and gross motor skills, a variety of bible stories & lessons, STEM activities, and creative growth opportunities.
• All lesson plans will have options and guidelines that can be completed at your own pace.  These lesson plans will have many options to choose from.  Ideally, these are written for parents to work with their children 1-3 days a week.  A link to videos of teachers reading books in the lesson plan will be provided or you may read the stories with your child if you have a copy at home.
• Each set of weekly lesson plans will have various levels of skill to be adjusted for individual learning.  Parents can determine what modifications should be made for their child with some recommendations.  Targeted ages will be 2-5 years-old.
• A link to a private St. Catherine’s Preschool YouTube channel will highlight various aspects of the lessons plans.  The teacher may read stories, do virtual science experiments, teach a mini lesson, or provide additional links for extended learning. Virtual field trip videos may be of a teacher sharing her chickens; we might have backyard chickens!
• The At Home Preschool lessons will be emailed in advance, giving you a chance to gather any materials you may need.  Check your email for a new and exciting set of At Home Preschool lesson plans.    You will receive detailed plans each week September through December following our preschool calendar. 

Registration for current families begins January 8, 2020.  Registration will open to all others on January 21, 2020.  A parent or legal guardian must enroll their child/children. 

• A non-refundable registration fee of $125 is required upon registration. 
• Children will be enrolled in classes according to their age on September 1st of that school year.

Placement is based on the following criteria:

1. 1. 2020-2021 Registration Form – please contact the director at Camille.Parker@stcatherine-austin.org or 512-892-2420, ext. 319 for a registration form.
   2. Non-refundable $125 registration fee (per child)
2. Any openings will first be given to current St. Catherine of Siena Preschool students and siblings.  
3. Openings following initial enrollment will be filled with children on the Wait List. 
4. Parishioners must be active members for at least 6 months before qualifying for the “Parishioner Discount.”

As a convenience to families, the annual tution rate is divided into 9 monthly payments, due September through May.  Tution fees have been prorated for the entire year.

2021 Tuition

Two Day Class: $320 per month
Three Day Class: $395 per month

St. Catherine of Siena Church parishioners recieve a special discount of $50 per month.  

Parishioner Tuition

Two Day Class: $270 per month
Three Day Class: $345 per month

• Tuition payments are due on the 1^st of each month, September through May. 
• There is a non-refundable registration fee of $125 per child due at registration. 
• The supply fee is $125 per child, due with admission paperwork.
• Payments may be made in person or online.

All forms must be filled out and completed before any child may start preschool.  The director will send these forms via email to all registered students in December of 2020.

1. Admission Information Form, including completed medical form signed by physician with current immunization records.  Our primary concern is for the safety of the children in our care, please see the Texas Minimum State Vaccine Requirements for Child-Care and Pre-K Facilities.
2. Ages 4 & up only:  Vision and Hearing Screening results from physician
3. Confidential Student Information Form
4. Photo Release Form
5. Discipline and Guidance Form
6. Handbook Acknowledgment Form
7. Optional Pizza Day Form
8. Supply Fee $125