Standard Admission

The standard admission policy for new students consists of the following:

- A visit with the Principal or Early Childhood Director
- The student is assessed for admission and placement

Children entering Kindergarten must be five years old by October 1 of the academic year of attendance in order to be eligible for standard admission.

Conditional Admission

Students whose admission tests do not meet the standard criteria may be conditionally admitted if they provide acceptable evidence of at least average ability in reading and/or mathematics

Tuition

Tuition may be paid (1) annually; (2) in 10 consecutive monthly payments beginning September and concluding in June. Payments made over ten consecutive months must be presented on the first of each month, and are late by the tenth of the month. A late fee is assessed for all late payments. The amount of tuition is set forth in the Enrollment Form and Tuition Agreement. Please note the fees which are not refundable on the contract you execute.

Fees

The non-refundable fees include the following:

- a one-time application fee
- an annual registration fee
- an annual book and materials fee

Late Child Pick-Up

Charges will be assessed to parents who leave their children beyond the regular closing time. These charges must be paid within three days.

Curriculum

A copy of the Curriculum Framework is available to review upon request. Please contact the Principal if you are interested in reviewing this guideline.

Academic Progress Reports

Academic progress reports will be provided approximately every five weeks or as needed. Report cards are distributed every ten weeks.

Homework Policy

Homework will be provided on a daily basis, Monday through Thursday, and on weekends for special extended projects. The approximate time to be spent on homework is listed below:

Kindergarten	10-15 minutes, one night per week
First Grade	15-20 minutes, Monday through Thursday
Second Grade	20-30 minutes, Monday through Thursday
Third Grade	30-45 minutes, Monday through Thursday
Fourth Grade	30-45 minutes, Monday through Thursday
Fifth Grade	45-60 minutes, Monday through Thursday

Study Hall

Supervised Study Hall is available before and after school for all students. Homework may be completed during this time and assistance may be provided. 

Field Trips

Study field trips will be included to support, enrich, and extend student learning.  Examples include trips to public libraries, museums, local parks and historical sights.  Written prior permission is necessary for every student.

Student Conduct

Each student is expected to demonstrate courtesy and respect for others at all times.  Students are requested to behave in a responsible manner. Students are required to comply with classroom and full campus rules.

Outcomes for Conduct

Students who display good work habits and social habits will be recognized during assemblies. Students who choose to ignore policies in place will be asked to agree to a progressive guidance plan. Continued disregard for the school conduct policies will result in expulsion.

Attendance

Students must be prompt and regular in attendance. Parents are required to notify the school if their child is absent or tardy.

Sign-In and Sign-Out

Parents are required to sign their child in and out of our campus. The parents or legal guardians are the only individuals who may release a child to our campus, or pick up a child from our campus.

Dress Code

All students in Junior Kindergarten through Grade Five re required to wear the approved school uniforms. Students who are not in uniform one day, will be required to dress in acceptable uniform the following day. Please refer to our Dress Code for specific details.

Parents are welcome at Pinecrest and are encouraged to choose channels to participate and support our program. The Parent's Advisory Committee is one way in which parents may participate.

Birthday Celebrations

Birthdays are important occasions for children. Out of kindness, when inviting classmates to a birthday party, please invite: (1) all the girls, (2) all the boys, or both boys and girls. If a selected group will be invited, please send the invitation through the mail rather than hand delivered at school.

Classroom Guests

All visitors must enter through the main lobby. Classroom guests who are visiting teachers (i.e. teachers, firemen, policemen, nurses, etc.) must be approved through the office prior to their visit.

Health

Emergency cards are kept on file for each child so we may contact parents in the event of illness or an emergency. Parents are responsible for updating this information so our cards always reflect current information.

All state regulations regarding immunization records for enrollment must be met.  Immunization records are required at the time of enrollment.

Medications

All medications must be brought to the school office with a physician's note or prescription. Medication must remain in the original bottle or container.

Sick Child Policy

Children who have a contagious disease or fever may not attend school. If a child becomes sick while at school, the parent will be notified. The child will be sent home if any of the following symptoms are present.

- A fever of 100 degrees or higher
- Contagious skin or eye condition
- Diarrhea three times in the course of two hours
- Vomiting

Holidays

Please check your school calendar for a list of holidays.

Label your child's items clearly with your child's first and last name. Items that are found will be stored in the school's lost and found area. If an item is missing, it is important to let the office know as soon as possible.

Photographs

School photographs are taken every year. Pinecrest Schools provides parents with these photographs as a holiday gift. Class pictures are available for purchase in the Spring.

School Hours

School hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Class hours for elementary school students are 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. and preschool students have class time from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Lunch and recess times are posted in the office.

Parking and Entering our Campus

Parents enter our parking lot and choose to park or drive through the drop off area. In the afternoon, parents will need to turn right out of the driveway. Left turn is NOT an option in the afternoon due to middle school traffic.

Disaster Procedure

Our children vacate to our back field. If it is necessary to vacate the premises, our disaster location is the parking lot of Moorpark Presbyterian Church.