We love our parent volunteers!  After school is in session, please feel free to speak with your child’s teacher if you would like to help in the classroom.  There are a variety of areas in which you can help: such as playground, lunchroom, teaching sandpaper letters & numbers, listening to children and reading to them, art and cooking.  Some parents like to come in weekly, every-other week or monthly - whatever works into your schedule. 

Keep in mind, some children do not respond well with their parent in the classroom.  After a short time, they may become used to your presence and go about their day.  Some parents prefer to help outside of the classroom. Teachers often need help with projects such as cutting out shapes, making materials, photocopying, laminating and contacting other parents. 

You can also volunteer through the Hallbridge Preparatory Parent Association.

Anyone who volunteers more than 10 hours per week will be required to fill out an application with two employment or character references, undergo background screening and sign an Affidavit of Good Moral Character 

We understand your child spends a great amount of time with us. Therefore, we have developed an open door policy at Hallbridge Preparatory. This means you are welcome to come in and visit your child during his/her time at our school. We welcome you to schedule a classroom visit and observation any time after November 1. Visiting the classroom allows you to see your child interact at school and see the activities of a typical day.  You have access to all areas used by the children at all times.  Please plan classroom visits with your child’s teacher.  Before your visit, please review the OBSERVATION GUIDELINES

We encourage, and expect parents to communicate with their child’s teacher on a regular basis through notes or briefly at pick-up / drop off time. If you arrive during times of activities, please do not interrupt the teacher. We also encourage parents to volunteer their time in their child’s classroom. This experience will give you an understanding of how your child is spending his/her day.

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Each child's birthday is observed with a special “Birthday Circle” ceremony at school. During Birthday Circle the child makes one "orbit" around the sun (a lit candle) for each year of his/her life while carrying a globe (Earth).  

As s/he walks, the teacher discusses the special events that highlighted each year in your child's life.  This helps the children visualize this timeline.  It is helpful if you note a short biography for the teacher to use or for you to read.  We also ask that you bring one or two pictures from each year of your child’s life on a poster board.  

Some parents like to bring a special treat for the celebration. Ideas include fresh fruit or a lowsugar snack ... packaged muffins are good.  Others would rather donate a book for the Hallbridge Preparatory library with the child's name, picture and a special thought inside.

You are welcome to watch this wonderful ceremony and/or participate.  Be sure to bring your camera! Please talk with your child’s teacher to schedule your child’s birthday circle during the month of his/her birthday. A special party celebration can be arranged for your child (contact the administration).  Birthday celebrations are considered extra-curricular activities and therefore are optional.  Children that become behavioral problems and cannot follow directions during the birthday celebration will not be able to participate!

Hallbridge Preparatory operates on a very close and carefully balanced schedule.  Our curriculum is very advanced compared to other schools and that is why we do not allow children to go on vacation during our regular school year. If you are planning a vacation please use one of the break periods mentioned above.  Please take into consideration that the Department of education only allows for 10 absentees during the school year and these absentees are reserved for medical reasons.  If you are planning for doctor’s visits please bring the child to school that day and remove the child at mid-day in order to go to the doctor’s appointment.

VPK and elementary school students will not have school on the days listed below. If you need to bring your child these days, Camp rates are applied and you must inform the administration a month in advance.  The children will join Kinder House Learning Center on these days.

DECEMBER    Holiday Break (8-12 days)

*MARCH/APRIL    Spring Break (5 days)

JUN – AUG                 Summer Camp (8 to 10 weeks)

OTHER    In-Service Days (see the current school calendar)

**The exact days vary from year to year, depending on when these holidays fall.  Please see the current school calendar for the specific dates.

The entire school is closed the following days

JAN    New Years Day (1st or 2nd)

MARCH/APRIL    Good Friday

MAY    Memorial Day

JULY    4th of July

AUGUST    Thursday & Friday prior to the beginning of the new school year

SEPT    Labor Day 

NOV    Thanksgiving Day & the day following

DEC        Christmas Eve & Christmas Day (if on a weekend check with   administration)

    New Years Eve (if it falls on a weekend check with administration)

The First Tuesday of each month the entire school closes at 2:30pm for Professional Development of all personnel.  NO AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM WILL BE AVAILABLE!!

We do not promote any religious teachings. A statement such as, "Some people believe..." will accompany any remarks from our staff concerning religious beliefs. We do encourage parents and staff to share their family’s celebration of a meaningful religious holiday with us. An open sharing of such customs and beliefs expands the children's understanding of the world. It is also a way to learn tolerance and appreciation for other people's beliefs and differences.

Nothing that we do at Hallbridge Preparatory is meant to supersede or interfere with your own personal teachings. The foundation laid in your home is by far the strongest basis for your child's religious growth.  If you feel your child is confused by a school discussion, we encourage you to reinforce our statement that this is what "some people believe."

1. Review our website

2. Complete the Request for Enrollment Form 

3 Pick-up enrollment packet and pay the $100.00 deposit.  This deposit is refundable if you return the packet or applied towards your registration fee if you enroll.

4. Schedule a visit (without your child) or attend an open-house, typically held in Jan/Feb.

5. Complete the Application for Enrollment Form and pay the Supply and Registration fee to reserve your child’s space in a class.

6. Hallbridge Preparatory will confirm enrollment.  Sign and return the Parent School Contract and remaining paperwork.

Only the legal guardian of the child may enroll the child in the school.

Nidos    Open all 12 months (Check for closure weeks and days)

Pre-school and School    August – June

Preschool Summer Option    June-August (see current school calendar)

Nido to Preschool Hours    Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 2:30pm.  

School Hours     8:30am – 2:30pm

Morning Preschool     8:30am – 12:30pm

Before Care and After Care          7:00am to 8:30 am   and   2:30pm to 4:00pm or 6:00pm

After school     2:30pm – 4:00pm or 6:00pm

Free VPK    8:00am – 11:00am

Extended VPK – Part Time     11:00am – 2:30pm

Extended VPK – Full Time     11:00am – 6:00pm

School Age Program (Daily)    7-9 hours per day,  

    8:00am – 5:00pm