Call us: (518) 280-7196

FAQ

FAQ

Q: How long is your school day for Kindergarten? My husband and I work long hours and could not pick up our child until 5:00 or 5:30.  
A: The school day begins at 8:10 am and ends at 3:00pm. We offer a before school program beginning @ 7:30am and an after school program ending at 5:45pm.
Q: Our family is not Episcopalian or even Christian. Will this be confusing to our child?
A:  As in most Episcopalian schools, the majority of students are not members of the parish. In this academic year, 79% of the students are not Episcopalian. Our weekly Chapel program is led by Mtr. Elizabeth. She designs an engaging and age-appropriate experience that includes stories from the Bible, prayers, and songs.
Q: As the school grows, will it have to move? We like your current central location with its access to fields and nature trails.
A: We are fortunate to have ample space at our current location to grow as our strategic plan envisions.
Q: How can I prepare my child for the screening/assessment?
A: No preparation is required except for a good night’s sleep.  The screening helps us to learn about your child’s developmental strengths and needs so that we can be sure that our school setting will be the best one for her/him.  This screening is not an IQ test.  It provides a way for the teachers to observe how your child approaches physical, social, psychomotor and thinking tasks.
Q: Our child is very active and likes a lot of physical play. Can you meet his/her needs?
A: The teachers carefully observe each child’s needs and adjust the environment and the pacing of the lessons accordingly. The children go outside to recess daily and when weather permits also go outside for some lessons. 
Q: Our child is quiet and shy. Will you be able to spot his/her true potential in your screening?
A: We have found that even the most cautious child becomes engaged with the teachers during the assessment activities. We can get a fairly good picture of individual styles of interacting with other people and with the materials.  At the beginning of the screening session, if a child appears uncomfortable or anxious, we leave the doors between the rooms open so that the parent will be in sight to help offer reassurance.  If the child truly will not engage during the screening, we offer the opportunity to go observe him/her in a more natural environment and will speak to prior teachers for feedback.
Q: We’d like to talk to some parents whose children are now enrolled at St. George’s School.  Is that possible?
A: Yes, we can arrange that. Our parents are very helpful and eager to tell you about their own child’s experience.
Q: Will we have a chance to tour the school and see classes in session before making a commitment?
A: Yes, we are happy to schedule appointments throughout the year. Visitors are limited to one family at a time so that the daily teaching routine is not affected.  Call the school office to make an appointment.  518-280-7196.
Q: Has there been any press coverage of your school that we could read?
A: Yes, there are articles available in March, 2011 issues of the Gazette, the Community News, and Saratoga Living. Links are available below.
WNYT Education Spotlight  (Fast forward to 1:45)
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