The Yellow School

Corona Update

We hope you are safe and well. The Yellow School is currently closed pending updates from the Governor, CDC, and Childcare Licensing. We are hopeful that we will be able to offer some type of summer program, and we expect to be open in the fall. There will be a “soft opening” in June and for current students only. Updates will be posted as they are available.

For children who are 3 years old
on or before September 1.

Founded in 1974 as an extension of the Christian Education ministry of the church, The Yellow School is an early childhood program for children 3 years old through kindergarten. Recognizing that the early years of a child’s life are the most important for laying foundations of faith and for social, emotional, and cognitive development, the school provides each child with acceptance, respect, and love in a Christian environment. Following the state guidelines for curriculum and building on the latest research, the school provides an environment in which each child is free to explore experiment, discover, make decisions, and problem solve. We encourage curiosity and independence as the children learn and develop the skills necessary for future school success.

We believe the love of God binds us together. In that love we welcome and respect children of all faiths and we provide a welcoming and loving community in which the children work and play together and learn of God’s love for us all.

The Yellow School curricula are developed using guidelines set forth by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) and the findings of the latest brain research. Curricula is written to address the needs of each individual and the class as a whole. Learning activities appropriate to the developmental levels of the children are designed to teach reading and language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, art, music, Spanish, and the development of fine and gross motor skills, as well as faith development. Kindergarten children attend a computer class weekly.

The Yellow School is a “peanut & tree nut-free” facility.

Enrollment
The Yellow School maintains a low teacher/child ratio, providing each child with ample space and adult attention. A maximum of 8 children is assigned to 1 teacher, or 16 children to 2 teachers.

Requirements for Registration

1. Online registration must be completed through the MDPC website
2. Registration fee (paid at the time of online registration)
3. Building fee for non-church members (paid at the time of online registration)

If you have a child who will be eligible for the kindergarten next year, please note that, if that child is not currently at The Yellow School, you are asked to schedule a morning visit in the kindergarten class prior to placement.

We invite you to read the Parent Handbook (look for the download button below) for additional information.

If you have not visited the school, you are welcome to do so at any time. If you have any questions, email Candice Alexander or call 713-784-0820.

Payment Schedule & Fees

The tuition for the first month is due on or before the first day of attendance. Thereafter, monthly tuition charges are due and payable on the first day of each month. A $20.00 late fee will be assessed for tuition not yet received by the 10th of the month. A 3% discount is available to patrons who choose to pay the entire school year tuition on or before August 15th. Additional fees are assessed as patrons use Extended Day opportunities. A discount is available for families that have more than 1 child enrolled in the MDPC preschool programs.

Tuition and Fees 2020-2021

Registration fees and tuition rates are established each year by The Yellow School Advisory Committee and are approved by the Session of Memorial Drive Presbyterian Church (MDPC).

For more information, email Candice Alexander or call 713-784-0820.

Registration Fee – A Registration Fee must accompany your application. This fee is non-refundable unless a space is unavailable and you make a written request for a refund. All requests for eligible refunds must be made by September 2, 2019 and are subject to a $25.00 administrative fee. This fee is non-transferable.

Reservation Fee – Once your child has been accepted, a reservation fee equal to one month’s tuition must be paid. This fee becomes next May’s tuition payment. The reservation fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Program Fee – A program fee, which covers a school t-shirt, yearbook, screenings, field trips, etc. is due with the Reservation Fee. The Program Fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Discounts – Some discounts are available. Please contact the school for more information.

Scholarship Funds – Scholarship funds are available for families needing financial assistance.

Yellow School Classes Offered for fall 2020

Three-Year-Olds
Four class options are available for children who are 3 years old on or before September 1. Children must be toilet trained.
• 2-Day Class (Tuesday & Thursday)
• 3-Day Class (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)

Four-Year-Olds
Two class options are available for children who are 4 years old on or before September 1. Children must be toilet trained.
• 4-Day Pre-K - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
• 5-day Pre-K - Monday through Friday

Kindergarten
For children who are 5 years old on or before September 1.
• 5-day Kindergarten - Monday through Friday

Summer Fun

Summer at The Yellow School is all about enjoying the summer! We will have Splash Days, summer crafts, read books about summer and review our school year (all of our most favorite books, crafts, and themes).

Registration for the summer session will open on Friday, March 13, 2020 for current and new families. (Link Coming Soon)

Required Forms

Enrollment Form
This form can be partially completed electronically, but then must be printed out, signed (by parent and/or a physician), and turned in as a hard copy.
Introductory Information
This form can be completed electronically, saved as a PDF, and emailed to Candice Alexander.

Optional Forms

Sign Up for Monthly Auto Pay
Fall 2020 Extended Day Form
Parent Interest Form/Talent Survey
Room Parent Sign-up
The forms above can be completed electronically, saved, and emailed as PDFs to Candice Alexander.
REACH Class Escort Permission Form
This form can be partially completed electronically, but then must be printed out, signed by a parent, and turned in as a hard copy.

2019-2020 School Year Calendar

2020-2021 School Year Claendar

Parent Survey

Every year we ask our families to complete a questionnaire about their experiences at the Yellow School. We hope you will give us your honest opinions and any suggestions your might have. The questionnaire may be submitted completely anonymously or you may add your name in the space provided. The questionnaire is available from April 1 through April 29. We look forward to hearing from you.

Chapel Chat

We are so happy to have the opportunity to share God’s word with your children during Chapel Time! Your preschooler will join us as we walk through the Bible and discover the love of Jesus Christ while hearing and participating in interactive Bible stories through age appropriate songs, rhymes, and games. Families and friends are always invited to join us for Chapel!

Our hope and prayer is that Chapel Time will be a fun place for your children to learn and grow in the love God has for each of them, and combined with the monthly newsletter articles specifying the subjects covered, will serve as an opportunity for conversations between you and your child. MDPC Children’s Ministries knows the value and importance of sharing the word of God with His littlest lambs and we thank you for sharing your children with us!

Rachel Poysky
Children’s Ministries Pastor

Parent Handbook

Outreach Opportunities

The Yellow School has many outreach opportunities throughout the year to help the children learn about helping others. Among them are: purchasing Christmas gifts for underprivileged children; earning money by doing chores at home to purchase books at our annual Book Fair for the children of underprivileged children; drawing pictures and/or making cards for our servicemen and women. Families are also encouraged to donate toiletries, snacks, magazines, books, games, etc. for care packages to send along with the children’s work. Through these and other “hands-on” activities the children develop a clear understanding of helping and sharing with others.