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General and Program Information

  Good Shepherd Lutheran School

99 Central Park Road

Plainview, New York 11803

 

Tel. (516) 349-1966

Fax  (516) 349-8434

www.ourshepherdlives.org

 

School Office Hours:   8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Summer Hours:           8:45 a.m. -12:15 p.m.

FACILITIES

We are located on a five acre campus set away from all roads. Our campus includes the school building, gymnasium, library, large fenced-in playground, church, and quaint cottages. These facilities provide a safe, spacious, and attractive setting for the children.

PHOTO TOUR

Our sign on Central Park RoadOur Front EntranceGreetings from the office.Looking Down the Hall...We find photo displays of events and activities...Class quilt art displayOur classroms are spacious...... story telling...
...painting......and special art.Our library has a multitude of book to read and enjoy...... and our gym is ideal for indoor play......and and assemblies of combined classes.Our fenced in playgrand has many options for play......and is secure.

CLASS SIZE

A low student/teacher ratio is one of the significant advantages Good Shepherd provides. Class sizes meet the requirements of the N.Y. State Office of Children & Family Services.

 

BEFORE and AFTER CARE PROGRAM

This flexible program is available to all students. Daycare is provided between the hours of 7 - 9 a.m. and 3 - 6 p.m. Care is often provided through this program when school is closed for holidays and conferences.

 

PARENT INVOLVEMENT

Parents are vitally important in the life of Good Shepherd School. Parent-Teacher conferences and orientation sessions are designed to bring us together for the sake of the children.  Our parents take advantage of a wide variety of opportunities to become involved in the school as well, assisting with special events and fundraisers to benefit the children. Special presentations are also planned during the year so that school families have the opportunity to celebrate together with their children.

We encourage parents to communicate freely with teachers and the director; this is possible on a daily basis as parents come into the building every day at drop-off and pick-up times.

 

APPLICATION

Application for enrollment may be submitted at any time. Consideration of each application accompanied with the appropriate fee is made in the order received. A child is admitted if the school’s program is capable of meeting the child’s needs.

GSLS Student Application 2011-2012 GSLS Student Application 2011-2012 (118 KB)

GSLS Student Application 2012-2013 GSLS Student Application 2012-2013 (204 KB)

TUITION

Good Shepherd Lutheran School’s daily operation is supported primarily by tuition and fees. A tuition schedule listing rates and payment plans is available to be downloaded or may be picked up in the school office.

Tuition Rates 2011-2012 Tuition Rates 2011-2012 (32 KB)

SCHOOL CALENDAR

The school calendar is available in July and meets all New York State Education Department requirements.

 

SUMMER PROGRAMS

Information/brochures/and fees are available beginning in March.

 

PASTORAL CARE

School families are always welcome to participate in the worship life and activities of the parish and are also invited to call on our parish pastor if they are in need of pastoral care.

PROGRAMS FOR TODDLERS

Good Shepherd Lutheran School provides two programs for children who meet the age requirement of two years of age by December 31st; one is a parent/child class and the other “no parent” class.

TOGETHER WITH TODDLER

A wonderful introduction to the school, this twice a week class of 1½ hours provides an opportunity for you and your two year old to enjoy activities and crafts led by an experienced and caring teacher. Learning about textures, sounds, and a variety of seasonal themes takes place through hands on exploration and experimentation. The age requirement for this programs is two years of age by December 31st.

Together with Toddler Curriculum Together with Toddler Curriculum (41 KB)


TODDLER SEPARATION

This is a 2 hour class which meets twice a week is for children who are ready for a “no parent” class. The curriculum closely follows that of the Together With Toddler program. The age requirement for this programs is two years of age by December 31st.

Toddler Separation Curriculum Toddler Separation Curriculum (52 KB)

PROGRAMS FOR THREE & FOUR YEAR OLDS

Good Shepherd Lutheran School provides developmentally appropriate programs for three and four year olds designed to:

  • Introduce children to Jesus Christ
  • Stimulate interaction between children and their peers
  • Establish the young child “away from home”
  • Build relationships between children and adults
  • Prepare the child for the following year’s program

The requirement for nursery programs is three years of age by December 31st and toilet trained.

The requirement for the pre-kindergarten programs is four years of age by December 31st

Nursery Curriculum Nursery Curriculum (49 KB)

Pre-K Curriculum Pre-K Curriculum (50 KB)

HALF DAY NURSERY & PRE-KINDERGARTEN

Sessions from: 9:00-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-3:00 p.m.

Nursery:                Two days (Tues. Thurs.)  or Three days (Mon. Wed. Fri.)

Pre-Kindergarten:   Three days (Mon. Wed. Fri.)  or Five days (Mon. – Fri.)

FULL DAY NURSERY & PRE-KINDERGARTEN

This six hour three, four, or five full day program for nursery and pre-Kindergarten age children, is specially designed to meet the needs of the working parent.  Class begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends at 3:00 p.m.