- What are P.L.A.I.D. Academy's hours?
- Is extended care available?
- Are hot lunches served by P.L.A.I.D. Academy?
- Is there standardized testing?
- What is P.L.A.I.D's expectations of parents and students?
- How many students are enrolled at P.L.A.I.D.?
- What are the class sizes?
- Is Essential Learning Systems (ELS) mandatory?
- Is P.L.A.I.D. Academy a state recognized school?
- Does P.L.A.I.D. Academy have a religious affiliation?
- What is your physical education program?
- Are any extra-curricular activites offered?
What are P.L.A.I.D. Academy's hours?
School Hours: 8:30a.m. - 2:30p.m.
PLAID PAD: 2:45p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Is extended care available?
Our extended care program is called PLAID PAD. It is available from 2:45
PM - 6:00 PM.
Are hot lunches served by P.L.A.I.D. Academy?
No. Students are responsible for their own lunches. Many of our students
participate in the Hot Lunch Program hosted by Country House Restaurant
which is delivered to the school.
WE EMPHASIZE NUTRITION AND ASK PARENTS TO RESTRICT USE OF JUNK FOOD AND
CANDY IN A CHILD'S LUNCH!
Is there standardized testing?
Yes. Grades 3-8 are given standardized tests annually. The results will be
given to parents. These tests are given as a measure of student and school
strengths and weaknessses. We feel it is important to help each student
prepare for standardized testing to help reduce anxiety and help students
perform at their most sucessful testing ability. This, however, is not the
school's main evaluation of the students.
What is P.L.A.I.D's expectations of parents and students?
It is expected that each family become actively involved at P.L.A.I.D.
Academy in order to reinforce the values and attitudes of P.L.A.I.D.
Academy. Parents are encouraged to participate as members of school
committees and to serve on those committees. It is expected that at least
one parent/guardian will be present at school orientations, meetings, and
parent-teacher conferences, as well as other special programs and activities
during the school year.
Participation in school fundraisers is essential to the life and vitality of
P.L.A.I.D. Academy. We expect full cooperation and assistance in all
fundraisers. Any fundraising mandated fee will be covered in your financial
contract.
How many students are enrolled at P.L.A.I.D.?
Our current enrollment is 50 students.
What are the class sizes?
Usual class size is 15 students in primary, 15 students in intermediate, and
20 in Junior High.
Is Essential Learning Systems (ELS) mandatory?
No, it is not. Although, we may recommend it for students in need. All
incoming 3rd - 8th grade students will be tested for ELS.
Is P.L.A.I.D. Academy a state recognized school?
Yes. Schools in the state of Illinois do not receive recognition until they
have been open for at least three years. P.L.A.I.D. Academy applied for and
was awarded recognition at the end of our third year, the earliest possible
time recognition could be given. We have maintained this distinction.
Does P.L.A.I.D. Academy have a religious affiliation?
No. But in social studies, it is not possible to avoid different religious
beliefs when studying history and culture in society.
What is your physical education program?
We are fortunate enough to be able to provide our students with group
swimming instruction on a weekly basis. Our program is enhanced by
providing classes in yoga and other physical activities.
Are any extra-curricular activites offered?
This is dependent upon parent involvement. We have a social committee and
as part of that our parents run an athletic committee. Because of this it
changes year to year as the parents commitment changes.