Evaluation appointments must be made by all prospective Kindergartners who
will be 5 years old by September 1st.
Developmental Skills Evaluation Appointments and registration papers will be
available for prospective Kindergarten families as follows:
Beginning with our Adventist Families on March 2nd,
Our returning T.V.J.A. families may begin registration on March 9th,
and
Registration will be available for the community during our Open House
on March 12th.
We encourage families to attend Open House on March 12 to visit with the
teachers, see the classroom, and explore curriculum materials.
Please call the school at 503-649-5518 for more information.
Children must be Five before September 1, 2009
Evaluation appointments are only guaranteed when the following information
is received before April 15th:
1) Registration papers completed and fees paid
2) A copy of your childs birth certificate
3) Your child's immunization record
4) A reference letter and/or a progress report from your childs
previous child care provider(s)
Evaluations for all registering Kindergarten students will take place
May 5 - 7, 2009 by appointment only.
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Tualatin Valley Junior Academy
Academic Excellence
2008-2009 TVJA School Calendar
August 25 First Day of School, Grades 1 10, ½ Day of School
August 25 Kindergarten 2 ½ hour family sessions
August 26 Kindergarten 2 ½ hour family sessions
August 29 School Picnic/Parent Orientation
September 1 No School Labor Day Holiday
October 17 End of First Quarter 39 Days
October 20 No School Teacher Prep
October 21 Second Quarter Begins
October 27-28 No School Student Led Parent Teacher Conferences (K-10)
November 26-30 Thanksgiving Vacation
December 19 ½ Day of School
December 20-Jan4 Christmas Vacation
January 5-6 No School-teacher/Pastor Conference
January 9 End of Second Quarter 44 Days
January 12 Third Quarter Begins
January 19 No School M.L. King Holiday
February 16 No School Presidents Day Holiday
February 19-20 No School Teacher Technology Conference
March 13 End of Third Quarter 41 Days
March 14-29 No School Spring Vacation
March 30 Fourth Quarter Begins
April 13 No School Optional Parent-Teacher Conferences
May 4 No School Teacher Prep
May 5 - 8 No School for Kindergarten Only New Student Evaluations
May 25 No School Memorial Day Holiday
June 5 School Picnic
June 9 8th Grade Graduation
June 11 ½ Day, Last Day of School
End of Fourth Quarter 51 Days
School Readiness:
Child is physically healthy, rested and well nourished.
Child communicates needs, wants and thoughts verbally (in child's primary
language. Child can initiate and sustain conversations.
Child is enthusiastic and curious in approaching new activites
Child can follow simple, two-step directions.
Child plays and works cooperatively, adapts to planned activities and
changes, and responds appropriately to a variety of situations. School
success is dependent upon a child's ability to take turns, share, cooperate,
sit still for age-appropriate timeframes and not be disruptive. Healthy
emotional development also includes the ability to understand how others
feel and the ability to express one's own feelings.
Child is able to use objects such as pencils, scissors or paint bushes;
exhibits skills such as: hops on one foot, balances while walking on a line
on the floor, walks and runs with ease.
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