Frequently Ask Questions
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When are tuition deadlines?
- Plan A: deposit/fees Mar 1, tuition Apr 1.
- Plan B: deposit/fees Mar 1, 50% Apr 1, balance Sept 1.
- Plan C: deposit/fees Mar 1, nine payments Apr 1–Dec 1.
Where can I purchase the school uniforms?
St. Christopher’s Church & Montessori School has a dress code requiring our school uniform to be worn daily. Our Uniform can be bought at Dennis Uniform flynnohara.com, and landsend.com. For your convenience, you can also purchase the PE uniform from the School receptionists.
When is the School’s Chapel Service?
All students grades Pre-K to 6th grade attend Chapel once a week. Chapel service is every Wednesday at 9am. Students are active participants in the Chapel Service. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend all Chapel Services.
What type of assessments do you give the students?
Standardized tests are administered to all Kindergarten to Elementary students each year. Students are tested in several academic areas including English/Language Arts, Writing, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies.
Where can I find more information about Montessori?
Do I need to be Episcopalian?
No, the School admits students regardless of disability, race, color, creed, ethnic, or national origin who possess the motivation, ability, and character which would enable them to succeed in our School community.
What is your Vaccination policy?
St Christopher’s By the Sea Episcopal School mandates immunizations as required by the Florida Department of Health.
Do you give homework in Elementary?
Homework is an important part of the Elementary student’s day as it is a time for the learner to review the day’s lessons, practice skills taught, master additional material, enrich the classroom program, and prepare for class the following day. Elementary students will be required to do both short- and longer-term assignments.
Does the school provide lunch?
No, parents may provide their child’s own lunch and drink. A microwave oven is available in every classroom. The parents also provide the mid-morning snack for the Toddler and Pre-School classes. If you wish to purchase lunch, the school has partnered with a local vendor The golden Hog(Search “St. Christopher’s”) and you may purchase the lunch program with them.
What Middle Schools do our graduates attend?
Upon graduation, our families consider Belen Jesuit Preparatory School, Gulliver School, Mast Academy, Palmer Trinity School and Ransom Everglades School among other private schools in the area.