ADMISSION TO PRE-SCHOOL:
All children who are four years old on or before December 31st of the school year are invited and encouraged to join our program. Pre-K is a half-day program. (Hours: 8:00 – 11:30 AM)
ADMISSION TO KINDERGARTEN:
If a child is five years old on or before December 1st of the school year, he/she will be admitted to full day Kindergarten.
CURRICULUM:
The curriculum is based upon New York State Common Core Standards--organized with clearly defined instructional objectives for each level. Students may start taking musical instrument instruction in grade 5. Weekly lessons are scheduled during the school day on a rotating basis.
REPORT CARDS:
PreK and Kindergarten students receive a report card mid-year and at the end of the year. Teachers report 1st – 6th grade progress four times each year utilizing a computer generated report card. Teachers conduct parent conferences in November, when the first report card is issued. Parents or teachers may request a conference at any time during the school year.
TUITION PROGRAM GRADES 4—6:
Fishers Island School invites Connecticut students to attend Fishers Island School in grades 4-12. Students are selected based on successful school performance, demonstrated independent, responsible learning strategies, and age-appropriate social and behavioral skills. It is expected that students selected for admission will continue to demonstrate these qualities throughout their stay at Fishers Island School.