Breakfast, lunch, and morning and afternoon snacks are available at Pine Grove Academy. Information is provided by the school on any charges that may apply.

For bottle-fed children, families must provide prepared formula or mother’s milk placed in bottles. We will inform you of the policy regarding baby foods. All infant items should be marked with the child’s first and last name, and the date.

Weekly menus for children on table food are available for review. Please see the Director for information regarding special diets and allergies.

You will be informed of all rates, discounts, late fees, breakfast charges, activity fees, registration fees, check return fees, and any school-specific fees.

Transportation is provided to and from public, private elementary, or grade schools designated by our school as part of our After School Program.

Transportation Agreements are signed once for each school year. Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed, and information must be kept up to date.

We will inform you of the time your child must be present at our center for transportation to elementary or grade school.

If at any time your child will not be transported to school by Pine Grove Academy or will not be picked up by Pine Grove Academy from public school at the end of the school day, you must notify Pine Grove Academy in advance. Pine Grove Academy will inform you of the time by which you must make this notification.

Field Trip Permission Forms must be signed and dated for each child. Vehicle Emergency Forms must be completed, and information kept up-to-date. You can view our online forms here.

Children going on field trips must wear a Pine Grove Academy t-shirt.

The school will also provide identification for each child.

The safety of the children is our first concern in the event of an emergency such as severe weather, fire, physical damage to the building—or any other situation that poses a threat.

Our school is equipped with a fire alarm sprinkler system and fire extinguishers. Fire and severe weather drills are conducted every 30 days.

If there is an emergency and it becomes necessary to close the school, parents will be notified to arrange for early pick-up.

Parents will also be instructed by the school, using local TV and/or social media channels to provide closing information, if there is inclement weather and it is determined that the school will not open.

If an emergency develops and it is determined that the building or premises is unsafe, your child(ren) will be transported to a safe location. Families will be notified of the situation and you will be required to pick up your child(ren) as soon as possible.

At Pine Grove Academy, we use a method called “redirection” to guide your child(ren) toward appropriate behavior. If a child is engaged in behavior not conducive to a safe and happy learning environment, the teacher will “redirect” the child toward appropriate behavior. The use of physical punishment and harsh language is prohibited.

The relationship between families and school staff is vital to the success of a child’s early learning experience. We believe building a teacher-parent partnership, using open communication, will benefit the child in making a positive connection between school and home.

Families can assist and help ensure a great experience by doing the following:

• Signing children in and out at the front desk and then escorting them to their designated class
• Having all forms completed before the child’s first day of school
• Updating forms as needed when changes occur (i.e. new phone number, address, etc.)
• Keeping staff informed of special needs or changes that might affect the child’s behavior
• Notifying the school if child is ill
• Not bringing an ill child to the school
• Notifying the school if child will be absent
• Notifying the school if you will be later than usual picking up
• Providing a change of clothes marked with child’s first and last name. (School is not responsible for lost clothing)
• Dressing child properly for the weather and play
• Not allowing child to bring toys or outside food
• Participating in the school’s special activities
• Attending scheduled parent meetings and conferences
• Asking questions and addressing concerns as they arise