The Mercer Island Learning Lab’s 5’s class consists of children who are at least five-years-old by October 31st of the year they are enrolling. This class includes students who are young five-year-olds not attending Kindergarten as well as students who are attending partial-day Kindergarten and who want a complementary learning experience.
o The program is offered Monday-Thursday from 12:15 – 3:00. Parents can choose which days the child attends.
o Children bring their lunch to class.
o Parents work an average of 1 time per month in the classroom.
o Parents hold a chosen “job” throughout the year in order to keep the school running smoothly. Examples of jobs are secretary, book orders, fundraising, etc.
o Parents attend a parent meeting/parent education session one time per month. As such, parents receive college credits from Bellevue Community College.
o Tuition for 2009-2010 is as follows:
Attending 1 day: $219/quarter
Attending 2 days: $438/quarter
Attending 3 days: $657/quarter
Attending 4 days: $876/quarter
There is also a $75 non-refundable registration fee.
o Registration and tours are underway for the 2009-2010 school year. For questions about the 5’s program, or to schedule a tour of the school, please contact Liz at 206-708-6859.
The culmination of the 5’s class is an overnight attended by students, teachers, and parents in the dome at the Seattle Aquarium!