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Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC)
Admissions Policies and Procedures
More and more families are seeking out Episcopal Schools as their children reach school age. At Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center (TECC), parents can find academic excellence provided within a Christian framework designed to nurture the spirit of the young, as well as the mind and body. We respect each student as a child of God.
TECC’s mission is to extend the horizon of all children beyond home into the community, to encourage parental participation in the education and training process of children, and to promote the joy of learning within the atmosphere of the Christian Church.
Created by resolution of the Vestry of Trinity Episcopal Church in May 1980, TECC’s origins trace back to the 1950's when a group of Trinity parishioners decided to provide day care service for neighborhood and parish children. The Center is a non-profit organization and missionary outreach ministry of Trinity Episcopal Church.
TECC is affiliated with The National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES). For over 40 years, NAES has provided guidance on effective leadership and governance for over 1,000 Episcopal schools as well as on how to retain Episcopal identity in a wonderfully diverse and multi cultural world.
TECC is open to all children ages two (toilet training not required) through five years, who may benefit from the program, regardless of race, religion, nationality or creed.
v An experienced, dedicated teaching staff The dedicated staff of Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center is committed to providing a healthy and nurturing environment in which your child can learn and grow. Each staff member undergoes a combined Criminal History/Sex Offender background check, a physical examination with TB screening, and agrees to participate in a minimum eight (8) hours of professional development training, workshops and/or classes every year.
v A Developmentally Oriented Thematic Curriculum Using one theme per week such as “Things that go: planes, trains and automobiles,” our teachers devise daily lessons that introduce and reinforce concepts using age appropriate activities. v Computer, Science and Music Enrichment Classes and Phonics Reading Instruction v A Weekly Chapel experience that respects the integrity of all faiths Chapel is led by the Rector of Trinity Episcopal Church who serves as Headmaster of TECC, the Assistant Rector, or lay leaders of Trinity Church. Chapel leaders emphasize biblical and universal moral values that expose students to the Christian tradition while providing room for students to maintain and develop their own religious beliefs. v Nutritious meals and snacks prepared on site
v A large, modern outdoor playground with additional play areas inside the Center.
v Special Holiday events and seasonal celebrations for the whole family
TECC is open all year from 7:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with the exception of federal holidays. Breakfast is served at 8:15 am and lunch at 12:00 noon.
Any additional planned closings will be published in advance. Parent or guardians will be notified of emergency closings due to inclement weather or other emergency conditions as soon as feasible.
Admissions Policies and Procedures
$ TECC is licensed by the County of Arlington and the state of Virginia to accept sixty-nine children ages 2-5 years.
$ Prior to enrollment, all parents/guardians meet with the TECC Director, complete and submit an enrollment package, and tour the facility.
$ All parents/guardians also must meet with the Headmaster and/or TECC Board members for orientation within 8 weeks of enrollment.
$ A $125 non-refundable registration fee and first month’s tuition must be paid in full prior to a child’s attendance. (The registration fee is currently waived for the second child in the same family. A $25/month discount in tuition is given for the second child in the same family.)
$ Parents/guardians supply the school with the following completed forms: Health/Immunization, Enrollment, Emergency Care, and field trip permission slips.
$ Full tuition is due monthly, no later than the 5th of each month, regardless of a student’s attendance record.
$ Reimbursements and tuition adjustments are not made for absences. Tuition fees are prorated for a partial month attended only at enrollment. Tuition fees are not prorated for partial months attended at withdrawal from TECC. Exceptions may be made for extenuating circumstances.
$ Enrolled students who are unable to be present and/or pay tuition for a period in excess of thirty days will be disenrolled and must re-enroll for admission. A child’s active status and enrollment at TECC is maintained by payment of full tuition monthly by the 5th.
$ A waiting list will be established when TECC is at capacity.
As an Episcopal School, the Trinity Episcopal Children’s Center has the special privilege of providing a learning environment inspired by Judeo-Christian values in which there is an appreciation of the diversity and value of all religious traditions. We recognize that God’s activity in the world is not confined to the Church and embrace a willingness to listen critically and learn humbly from those whose perception of God’s mystery differs from our own.
They sing. They may ask questions if they desire. We invite parents and guardians to attend Chapel at anytime and to contact the Rector of Trinity Church if you have any questions regarding Chapel.
During the summer (last week of June through the last week of September) we hold Chapel on the first Tuesday of the month only at 11:15 am.
To schedule a tour of our facilities, contact the TECC Director: Phone (703) 920-8695 Fax (703) 920-5560 E-mail TECC@tecarl.org
Tours typically are scheduled by appointment, Monday through Friday, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon and 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm. To contact the TECC Board President or Headmaster/Rector: Phone (703) 920-7077 Fax: (703) 920-5560 E-mail Rector@tecarl.org (with a copy to info@tecarl.org)
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Member of the Worldwide Anglican Communion
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2217 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204 Phone: 703-920-7077 Fax: 703-920-5560 Office Email: info@tecarl.org |