St. Luke’s Day School Kaleidoscope TK/K

Registration Information

During the 2020-21 school year SLDS launched a new class, Kaleidoscope TK (Transitional Kindergarten). In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the TK class was adapted to include Kindergarten students. This hybrid TK/K 20-21 class provided an excellent alternative for families choosing to remain at SLDS due to Houston’s COVID-19 outbreak. Considering the continuing pandemic uncertainty, we will go forward with the TK/K hybrid class for the 2021-22 school year.

Kaleidoscope TK/K 2021-22: Two classes in one!

Kaleidoscope TK (Transitional Kindergarten) is designed to meet the needs of children who have completed PreK to benefit from more time for social/emotional and physical development, continuation of play-based learning, and expansion of readiness skills while preparing for their next steps in formal education.

Kaleidoscope K provides differentiated instruction for students who are ready for Kindergarten curriculum while remaining in a familiar setting dedicated to meeting the developmental and academic needs of each child.

Kaleidoscope TK/K has a depth of instruction that sets this class apart from our pre-school program. An emphasis on strengthening social, emotional, and higher order thinking skills, fine-tuning Literacy and Mathematics readiness, supporting fine-motor development, and working in small groups is essential for TK/K. Additionally, the curriculum includes Science/Engineering, Social Studies, Physical/Health Education, Fine Arts, Writing, Digital Technology, and Spiritual content areas. Our Kaleidoscope TK/K students receive the time and opportunity to practice the skills they need to go forward as confident, capable, creative learners ready to make a successful change as they set forth into K or 1st grade elementary schooling.

2021-2022 Registration Forms

Class Rates & Fees – Kaleidoscope TK/K

Application – Kaleidoscope TK/K

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2021-2022 Registration Instructions

Application due dates:
Currently enrolled students (2020-21) and new siblings              Tuesday, February 2, 2021 by 5 p.m.
SLUMC Church Members (including The Story)                           Monday, February 8, 2021 by 5 p.m.
Previously enrolled students (2020-21 withdrew due to COVID)  Wednesday, February 10, 2021 by 5 p.m.
Community                                                                               Friday, February 12, 2021 by 5 p.m.

Application Processing:

  • Order of application processing for each group—currently enrolled, church members, previously enrolled, and community—is determined by a drawing which will take place right after each due date. (Applications must be uploaded or delivered, not postmarked, by due date.)
  • Applications received after the due date(s) will be processed in order of receipt.
  • Acceptance and Waiting List letters will be mailed by Friday, March 12, 2021.
  • Children who are not accepted will automatically be placed on our waiting list.

Application Instructions:

  • Complete a four-page Application for Enrollment (fillable PDF) for each child applying.
  • Gesell Screening Fee is for new applicants only. You will be contacted to schedule an appointment.
  • Application includes a payment information/authorization form. Payments may be made via ACH (bank draft—includes a 2% discount on tuition), credit card, or check. If payment method is check, application must be hand-delivered; include a check for the registration fee only.
  • Once complete, parents will upload the application. Parents submitting applications for multiple children should upload them separately. Contact the office for troubleshooting assistance. Office hours for delivery of applications are Monday-Friday 9am-5pm. Call 713-402-5030 for instructions.
  • We cannot guarantee that all new applicants will be accepted into the program. Returning students are guaranteed a place in the program, provided application due date is met.
  • Children must be up-to-date on required immunizations to attend St. Luke’s Day School. Due to the age of the children we serve, we do not accept exemptions. The Texas DSHS immunization schedule may be found here.

Acceptance Notification and Next Steps:

  • Acceptance letters will be mailed by Friday, March 12, 2021.
  • If your child is accepted, 2021-22 Registration Fees will be charged (ACH and credit card) and checks deposited the week of March 15. The Registration Fee is non-refundable.
  • Gesell Screening Fee, if applicable, will be charged on the date of the screening.
  • Parents who do not wish to accept placement have until Monday, March 29, 2021 at 5pm to decline enrollment.
  • To confirm and hold your child’s enrollment, the following ACH drafts and credit card charges will automatically occur:
    • April 1, 2021 – September 2021 (first month) tuition deposit; not refundable once paid
    • May 1, 2021 – May 2022 (last month) tuition deposit; not refundable once paid
    • September 1, 2021 – 2021-22 Activity/Supply Fee; not refundable once paid.
    • If paying by check, please submit by the dates above.
  • Additionally, the following deadline must be met:
    • July 1, 2021 – 2021-22 Child Forms due. Forms will be available on our website in May; a $50 fee will be assessed for forms submitted after July 1.
  • Luke’s Day School requires written notification to decline enrollment or withdraw your child from the school. Email is acceptable; contact Tessa Waltz, Registrar, at twaltz@stlukesmethodist.org. Once notification is received, no additional charges will occur.

Waiting List Notification and Next Steps:

  • Waiting list letters will be mailed by Friday, March 12, 2021.
  • If your child is placed on the waiting list, no payment is due as there is no cost to be on the waiting list. If a check was submitted with application, it will be returned in your letter.
  • We use the waiting list to fill openings as they occur through January 2022. The Registrar will contact you if a spot becomes available for your child.
  • The waiting list does not carry over to the next school year. Remember to re-apply for the 2022-2023 school year if you have not heard from us by January 2022. Registration will open mid-January 2022.

All applications and placements are subject to the approval of Debbie Weymouth, Director of Day School.

The Kaleidoscope TK/K program is intended to be a nine-month commitment and each tuition payment represents one-ninth of the school year. Credit is not given for a child’s absence or days the school is not in session.

St. Luke’s Day School is licensed by Texas Health and Human Services and accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Council on Accreditation and School Improvement. Registration is open to all children regardless of race, ethnicity, or religious preference.

Questions? Contact Tessa Waltz, Registrar, at twaltz@stlukesmethodist.org.