Frequently Asked Questions
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What does tuition cost?
Please see the information on tuition.

What is the average class size?
It varies from grade to grade. In the Elementary the average is 15. In the Secondary the average is 12.

How many field trips?
It varies from grade to grade.

Is the school accredited?
Preschool is accredited, and the rest of the school is currently in candidacy status for Accreditation.

What special classes are offered?
Art, Computer, Music, Chorus, PE, Spanish and more.

Is Lunch provided? Choices and Costs?
Lunches may be pre-ordered each month.
Different lunches are avaialble on specific days each week. The cost ranges from $3-$4.

What is the school Grading scale?
The school uses two scales. The traditional scale which is A 94-100, B 86-93, C 78-85, D 70-77, F below 70, and where appropriate the non-traditional scale of E for Excellent, S for Satisfactory, N for Needs Improvement, and U for Unsatisfactory.

What curriculum is used?
Various textbooks from a variety of publishers are used.

Does the school have a Library?
Yes. In fact the Elementary classes go once a week to check out books.

Is before care and aftercare provided?
There is no before or after care provided, but there are several daycare centers that service our students.

Does the school have a dress code or require uniforms?
Yes, there is a dress code, and uniforms are required for grades 1 – 12.

Do the students get to have recess?
Each of the Elementary grades and Preschool has recess and/or P.E.

Is Homework assigned?
Yes, though the amount is very light on Wednesday.

What sports are offered?
Depending on interest and participation:
Girls: Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball, and Cheerleading
Boys: Basketball, Soccer, and Softball
see our Athletics page

Where are the graduates?
Please see our Grove Graduates page