New Student Info

Welcome

We welcome you to call the office (305-258-0194) to schedule a tour and talk to our staff. No technology can replace actually being here. We hope this website is helpful in answering your questions. Please give us the opportunity to meet you in person soon.

Admissions

Children's Rainbow Day School and Rainbow Christian School welcome students of any race, color, national or ethnic origin, 2 years old through the eighth grade. Children must be 2 years old by September 1st.

Tuition

Tuition for 2010-11: preschool is $5,000, due in 10 monthly payments of $500 beginning August 1st. Tuition for K5 is $4,750, due in 10 monthly payments of $475. Elementary (grades 1-6) tuition is $5,000, due in 10 monthly payments of $500. Middle School (grades 7-8) tuition is $5,500, due in 10 monthly payments of $550. Registration fees, book fees and special activity fees are required in addition to tuition. Second and subsequent siblings receive discounts. Click here for a complete fee schedule

Hours

Preschool hours are from 7 AM to 6 PM.

VPK hours are from 8:45am to 11:45am.

Kindergarten (K5) hours are 8:15 AM to 2 PM with morning care from 7 to 8 AM provided free of charge.

1st - 5th grade hours are 8:15 AM to 3 PM with morning care from 7 to 8 AM provided free of charge. Middle School 6th - 8th grade hours are 8:00 to 3:15.

Extended care until 6 PM is available to kindergarten, elementary, and middle school parents at the rate of $100.00 per month.

Uniforms

All preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school students are required to wear uniforms. There are several variations of the school uniform which may be purchased at Sunshine School Uniforms, 9660 Sunset Drive, 305-595-6200. You may also purchase uniforms on the web at www.sunshineuniforms.com Some used uniforms are available for a minimal cost in the office.

Lunch

Children in preschool, elementary, and middle school should bring their own nutritious lunch or purchase a hot lunch from our catered hot lunch program. Snacks are provided for 2 through 4 year olds at 9:30 and 2:45. Kindergarten and elementary students bring their own snacks and water bottle.

Extracurricular Activities

We offer many opportunities for children to shine outside of the classroom. We have soccer, basketball and softball teams for 5th-8th graders; piano lessons and violin lessons for 1st through 8th graders and drum and guitar lessons and choir for 3rd through 8th graders. Lessons are scheduled before, during, and after school. There are ensemble and praise band opportunities available by audition.

Getting Started

	Call 305-258-0194 to make an appointment. After you see our campus, staff, and students, we're sure you'll want to join our family.
	Stop by the office to pick up a registration packet.
	When you enroll your child you will need the following items: a completed application and emergency contact card, a copy of birth certificate, current physical (current within 2 years, documented on HRS Form 3040), Florida Certification of Immunization, statement of cooperation, tuition agreement signed by all parents, registration fees and book fees.

Curriculum

If you are interested in what is taught and when, then follow these links to the information you need:

Preschool Page

Curriculum Page (Pre-K through 8th)

If you have suggestions that would make this website more helpful to prospective families, please contact the webmaster via e-mail.