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Description
A nonsectarian, coed pre-school through 6th grade with a progressive tradition founded in 1929.
Location
Rose Valley, PA on a wooded 8.5-acre campus one mile from downtown Media, PA. Fifteen miles from center city Philadelphia.
Mission
To teach young children and to encourage their joy of discovery and spirit of inquiry by offering them experiences that make learning come alive. We strive for collaboration among teachers, staff and families that models the values of cooperation and community. We seek to foster in our students the sense of well-being and confidence that enables them to appreciate others and find enduring meaning in their lives.
Enrollment
Approximately 130 boys and girls from a 20-mile radius. Children who attend the school come from many school districts including: Rose-Tree Media, Wallingford-Swarthmore, Radnor, Great Valley, Upper Darby, Lower Merion, Haverford, Chester-Upland, Ridley, Philadelphia, Tredyffrin-Easttown and West Chester.
Class Size
Teacher-student ratio is approximately 1:8. Optimal class size is 16 with one teacher. Because we have specialist teachers in Technology, Music, Art, Sports, Science, Woodshop and Library, students often go to their specials subjects classes in half groups or thirds. For example, in 3 and 5 day preschool, 8 or 9 students go to Woodshop with the Woodshop teacher and a preschool teacher, while the other 8 or 9 remain in the classroom for a small group project with another preschool teacher. In Kindergarten, 7 students may attend a literacy lesson with one lead Kindergarten teacher, 7 may make play dough with another lead Kindergarten teacher, and 7 may attend Technology with our Technology Specialist.
Hours
School hours are 8:15 to 3:00. Preschool half-day children leave at 11:45. Children may arrive in classrooms at 8:10 and leave between 3:00 and 3:15. (Teachers are always here before and after those times, working in classrooms, preparing lessons, arranging provisions and displays, conferring with one another.) Please adhere to school hours with the leeway on either side as described above.
Busing
In most local school districts for most elementary grades there is public busing beginning in kindergarten. It has been the practice of SRV to take responsibility for children bused here at whatever hour those children arrive. Children should be told to go to the pre-day room if they arrive before 8:10. There is no charge for children in pre-day who arrive early on school district buses.
Our school receptionist will help you to arrange for busing to SRV. However, in order to receive pick up locations and schedules, you will need to contact the Transportation Office of your local school district.
Food/Lunch Policy
The School in Rose Valley community is aware of how much good health and proper nutrition can contribute to a child's well-being and ability to learn. Therefore, we are committed to serving nutritionally balanced meals. We strive to use a limited amount of processed foods, especially those containing white flour, salt and sugar. We buy locally and use organic products whenever possible. The meals prepared are well balanced Type A School Lunches, which are usually 3/5 vegetarian and 2/5 fish or meat weekly. A vegetarian alternative is available on fish or meat days. We cook from scratch as much as possible, and provide fresh vegetables and milk daily.
Snacks are provided by the school and typically include things like raisins, sesame sticks, cut and whole fruit, and sometimes pretzels and whole grain crackers.
Our intention is to provide menus with optimum appeal, variety and nourishment.
Pre-Day & Afternoon Child Care & Fees
Preday Pre-day is available from 7:30 to 8:10 am. It is held in the Preday/Afternoons room next to the kitchen in the Chip building. There is no charge for Preday for children who have no option of riding a school bus (too young or no service by the district), or for children whose buses arrive at SRV before 8:10.
Afternoons - Our Afternoons program is available from 3 to 6 p.m. Children who attend start off with a healthy snack in our Afternoons room, which is equipped with games, books, puzzles, arts and crafts materials, and computers. Other after school offerings include Spanish, Dance, and other activities families can sign up for from time to time. There is a separate fee for these programs. Learn more about the afternoons program.
The fee for both Pre-day and Afternoons is $6.50 an hour billed by the half hour. The Afternoons program ends promptly at 6 p.m. Families who pick up late are billed $1.00 per minute to compensate staff who have already put in a long day. Families who repeatedly pick up late will be asked to find other after school care for their child.
The afternoons program can be reached at 484-885-3737 from 3 to 6 p.m.
Non-School Day Childcare
At SRV we offer families safe and reliable on-campus childcare during non-school days. The program is open to SRV students and their siblings (3-12).
- It is held in the Grace Rotzel Center
- Snack is provided, but children bring their own lunches
- Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
- Children may be enrolled for half days, whole days or by the week
| Half Day | $20 per child ($15 for siblings) |
|---|---|
| Full day | $40 per child ($30 for siblings) |
| Week | $175 per child ($125 for siblings) |
Parents must register and pay for this program in advance. We will send information and registration forms two to three weeks ahead of scheduled non-school days and breaks. Days and breaks during which childcare is provided include:
- Staff Development Days
- Fall Weekend
- Conference Days
- Winter Break
- Spring Break
Specials
In addition to the classroom curriculum the school has specialized teachers for Art, Music, Science, Wood Shop, Library, Sports and Technology.
Financial Aid
Financial aid is available based on need for students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The School in Rose Valley awarded approximately $130,000 in financial aid for the 2006-07 school year. Approximately 25% of families in kindergarten through sixth grade receive aid. Award sizes vary. Contact the Director of Admissions and Communications for details.
Accreditation and Memberships
Accredited by Pennsylvania Association of Private Academic Schools. SRV is a member of the National Association of Independent Schools, the Pennsylvania Association of Independent Schools, and the Association of Delaware Valley Independent Schools.
