RCGA - ROSEDALE CHRISTIAN GIFTED ACADEMY ROSEDALE QUEENS NY 718 978 3996

Q & A

Q. Will there be any openings in the grade to which my child is applying?
A. Pre-kindergarten will have 28 new openings and kindergarten will have at least 36 new openings. Elementary currently has 30 new openings.

The number of new openings is determined and will depend upon the number of children who are moving up to higher classes; e.g. moving up of Pre-Ks to Kindergarten classes. Example: the moving up of Kindergarten I to Kindergarten II, etc. Other factors to be considered are graduation of students who are moving on to higher learning institutions, e.g.: moving on to high schools.

Q. Do siblings and children of alumni have preference?
A. While our current families and alumni are very important to our schoolcommunity, our schools operate on a first come first serve basis. The preference for siblings, etc. does not lie in their given first preference but instead their preference is based on monetary fees. Siblings usually get a discount.

Q. At what age level do you begin?
A. A child must be two years old by September 1 of the year he/she would begin pre-kindergarten I at Rosedale Gifted Academy Elementary And Preschool (lower division). Our pre-kindergarten is a full day program which begins at 7:00 a.m. and ends at 6:00 p.m. Kindergarten - Elementary goes from ages 4 - 12. However, our students are not moved or placed by their ages but instead according to the academic abilities. All students are tested before they can be placed in any of our classes.

Q. Do you have a waitpool (waiting list)?
A. Yes. All students in the waitpool have gone through the application process and are now awaiting placement for the new school year. We also have a waiting list. The waitpool and waiting list are not carry over from year to year. A student's placement in the waitpool is one year does not influence admission decisions for any following year in which the student reapplies to Rosedale Christian Schools. The waitpool is disbanded after the second week of the school year of the following year (after one year) and the admission process begins again. The waitingpool is a first come first serve basis. Our waiting list is ongoing.

Q. Does Rosedale Christian School have a religious affiliation?
A. No. RCGS-RCS is a non-sectarian school and we are not affiliated to any religion. However, are a Christian-based school and we do uphold Christian values. We accept students of any race, color, religious, national and ethnic origin, and offer all the rights and privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school to every student. We do not teach doctrines neither do we indoctrinate our students. We are not funded by a church or Govt. bodies.

Q. Is the school incorporated?
A: Yes, our schools are inc. and are legal corporations. We do have a Board of Directors and Heads of School Board, Board of Trustees a Standing Committee and an active PTA Board.

Q. Do RGAP and RCGS-RCS' students wear uniforms?
A. Yes. There is a dress code to which all students must adhere while on campus and attending school-sponsored activities. The lower division wear a tunic, burgundy plaid tunic, with matching necktie and white blouse, black shoes and burgundy socks or stockings. Boys attire is gray pants and white shirt. Black shoes and black socks, burgundy plaid necktie. For elementary classes, girls attire is white blouse and burgundy plaid skirt, the boys' attire is the same as the above mentioned. Socks/stockings, shoes and ties remain the same throughout our school footprint. On Fridays all students must wear gym uniform which is a gray sweat suit with burgundy RCGS-RCS logo on the front, white sneakers and white socks.

Q. What is the student/teacher ratio?
A. Currently in our elementary program, small classes are emphasized and the student/teacher ratio is 6:1 however, we are aiming for a ceiling of 15.1 the most. In primers (Pre-K) through grade 4 the average ratio is 16:1. In the middle and upper grades, the average ratio is 16:1. We emphasize small classes and accelerated academic studies.

Q. Does RCS provide transportation?
A. No, but we are in the process of obtaining a school bus, this will be a paid transportation system and will be school owned.. Many families form carpools. Our Parents’ Association and Administration office help put together carpool groups at the beginning of each school year for students coming in from Long Island and all other further surrounding region.

Q. Can my child apply after the deadline?
A. Yes, our registration is ongoing - so as long as we have spaces available. Students can also start in the middle of the school year. Special tutoring is available to get intermediary drop-in students up to par with the ongoing curriculum.

Q. Does the school serve lunches?
A. Yes, we serve three meals per day for our lower division (PreK - Kindergarten). However, our upper division (Elementary) is required to bring in their lunches. We have a refridgerator and micro-wave on school premises.

Q. Is there a registration fee?
A. Yes, we do charge a registration fee of $100.00. This is non-refundable. This is expected to be paid when you pick up your registration package. Students who are a part of our student body do not paid a registration fee for our summer camp.

Q. Is tuition affordable?
A. Compare to the other schools in the region, we are more than reasonable. Our tuition is one of the most reasonable around. Our tuition also covers lunches and snacks for our lower division (RGAP)

Q. Do you offer Afterschool and Summer Camp programs?
A. Yes, we offer all of the above programs and also before school drop off service.