Registration

Little Highlander Academy is now registering children ages 2 to 5 years old. Little Highlander Academy will follow the Lake Wales Charter Schools calendar. Registration forms are available now in the main office of Lake Wales High School or you can print a copy here. Please attach a $45 non-refundable registration fee and return to the address below. Please make all checks payable to Little Highlander Academy.

Curriculum

• Little Highlander Academy will offer developmentally curriculum to encourage a child’s natural desire to learn.
• Hands-on engaging learning environment.
• Individually one-on-one attention with low student-to teacher ratios<
• Experienced teachers with CDA credentials, director's licenses, and/or bachelor degrees in Family & Consumer Science.
• New state of the art playground.
• Little Highlander Academy will follow the PCSB calendar and be open all teacher workdays.

Voluntary PreK

We are offering a free voluntary prekindergarten class for four year olds. In order to be eligible for VPK for the 2009-2010 school year, a child must be 4 years old on or before September 1st. VPK eligibility is not based on income. VPK eligibility is determined based on age and residency.

5 easy steps to VPK Registration.

1. Complete and sign the VPK application. Call Little Highlander Academy @ 678-4222 for an application or visit the Early Learning Coalition to download an application. You may also pick up an application at one of the locations below.

2. Bring:
- A copy of proof of child’s age (examples: Birth Certificate, Passport, etc)
- Copy of proof of Florida residency:

Examples: utility bill, driver’s license, etc. Proof must match name and physical address on your VPK application

3. Bring the signed application and documents to either of the following locations:

Lake Wales Lakeland Winter Haven
Arbor E & T Arbor E&T Arbor E & T
140 East Park 115 S. Missouri Ave 950 1st St. South

Lake Wales, FL Lakeland, FL 33815 Winter Haven, FL
(863) 899-1352 (863) 577-2450 (863) 508-2037
(Must Schedule appt. (No appt. necessary) (Must schedule appt.)
Located at LW Care Center

If application is complete, a certificate may be given immediately.

Tuition

4 Year olds – 8:30 Am – 11:30 AM M-F ……………….. Free VPK
4 Year olds – Before/After care M-F…………………….. $35.00/week
3 Year olds – 6:45 AM – 5:30 PM M-F…………………….$105.00/week
2 Year olds – 6:45 AM -5:30 PM M-F……………………..$105.00/week

We will be accepting ARBOR’s School Readiness funding for the 2009/2010 school year. Please contact List Davis @ 678-4222 for further eligibility information regarding ARBOR funding.

Lisa Davis, Director
Little Highlander Academy
Lake Wales High School
1 Highlander Way
Lake Wales, Florida 33853
(863) 678-4222