Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is the PVCS school schedule the same as the local public schools'?
A: Our academic calendar is similar, but not identical, to the public schools'. We distribute monthly school calendars full of important dates and information. The yearly calendar is also posted in both online and PDF forms here.
Q: Does PVCS participate in the "Common Core" curriculumn standards?
A: No. Being a private school, we are not required to adhere to Common Core standards. We continue to use our tried-and-true traditional curriculumn including instruction in cursive writing and science and history studies beginning in Kindergarten. Reading. Writing. Arithmetic.
Q: Does PVCS have a lunch program?
A: Students bring sack lunches most days. Hot lunches are provided on Fridays from September through May (not usually in March, due to skiing).
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Please see our handbook for details regarding our uniform code, but essentially K-12 students wear an approved polo shirt and slacks (uniform) or chapel dress. Pre-school does not have a uniform code.
Q: What about testing?
A: We believe there is value in appropriate, periodic standardized testing. We do not insist the children undergo yearly standard testing.
Q: Is PVCS accredited?
A: PVCS is a member of the Association of Schools of Christian Instruction Interntional (ASCII), however, due to the extreme costs involved in accreditation, we are not accredited. Nonetheless we maintain a high standard of academic and personal excellence (experience shows we tend to be academically a year ahead of the public schools). Our credits are fully transferrable to the public school system. Our high school diploma is accepted at every college in Wyoming and the University of Wyoming. Furthermore, our graduates have been gladly accepted at colleges and universities across the country and our graduates have been successful in their studies.
Q: What does it cost to attend PVCS?
A: Our current tuition and fee schedule is listed in handbooks available at the school office and online by clicking here.
Pre-School
Q: What are the hours of the PVCS pre-school?
A: 8:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. or 3 p.m. Children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. Children need to be signed in and out of the classroom by a parent or parent-authorized person (placed on file at the front office). Sign-in/out books are located at the door of each classroom.
Q: What is the cost?
A: Pre-School Tution for 2015:
Full day, Mon.-Fri.: $285
Full day, Tues. & Thurs. (2-3-yr. olds only):
Mornings, Mon.-Fri.:
Mornings, Tues. & Thurs. (2-3-yr. olds only):
Q: Why does my 4-yr. old have to go school five days a week?
A: Due to our early reading and writing curriculumn, we have found children who attend five mornings a week are far more successful readers and writers. Heavy work at home and God-given talents can mitigate part-time students' frustration, but not neccisarily the parents'. For parents who want to spend more time with their young child, we would recommend half day (morning) attendance and/or volunteering in the classroom.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: For our pre-school children, there is no formal dress code, however we request the children come dressed in appropriate, clean, modest clothing and shoes that support their dignity and safety during classroom and playground play (e.g. no flip flops, shorts under skirts, etc.).
Elementary School
Q: What Extracurricular activities are available?
A: Music, Art, and P.E. are offered throughout the year. Depending on available expertise of our staff we have also offered Drama, Student Newspaper, Speech, and Yearbook. If you would like to volunteer your time and expertise to enhance our students' education, please contact the Administrator, Jeanne Boyd.
Middle School
Q: Is PVCS accredited?
A: PVCS is a member of the Association of Schools of Christian Instruction Interntional (ASCII), however, due to the extreme costs involved in accreditation, we are not accredited. Nonetheless we maintain a high standard of academic and personal excellence.
A: Our academic calendar is similar, but not identical, to the public schools'. We distribute monthly school calendars full of important dates and information. The yearly calendar is also posted in both online and PDF forms here.
Q: Does PVCS participate in the "Common Core" curriculumn standards?
A: No. Being a private school, we are not required to adhere to Common Core standards. We continue to use our tried-and-true traditional curriculumn including instruction in cursive writing and science and history studies beginning in Kindergarten. Reading. Writing. Arithmetic.
Q: Does PVCS have a lunch program?
A: Students bring sack lunches most days. Hot lunches are provided on Fridays from September through May (not usually in March, due to skiing).
Q: What is the dress code?
A: Please see our handbook for details regarding our uniform code, but essentially K-12 students wear an approved polo shirt and slacks (uniform) or chapel dress. Pre-school does not have a uniform code.
Q: What about testing?
A: We believe there is value in appropriate, periodic standardized testing. We do not insist the children undergo yearly standard testing.
Q: Is PVCS accredited?
A: PVCS is a member of the Association of Schools of Christian Instruction Interntional (ASCII), however, due to the extreme costs involved in accreditation, we are not accredited. Nonetheless we maintain a high standard of academic and personal excellence (experience shows we tend to be academically a year ahead of the public schools). Our credits are fully transferrable to the public school system. Our high school diploma is accepted at every college in Wyoming and the University of Wyoming. Furthermore, our graduates have been gladly accepted at colleges and universities across the country and our graduates have been successful in their studies.
Q: What does it cost to attend PVCS?
A: Our current tuition and fee schedule is listed in handbooks available at the school office and online by clicking here.
Pre-School
Q: What are the hours of the PVCS pre-school?
A: 8:30 a.m. to 11:25 a.m. or 3 p.m. Children may be dropped off as early as 7:30 a.m. Children need to be signed in and out of the classroom by a parent or parent-authorized person (placed on file at the front office). Sign-in/out books are located at the door of each classroom.
Q: What is the cost?
A: Pre-School Tution for 2015:
Full day, Mon.-Fri.: $285
Full day, Tues. & Thurs. (2-3-yr. olds only):
Mornings, Mon.-Fri.:
Mornings, Tues. & Thurs. (2-3-yr. olds only):
Q: Why does my 4-yr. old have to go school five days a week?
A: Due to our early reading and writing curriculumn, we have found children who attend five mornings a week are far more successful readers and writers. Heavy work at home and God-given talents can mitigate part-time students' frustration, but not neccisarily the parents'. For parents who want to spend more time with their young child, we would recommend half day (morning) attendance and/or volunteering in the classroom.
Q: Is there a dress code?
A: For our pre-school children, there is no formal dress code, however we request the children come dressed in appropriate, clean, modest clothing and shoes that support their dignity and safety during classroom and playground play (e.g. no flip flops, shorts under skirts, etc.).
Elementary School
Q: What Extracurricular activities are available?
A: Music, Art, and P.E. are offered throughout the year. Depending on available expertise of our staff we have also offered Drama, Student Newspaper, Speech, and Yearbook. If you would like to volunteer your time and expertise to enhance our students' education, please contact the Administrator, Jeanne Boyd.
Middle School
Q: Is PVCS accredited?
A: PVCS is a member of the Association of Schools of Christian Instruction Interntional (ASCII), however, due to the extreme costs involved in accreditation, we are not accredited. Nonetheless we maintain a high standard of academic and personal excellence.