MISSION STATEMENT
To provide a quality Christian early education experience for children while partnering with parents to provide each child with the best start possible.
KING’S GATE PHILOSOPHY
At King’s Gate we believe your child deserves the best start possible. We believe in trusting children’s natural abilities, and encourage learning in a way that nurtures a child’s innate drive for purpose and competence. We offer the developmental approach to learning, and our qualified teachers use a wide range of teaching methods and age-appropriate materials in a multi-sensory environment for learning.
STATEMENT OF FAITH AND CHRISTIAN EMPHASIS
We believe that the Bible is the true and inspired Word of God.
Biblical teaching, values and principles are integrated into all subjects, daily school activities, and experiences. They are allowed the freedom to incorporate God’s wisdom in their daily teaching.
ACCREDITATION
King's Gate is fully accredited by the Oklahoma Private School Accrediting Commission (OPSAC), the National Academy for Early Childhood Programs (NAEYC) and the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI), following a rigorous preparatory and evaluative process. The evaluative process scrutinizes the following areas: philosophy/policy making body, administration, personnel, curriculum, nutrition and food services, physical environment, health and safety, and family and community services. Accreditation status ensures that a specialized outside team validates the integrity and quality of its program and that King's Gate has achieved standards higher than the state minimum licensing requirements. We offer a safe and nurturing environment while promoting the physical, social, emotional, intellectual and spiritual development of young children. The primary goal for accreditation is to provide children with an optimum environment to grow, develop and learn.
While many other schools and programs are accredited, King’s Gate Christian School has successfully maintained state, national, and international accreditations. OPSAC, NAEYC and ACSI continue to assess and validate the credibility and integrity of King’s Gate Christian School. King's Gate is exempt from state licensing through the Department of Human Services, as we are regulated through multiple accrediting organizations including OPSAC. OPSAC enables us to be regulated in like manner as public schools and accreditation with ACSI and NAEYC provide assurance to families that we are providing the highest quality early education possible. In addition, the staff is committed to ongoing self-monitoring for compliance. We voluntarily meet the guidelines of licensing, except in the area of providing lunches. King's Gate children bring their own lunches if they are with us during the lunch hour
Professional Affiliations:
Association of Christian Schools International
National Association for the Education of Young Children
Oklahoma Association for the Education of Young Children
Friends of Early Education
Southern Early Childhood Association
Oklahoma Private Schools
KING'S GATE BOARD
TThe King’s Gate Board is the school’s oversight committee and ruling body. It is composed of the school director, the church administrator and members of Our Lord’s Community Church who are supporters of the King’s Gate programs and/or parents and grandparents of children who have attended or are currently attending King’s Gate Programs (King’s Gate, Mother’s Day Out and Super Summer.) For more than 30 years, the King’s Gate Board has continued to ensure that King’s Gate Ministries provide high quality programs through qualified and loving teachers, staff and management; an appropriate early childhood environment; up-to-date and accountable policies and procedures; fiscal responsibility; and strategic planning in an ever-changing educational climate.
Family Life Board 2007-2008
Wyndi Bradley - Director, Family Life Center and parent of a King’s Gate graduate
Charlotte Foreman - Church Administrator and parent of King’s Gate graduates
David Andres - OLCC member, Family Life Center volunteer and supporter
Charlotte Burton - OLCC member, Family Life Center volunteer and supporter, former MDO parent and current Super Summer parent
Mike Holcolm - OLCC member and parent of King’s Gate graduates
Pam Garrett - OLCC member and former MDO and Super Summer parent and grandparent
Diane Moon – OLCC member, Family Life Center supporter
Heidi Russell - Board Chairman, OLCC member, current King's Gate and Super Summer parent
PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION
EEnrollment each year begins in January of the preceding school year. We have closed enrollment for children enrolled for the current year until the last week of February. During this time, children on the waiting list are permitted to enroll as space permits. A non-refundable registration fee of $195.00 and 10% of the annual tuition will be due for each child enrolling in King’s Gate. This registration fee and 10% deposit must accompany the completed application form. There is no application fee. Tuition costs are detailed on page one of the enrollment packet. Extended day and before and after school costs are detailed on page three of the enrollment packet.
PRIORITY ENROLLMENT GUIDELINES
Priority enrollment is offered with the following guidelines:
1. Students already in attendance during the regular September- May session 2006-2007 will have first priority.
Students who have completed a King's Gate PK4 and/or Pre-K program will have priority for the King's Gate kindergarten program.
2. Siblings of attending students will be given second priority.
3. Children of active members of Our Lord's Community Church will be given third priority.
4. Children who are on the waiting list will have fourth priority.
To be added to the waiting list, please email the following information to kingsgate@olcc.org:
Child’s name and birthday, parent’s names, address, and phone number
5. Children whose families have been closely involved with King's Gate and other Family Life Center programs will be given fifth priority.
TUITION ASSISTANCE
King's Gate offers a limited number of partial scholarships. Applications for tuition assistance may be made through the Director's office and are approved by the King’s Gate Board. Forms must be submitted by March 15 so that they may be evaluated and awards made by April 15. All applicants, recipients and information regarding both are confidential.
COMMUNITY SUPPORT
Because of King’s Gate’s longevity (over 30 years), the metro area is overflowing with families and businesses who are affiliated with our school and who love to support the current King’s Gate students and their environment. During Community Helper week and other special events, the policemen and policewomen, firefighters, artists, musicians, etc. who come to share with our current students are often alumni or in the family of an alumnus. It is exciting to see the way King’s Gate is supported by the community as we gather items and underwriters for our annual auction and Amazing Race. The Woods, our 4 acre outdoor learning environment is continuously developing with the support of local businesses, Boy Scout troops, and the Our Lord’s youth groups and members. The King’s Gate network of community resources includes businesses, supporters, partnerships, volunteers, educators, and numerous professionals.
