New Family FAQs

Welcome to the Davenport Christian School family! To help you learn more about the school, we’ve put together a list of frequently asked questions and their answers. If you don’t see a question/answer on this list, please ask; we are here to help! Email Paul Ryan (paul.ryangmc@davenportchristianschool.org) or call (717) 433-1401‬.

School Schedule

  • Classes are held from 8am-3pm.

  • Kindergarteners meet for half days 5 days a week.

Traffic Flow/parking

  • There is a parking area in the back. Or, both sides of 15th street have parking.

  • Children may be picked up early only with the office receiving consent from the students parent or legal guardian.

Chapel

  • Chapels are held once each week on Tuesday at 10 a.m. Parents are welcome to attend but must sign in with the office.

Visitor & Special Events

  • Absolutely! We love parent visits. Just contact the school administrator to make him aware of you intentions.

  • Grandparent/Special Friends Day is held each year (usually in the spring) and is an opportunity for them to visit our school. However, grandparents and special friends are always welcome to join your child at lunch or during recess.

  • Yes! Please request a visit though the contact tab. We would love to set up a time to meet.

Transportation

  • Parents are responsible for transportation of their kids to and from school.

Lunch Program

  • Each student is responsible for bringing their own lunch. A microwave is provided if they want to warm up food.

School Supplies

  • DCS provides most of the needed school supplies for students. The school will communicate with parents if there are items your child needs.

  • The school calendar will be provided digitally to parents before the start of the school year.

  • The Parent/Student Handbook will be given to parents before enrollment.

  • Report cards are published before each parent teacher conference. You will receive an email with your child’s report card.

  • Parents will receive an invitation to sign up to receive texts notifying them of weather delays, late starts, early outs, or cancellations. The invitation to sign up for these texts comes from our School Administrator, usually when we anticipate the first major weather event. We will also post any schedule changes to our school’s Facebook page.

School Communication

Finances

  • Tuition payments are due in single installments at the start of each semester. If needed other payment arrangements are possible.

  • Yes! Davenport Christian School is able to accept ESA funds from the state of Iowa