The Appletree School looks forward to showing you the possibilities that await your child in our program. Appletree does not test for acceptance into the program. We work with all abilities at all age levels. The day that awaits your child will provide a full, rigorous academic curriculum and still allow them the opportunity to make friends and engage in social opportunities.

The Academy is Kindergarten through the 4th Grade. We follow Fairfax County’s age requirement of 5 years old by September 30th for all Kindergartners. All Academy students begin their day at 9:00am. School concludes at 3:00pm. If additional hours are needed, Appletree offers an extended day rate. Appletree opens at 7:00am and closes at 6:00pm.

The School year begins on the Tuesday before Labor Day.
Please view the calendar to see this year’s days of operation.

Standardized Testing

During the month of April, all Appletree students participate in the IOWA Test of Basic Skills. This helps you to access your child’s progress compared to a national sampling of children of the same age.

Curriculum

The Academy uses the Christian ABEKA curriculum as the foundation of studies. This curriculum provides a solid academic foundation and is typically a year ahead of public programs. The teachers augment the classes with additional supporting materials. This creates a lively and well rounded class which helps your child understand the concepts taught. All classes begin their day of learning with the core subjects of reading, language and math. They will learn lessons in social studies and science as well, in the afternoon portion of their day. Outdoor activity is also important, so you may find them taking a break on the playground or sitting under the trees eating a morning snack.