Frequently asked questions - Sayre School | Academic Excellence in PK-12
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Frequently asked questions - Sayre School | Academic Excellence in PK-12
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions from parents
Is Sayre accredited?
Who governs the school?
Is Sayre a religious institution?
What kinds of learning opportunities do students have outside of the classroom?
Where do you hold fine arts events?
Where are the outdoor sports facilities located?
What is the Sayre Campus Farm?
Do you serve lunch and breakfast?
How does my child pay for lunch?
Are you able to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
What should I do if my child needs to miss school?
How will I know if school is delayed or cancelled because of weather?
What kinds of counseling services do you provide?
Do you have a school nurse?
Am I allowed to volunteer in my child’s classroom?
What kinds of academic support to you provide?
What is the best way to contact my child’s teacher with questions?
How do I set up a meeting with a teacher or administrator?
How do I donate to the school or sponsor an event?
Yes. Sayre is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). We also hold the following memberships: NAIS, CRIS, SSATB, KAIS, NAPSG, CASE, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Lexington Corporation.
We have a Board of Trustees composed of local business people, community members, current and past parents, and school alumni. The trustees set the strategic direction of the school, provide financial oversight, approve policies, and select and supervise the Head of School.
No. Although the school was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church long ago, Sayre is no longer connected with any faith tradition. We welcome students of all beliefs.
Classes at all grade levels take local field trips. We also have overnight class trips, along with global study opportunities in upper grades. Students may also participate in service-learning activities. Seniors complete internships before commencement. Upper School students may also engage in research at local universities.
The Lower School holds performances in the multipurpose room, LSLC. The Middle School and Upper School partner with arts centers and other venues to stage plays, musicals, performances, and art shows. Artwork is displayed throughout the buildings.
The Sayre Athletic Complex is located 15 minutes from our downtown campus on Canebrake Drive. It features fields, courts, an indoor training facility, concessions, and locker room.
The Sayre Campus Farm is a series of raised garden beds around the downtown campus where younger grades grow vegetables and flowers. The Sayre Athletic Complex also has a 10-acre space for hands-on study of biology, agriculture, and the environment.
We serve lunch for all grades. The Buttery provides a wide variety of options that follow the school’s Allergy Policy and Guidelines (available in the online handbook). We use fresh local meats and produce as much as possible, and the daily menu includes a featured entrée, pasta, sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free items, homemade soups, and a salad bar.
Lunch is included in tuition fees for all grades. Upper School students may also purchase breakfast items, drinks, and other snacks. The Buttery accepts credit and debit cards as well as cash.
Yes. The Buttery has gluten-free and vegan options. The facility is completely free from any peanuts, tree nuts, or products that could be made in a facility containing any traces of nuts. We also post daily menus with any main allergens present to keep you and your child informed. If you have any questions, please contact Chef Davis at
adavis@sayreschool.org
.
Please contact the office associated with your child’s grade level via written note, email, or phone call.
Communications will send a recorded message to your phone. We will also post delays or closings on our website. Many local TV and radio stations will carry the information as well. Please note that the Upper School does not have one-hour delays because of its later start time.
Our school counselors work with students, parents, and faculty in all three divisions. Services include student education and counseling, education and consultation with parents and teachers, and referral to community resources.
Yes. Our school nurses provide medical attention for all students and employees at Sayre during school hours. The nurse’s office is located in the duplex at 133 Constitution Street.
Yes. We welcome classroom volunteers. Please arrange with your child’s teacher. For security reasons, all visitors, including parents, must report to the main office for their child’s division to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
Through our Academic Services Program, we have specialists who can provide direct instruction and support for students with learning differences.
Please send an email.
You may set up a meeting via email or phone. We welcome meetings with faculty, division heads, and the head of school.
Please contact our Advancement team via 859-254-1361 or
develop@sayreschool.org
.
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Frequently asked questions
Answers to common questions from parents
Is Sayre accredited?
Who governs the school?
Is Sayre a religious institution?
What kinds of learning opportunities do students have outside of the classroom?
Where do you hold fine arts events?
Where are the outdoor sports facilities located?
What is the Sayre Campus Farm?
Do you serve lunch and breakfast?
How does my child pay for lunch?
Are you able to accommodate food allergies and dietary restrictions?
What should I do if my child needs to miss school?
How will I know if school is delayed or cancelled because of weather?
What kinds of counseling services do you provide?
Do you have a school nurse?
Am I allowed to volunteer in my child’s classroom?
What kinds of academic support to you provide?
What is the best way to contact my child’s teacher with questions?
How do I set up a meeting with a teacher or administrator?
How do I donate to the school or sponsor an event?
Yes. Sayre is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS). We also hold the following memberships: NAIS, CRIS, SSATB, KAIS, NAPSG, CASE, Lexington Chamber of Commerce, and Downtown Lexington Corporation.
We have a Board of Trustees composed of local business people, community members, current and past parents, and school alumni. The trustees set the strategic direction of the school, provide financial oversight, approve policies, and select and supervise the Head of School.
No. Although the school was affiliated with the Presbyterian Church long ago, Sayre is no longer connected with any faith tradition. We welcome students of all beliefs.
Classes at all grade levels take local field trips. We also have overnight class trips, along with global study opportunities in upper grades. Students may also participate in service-learning activities. Seniors complete internships before commencement. Upper School students may also engage in research at local universities.
The Lower School holds performances in the multipurpose room, LSLC. The Middle School and Upper School partner with arts centers and other venues to stage plays, musicals, performances, and art shows. Artwork is displayed throughout the buildings.
The Sayre Athletic Complex is located 15 minutes from our downtown campus on Canebrake Drive. It features fields, courts, an indoor training facility, concessions, and locker room.
The Sayre Campus Farm is a series of raised garden beds around the downtown campus where younger grades grow vegetables and flowers. The Sayre Athletic Complex also has a 10-acre space for hands-on study of biology, agriculture, and the environment.
We serve lunch for all grades. The Buttery provides a wide variety of options that follow the school’s Allergy Policy and Guidelines (available in the online handbook). We use fresh local meats and produce as much as possible, and the daily menu includes a featured entrée, pasta, sandwiches, vegetarian and vegan options, gluten-free items, homemade soups, and a salad bar.
Lunch is included in tuition fees for all grades. Upper School students may also purchase breakfast items, drinks, and other snacks. The Buttery accepts credit and debit cards as well as cash.
Yes. The Buttery has gluten-free and vegan options. The facility is completely free from any peanuts, tree nuts, or products that could be made in a facility containing any traces of nuts. We also post daily menus with any main allergens present to keep you and your child informed. If you have any questions, please contact Chef Davis at
adavis@sayreschool.org
.
Please contact the office associated with your child’s grade level via written note, email, or phone call.
Communications will send a recorded message to your phone. We will also post delays or closings on our website. Many local TV and radio stations will carry the information as well. Please note that the Upper School does not have one-hour delays because of its later start time.
Our school counselors work with students, parents, and faculty in all three divisions. Services include student education and counseling, education and consultation with parents and teachers, and referral to community resources.
Yes. Our school nurses provide medical attention for all students and employees at Sayre during school hours. The nurse’s office is located in the duplex at 133 Constitution Street.
Yes. We welcome classroom volunteers. Please arrange with your child’s teacher. For security reasons, all visitors, including parents, must report to the main office for their child’s division to sign in and receive a visitor’s pass.
Through our Academic Services Program, we have specialists who can provide direct instruction and support for students with learning differences.
Please send an email.
You may set up a meeting via email or phone. We welcome meetings with faculty, division heads, and the head of school.
Please contact our Advancement team via 859-254-1361 or
develop@sayreschool.org
.
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