Frequently Asked Questions

Simply click “schedule a tour” on the top right corner of this website and fill in the online form. You can also call our office at 704-364-8395.

Kosher Charlotte offers a hot lunch program for JPS students, at a separate cost to families. Click here for details.

JPS is closed for all Jewish and legal holidays, as well as teacher workdays.
The Jewish holidays fall out differently each calendar year. Parents should expect school to be closed for the High Holidays (September/October), all of Passover (April), and Shavuot (May/June).
We close for winter break, which is typically 6-7 days, 3 of which are open to full-time families only.
Teacher workweek takes place in August, so expect a 5 day closure the week before school starts each year. See our current school year calendar here.

The Annual Fund is a yearly campaign during which JPS strives to reach 100% parent participation as well as a specific monetary goal. School tuition covers teacher salaries without leaving room for much else. Building costs, materials, Judaic items, etc., are financed by donations. Click here to donate

We offer many volunteer opportunities throughout the year for parents to get involved in the JPS community. We invite families to join us for holiday celebrations, Jewish birthday parties, Grandparent’s Day, and more!

Yes, we do. When enrolling your child(ren) for the school year, you will be able to apply for financial aid as well.

Yes. In order for your application to be considered complete, you must pay a $150 registration fee (50% sibling discount) as well as a tuition deposit at the time of registration. Your tuition deposit will be applied towards May of the coming school year.

JPS uses Procare & Tuition Express to collect tuition payments. Each family will submit their preferred method of payment before the start of the program.
School Year: Tuition can be paid in full or can be spread over ten payments.
If families choose to pay monthly, tuition is charged on the fist of each month, one month in advance. Payments are made July – April.
Summer:
Session 1 only – tuition will be paid in May.
Session 2 / Full Summer – tuition will be divided into two payments, May and June.
Year Round:
Tuition is divided equally into 12 payments, which are made May – April.

Yes! JPS runs year round. Mid-August through May is considered the ‘school year’ and June through the beginning of the school year is called ‘summer’. See all options here. (Families do not need to register for the full year; if all you are looking for is the school year, you can register for the school year only.)

Our school year offers an academic experience for all preschoolers. Our teachers prepare lesson plans in accordance with the school curriculum, complete developmental assessments for each child and offer an annual parent-teacher conference. Judaica takes place daily and is incorporated into our classroom. Students are introduced to their new teacher and classroom in the beginning of the school year and will remain with the same class until the end of the school year in May.

During the summer program we focus less on academics and curriculum while still offering the same quality of care and excellent environment, with the added fun of summertime! The children have plenty of time for both indoor play and outdoor water play. We bring in specials such as soccer, art, story time, gym and more. Judaica takes place three times a week.

Yes. In order for your application to be considered complete, you must pay a $150 registration fee (50% sibling discount) as well as a tuition deposit at the time of registration. Your tuition deposit will be applied towards May of the coming school year.