Atatürk Children School
The ATADC Atatürk School has been teaching the Turkish language and culture to children since 1980.
ATATÜRK SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024-2025
Registrations are open through out the Summer of 2024. The school will be in session except NO SCHOOL days in the below calendar. This calendar marks special days and celebrations:
September 8, 2024 First Day of School
October 13, 2024 Columbus Day Weekend!
NO SCHOOL October 20, 2024 Turkish Festival
27 October, 2024 Republic Day Celebration
November 24, 2024 Teacher appreciation day!
NO SCHOOL December 1, 2024 Thanksgiving Break!
December 8, 2024 Domestic good weekend!
December 15, 2024 End of year party!
NO SCHOOL December 22 and 29, 2024 Winter Break!
NO SCHOOL January 19, 2025 MLK Day!
February 16, 2025 President’s Day weekend!
NO SCHOOL March 30 and April 6, 2025 Spring Break!
April 20, 2025 Turkish National Sovereignty & Children’s Day!
May 4, 2025 Last Day of School!
IMPORTANT DEADLINE
All registrations for the School Year (28 weeks) must be received September 2, 2024.
September 8, 2024 / First Day of School
May 4, 2025 / Last Day of School
OUR MISSION
The Atatürk School for Children was established in the 1980s and is managed by the American-Turkish Association of Washington DC, a 501c, tax exempt, non-profit cultural organization. The goal of the school is to provide Turkish language and culture classes for Turkish-American children so that they may retain important aspects of Turkish culture while growing up in the United States. Children learn in a fun, yet structured, environment. Light homework is assigned to reinforce classroom teachings. In addition to learning about Turkey and the Turkish language, children are able to socialize with other Turkish-American children and further develop their language skills. No religious instruction is provided at our school.
23 NISAN NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY & CHILDREN’S DAY CELEBRATION
23 Nisan Children’s Day Celebration is a part of our curriculum. Students better learn and understand Turkish history and culture while they prepare to perform their Turkish language skills by singing and reciting Turkish songs and poems. These children participate in a global event as all the other Turkish kids in Turkey and around the World. Performing on stage also helps them improve their presentations skills and gives them confidence.
LOCATION
All classes will be held at Mclean High School, 1633 Davidson Road, McLean, Virginia, 22101. Please park at the rear of the school by the baseball fields (Gate 11). Follow the signs on the first day of class.
SCHEDULE
Classes are held Sunday mornings from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM from September 8, 2024 to May 5, 2025. Holidays are noted on the calendar, which is attached to this form and is available on www.atadc.org. Throughout the school year, we will enforce health requirements mandated by the Fairfax County School System which will be communicated to the students and their parents as needed. Please note that a parent or guardian must remain at the School while students are in class.
CLASSES AND CURRICULUM
Students, as young as 5 to 12 years old, may register by September 1, 2024. Additional students may be accepted through September 30, 2024 provided that classes are not full. Status of classroom opening can be requested from the school administrators provided below. Students are given a proficiency test at the first day of school to properly assign them to classes. Typically, Beginner I, Beginner II, Level 1, classes are available for students based on the level of the students. Students are expected to maintain appropriate classroom behavior and follow teacher instructions. Depending upon the class sizes, we may ask for rotating parent volunteers to assist in classroom management.
BREAKS & SNACKS
Students will be allowed 1-2 breaks, depending upon class level. Breaks allow teachers to prepare for the continuing lessons, and allow students to have a snack, use the facilities and/or, time- and weather-permitting, play on the playground. Parents are responsible for providing snacks, which may only be consumed in the cafeteria or outside. Parents are responsible for cleaning up after snack time. During breaks, parents must supervise their children, whether inside or outside, at all times.
TEACHERS
The School employs well educated and highly experienced teachers to ensure students receive high-quality education.
TUITION
Tuition is based on facility rental costs; cost of teacher salaries and any class supplies and materials. ATA-DC conducts fundraising activities throughout the year to supplement tuition as necessary to cover School costs.
2024 – 2025 School Year tuition is as follows:
ATA-DC Member – 1 Payment
Due at Registration
1st Child: $760
2nd Child : $660
Each Additional Child: $530
Non-Member – 1 Payment
Due at Registration
1st Child: $860
2nd Child: $760
Each Additional Child : $630
ATA-DC Member – 2 Installments
Due at Registration and January 7, 2025
1st Child : $390 / $390
2nd Child: $340 / $340
Each Additional Child : $290 / $290
Non-Member – 2 Installments
Due at Registration and January 7, 2025
1st Child: $440 / $440
2nd Child: $390 / $390
Each Additional Child : $340 / $340
FULL SCHOOL CALENDAR 2024 – 2025
Please contact the School Administrator, Turgay Dabak, via email at school@atadc.org with any questions or concerns.