Atatürk Children School

 

The ATADC Atatürk School has been teaching the Turkish language and culture to children since 1980.

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.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

September 1, 2023 / All registrations for the School Year (28 weeks) must be received.
September 10, 2023 / First Day of School
May 5, 2024 / Last Day of School

There will be no classes on the following dates: 
2023
October 15
November 26
December 24 through December 31, 2023

2024
January 14
March 31
April 7

 

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 10, 2023 to May 5, 2024. 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 COVID-19 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, 2023.  Additional students may be accepted through September 30, 2023 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

4Tuition 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.

2023 – 2024 School Year tuition is as follows:
ATA-DC Member – 1 Installment
Due at Registration
1st Child: $760
2nd Child : $660
Each Additional Child: $530

Non-Member – 1 Installment
Due at Registration
1st Child: $860
2nd Child: $760
Each Additional Child : $630

ATA-DC Member – 2 Installments
Due at Registration and January 7, 2024
1st Child : $390 / $390
2nd Child: $340 / $340
Each Additional Child : $290 / $290

Non-Member – 2 Installments
Due at Registration and January 7, 2024
1st Child: $440 / $440
2nd Child: $390 / $390
Each Additional Child : $340 / $340

ATATURK SCHOOL CALENDAR 2023 – 2024

Please contact the School Administrator, Turgay Dabak, via email at school@atadc.org with any questions or concerns.