Parent Resources & Information | The Children's School

Parent Information

For the 2024-25 school year

School Registration Forms

Click here to access the online registration forms in the FACTs Family Portal for the 2024-2025 school year.

You will receive an email from communications@tcslj.org that includes important login information for your online forms. If you have any questions or encounter any difficulties in completing your registration, please contact the TCS office for assistance. You may reach us by phone at (858) 454-0184 or by e-mail at info@tcslj.org.

Student Supply & Summer Reading Lists

Click here to access the Student Supply & Summer Reading List for the 2024-2025 school year.

Family Handbook

Click here to access the Family Handbook for the 2024-2025 school year.

Wellness Policy

We hope that you will join us in our efforts to establish a school environment that promotes students’ health, well-being, and ability to learn. Click here to view our wellness policy.

TCS Social Curriculum

Click here to view the Parent Guide to our Integrated Social Curriculum.

Logowear Store

Click here to purchase the latest TCS gear!

Ki’s School Lunches

The Children’s School partners with Ki’s School Lunches to provide an optional hot lunch program to Preschool through Eighth grade students All orders are done online at kis.naturallunches.com. For more information on the variety of lunch options available click here. To learn more about ordering from Ki’s, click here

Community Snack Suggestions

Click here to view community snack suggestions.

New Family FAQ

Click here to view answers to frequently asked questions.

Paying Tuition

TCS has partnered with FACTS Management Company to manage our tuition and incidental billing payment programs. FACTS provides an online platform for you to see your balance due, pay amounts owed and see your payment history. FACTS is used by many schools locally and thousands of schools nationally.

Parent Education

As a community of lifelong learners, we’re happy to offer opportunities for parents to gather via workshops, forums and discussion groups on topics ranging from parenting to education to child development.

2024-2025 Parent Education Events

TCS Culture, Curriculum & Community

Join our Head of School, John Fowler, for a special discussion about what makes The Children’s School unique.
When: Friday, September 27, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
Where: TCS Auditorium
Please RSVP Here

WeCare Parent Education Dates

Film: Under the Influence
When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024
Where: La Jolla Country Day School

Zoom: Michelle Icard
When: Tuesday, November 19, 2024

In-Person: Dayna Abraham
When: Monday, February 24, 2025
Where: Francis Parker School

Parent Association

At TCS, parents play a central role in school life through their volunteer and philanthropic efforts. When parents join the TCS community, they automatically become members of the Parent Association. All parents are encouraged to attend PA meetings to learn more about upcoming events and ways to get involved with the school. Please contact pa@tcslj.org for more information.

2024-2025 Parent Association Events

Parent Association Meeting Dates:

September 13th, 2024
October 11th, 2024
November 8th, 2024
December 13th, 2024
January 10th, 2025
February 7th, 2025
March 14th, 2025
April 25th, 2025
May 30th, 2025

Parent Association Events:

December 13th – PA Holiday Brunch
May 30th – PA Volunteer Appreciation Brunch
October 5th – Cocktails & Conversations Parent Social
October 20th – Fall Festival Family Event