City Garden has two school buildings one block away from each other.The Early Childhood Education Center at 1618 Tower Grove Avenue houses our Kindergarten and preschool classrooms.The Elementary and Adolescent Education Center at 4209 Folsom Avenue houses our 1st - 8th grade classrooms.
The first day of the 2022-23 school year was August 22 and the last day of the 2022-23 school year will be May 25. The Early Childhood Education Center (Kindergarten and preschool building) runs from 8:30 AM to 3:15 PM, and the Elementary and Adolescent Education Center (1st - 8th grade) runs from 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM.
To be eligible for admission into either our Preschool (Primary) Program or Charter School, families must live in the City of St. Louis. To learn more about the eligibility requirements, visit the Admissions Information Page by clicking here.
It depends on how many applications we receive. In previous years, we have had more applications than spots available, but this year we have more slots than ever before, since we are expanding our programs. We strongly encourage all interested families who live in the City of St. Louis to apply to City Garden this year, as well as at least two other schools. Many of our Charter School slots are filled by “sibling preference.” The “sibling preference” statute does not apply to cousins or other family members.
Our Preschool (Primary) Program serves children from ages 3 (or children that are independently potty trained) to 4.Our Charter School serves children from Kindergarten through Eighth Grade.
2023-24 school year applications to the Preschool Program and Charter School are now open! Visit our Application Page to submit an application.
Yes, we do offer Before and After Care Services for all PreK through 8th grade students. Before Care runs from 6:45 AM to 8:30 AM each day, and costs $7 per student, per day. After Care runs from 3:30 PM to 6:00 PM, and costs $12 per student, per day. Financial aid is available for families who qualify.
No, we do not have transportation or a school. Students may walk, bike, or be dropped off/picked up at school by car.
Yes, our Preschool (Primary) Program is tuition based. However, we offer financial aid for families through our sliding scale tuition rates. The monthly rate can range from $200 to $1040.
No. Families must submit an application for the K-8 Charter School to be considered. The only students who are guaranteed a seat in the Charter School are applicants whose sibling(s) already attend the Charter School, or students of current employees. And even still, parents of these students must still submit an application in order to claim their guaranteed seat.
No, there is no uniform or dress code policy for preschoolers.
No. The K-8 Charter School is free to attend. There are fees associated with Before and After Care services, which many K-8 students take advantage of.
Yes, City Garden requires that all K-8 students adhere to the following dress code for school every day. The following attire should be worn in the colors of any combination of white, navy blue, light blue, red, and/or khaki:• City Garden shirt or sweatshirt (any color)• T-shirts designed by CGMS Junior High students• Pants or capris• Shorts, skirts, or jumpers (at or exceeding fingertip length)• Belt (if needed)• Stretch pants or leggings only with skirts or shorts, not worn alone• Closed-toed shoes with socks (any color)• No hats on regular days at school• Collared shirt, short sleeved or long sleevedDress Down Day Policy:• Shorts, skirts, rompers, or jumpers need to be at or exceeding fingertips• No tank tops• No crop tops• No exceptionally ripped clothing areas above upper thighs• No see through clothing• No offensive t-shirts including but limited to alcohol/drugs, lewd comments, obscenitiesJunior High students can dress out of uniform every Friday, but should follow the out of dress code policy.
