A. Admissions Standards

A child may be admitted into Pre-School if he/she has reached the age of three on or before September 1^st.  Other conditions may also apply in terms of a child’s social skills and/ or other issues that relate to a child being in a school setting.  The date of birth must be verified by a birth certificate or by a baptismal certificate at the time of registration.

1. GENERAL CONDITIONS

• Social Skills
• Potty Trained
• Safety
• Parental Cooperation

2. PROBATIONARY PERIOD (Mandatory)

All students are monitored for 30 days to insure that they are capable of fulfilling the requirements as listed above. If concerns emerge, a written notice will be given to parents within 2 weeks and a conference will be required to discuss what type of improvement is needed.

B. Registration

1. PRIORITY: January 14-March 1 at 3PM

LEVEL 1

• If a sibling is currently enrolled at HT (K-8)
• If a family is a member of HT or SS parish

LEVEL 2

• Number of students/ age 4 and age 3 must be considered.

Limit: 30 students of age 4
Limit for age 3 population is dependent upon age 4 population

• Date of filing registration forms and payment of $100 (non-refundable) deposit.

LEVEL 3

• The first 30 applicants who meet criterion (Level 1 and Level 2) may lock in their position if they pay the final registration fee of $175 (non-refundable) by no later than March 1 at 3 PM.

Refunds are always granted if the circumstances listed above cause your child to not be accepted.

• A check dated “March 1, 2010” may be left with the registration forms. It will be returned in the event that there are no openings available.

2. OPEN REGISTRATION: (March 2-July 1)

After March 1, openings may be filled on a first-come, first serve basis. However, the full $275 ($100/pre-registration fee and $175/final registration fee) must be paid in full.

Openings will be filled based upon the following time table:

• One Section is formed: if total pre-k registration is less than 25 by June 1; registration is capped at 30

Note: a waiting list will be compiled

• Another section will be formed: if pre-k registration exceeds 34 by July 1; registration is capped at 40

C. General Rules

1. In the event of two Pre-K sections:

• Membership is determined solely by the teachers.
• All Pre-K students will receive instruction from both teachers.

2. Fees are not refunded unless an extenuating circumstance applies.

• Such decisions are made at the discretion of the Principal after a meeting with parents and Church Business Manager.

D. PROGRAM DETAILS

 

 

Mandatory

All students are monitored for 30 days to insure that they are capable of fulfilling the requirements as listed above. Note: if concerns emerge, a written notice will be given to parents within 2 weeks; a conference will be required to insure that everyone understands the situation and what type of improvement is needed.

Special

1. After 30 days, events or a specific incident may occur that causes a re-evaluation of a child’s status in the program. It may be necessary to establish a special probationary period of 2 weeks to insure that proper progress is attained. (continuedà)

 

2. Students demonstrating an inability to progress satisfactorily due to physical, emotional, or mental disability may be required to be evaluated by special education services provided by the public school system, and in consultation with the parents/guardians.  Following professional assessment, the Administration will make appropriate recommendations and determinations concerning the student’s enrollment atHolyTrinityCatholicSchool.

 

3. Conditions for continued enrollment atHolyTrinityCatholicSchoolinclude students’ academic progress and compliance with all school rules and regulations outlined in this handbook, in the Parent Handbook forHolyTrinitySchool, and in Diocesan and School Board policies.  Student failure to comply with rules, regulations, and policies may result in dismissal or denial of re-admission.  Parental support and cooperation in all school matters, as well as ongoing volunteerism, are also required for continued enrollment inHolyTrinityCatholicSchool.

 

REGISTRATION & PAYMENT

Guidelines

• Preschool students are requested to pre-register in the spring; payment of non-refundable registration fee is required to hold a spot on the roster. A deadline for this fee will be announced at the time of registration. Each student should submit a copy of the birth certificate, documentation of parish (or church) affiliation, and a copy of the baptismal certificate.  Various health forms and other records may be submitted prior to the start of school. Each student will have a cumulative record that will be maintained in the main office.
• The Final Registration fee (non-refundable) is paid in early June.
• Check-in Day is held in early August. Two week’s tuition payment is due at this time.  Parents and guardians are expected to attend Check-in Day or make other arrangements in advance with the school office.  Every effort should be made to attend because important information about the upcoming school year is disseminated. 
• Under certain conditions, a student may be enrolled during the course of the school year. Please contact the Principal for details.

 

Fee Amounts

$100.00 Pre-Registration Fee/ due in February-March

$200.00 Final Registration Fee/ due in early June

$140.00 per week for full time (5 days/8:00a.m.–3:05 p.m.) (Billing = 18 payments of $280)

Note: Due to the fact that the Preschool year ends prior to the K-8 year, there is no refund in the event of any snow days.

 

• Lunch may be brought from home or is available through the hot lunch program at $2.50 per day. Milk may be purchased for $0.50 a day for those students bringing their lunch to school.
   
• Snack milk will be purchased for $20. Payment is made at Check-in Day.

SPECIAL PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

There are many special aspects to the Preschool experience:

·         Home Visits

·         Classroom Aides

In 2011-2012, there will be up to 3-4 paid assistants who work with the teacher and students

·         Specialized Report Cards

Each student receives a grade summary that is specific for the Preschool learning experiences.

·         Recognition Day

At the end of the year, a Preschool recognition ceremony is held. Parents and Grandparents are most welcome to attend!

 

 

PARENTAL RESPONSIBILITES

 

• Dress Code

Preschool students do not wear the school uniform, but their attire must comply with that of the Free Dress Day. Most essential for school is our expectation of their safety.  Ill-fitting sandals, flip-flops, crocs, boots, and fad shoes (roller-skating tennis shoes) are safety concerns and therefore not allowed in preschool.  The suggested shoe is a sneaker.

 

 

• Emergency Information:

Safety and security are high priorities. It is critical that we have correct emergency information available at all times. This data will

need to be provided on the registration form and the emergency card.  Please remember to update this information as needed. 

 

 

• Illness or Accident:

In accordance with state and federal laws and regulations, no school personnel, salaried or volunteer, are permitted to administer

first aid or dispense medication to any student except if a Holy Trinity medication form has properly been filled out. In an emergency, only immediate and necessary measure will be administered and parents will be notified of the action taken and for what purpose. Parents / guardians must make provisions for their sick child at home.

 

 

• Pick-up Policy

 

No one who has not previously been authorized on the registration form is allowed to sign out a student. If someone other than

those previously authorized is to pick-up the student, a note by the parent or guardian is required. This includes coaches, group

leaders, or adult siblings.  (This policy also pertains to siblings of preschoolers enrolled inHolyTrinityCatholicSchool.  An adult

must be present and sign out the preschool child.)    

 

INTEGRATION WITH HOLY TRINITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

 Although the Preschool program has many of its own features and activities, it is important to note that the students have regular interaction with the school community as a whole!

·         Use of gym, library, music room and computer lab

·         Grandparents’ Day, Field Day, Catholic Schools Week, pep rallies, and other school events

·         Participation in some church/ worship events; use same religion series (curriculum)

·         Parent-Teacher Conferences

·         Integration with aspects of Kindergarten curriculum

 

DISCIPLINE

HolyTrinityCatholicSchool’s discipline policy applies to all activities on our campus, including the preschool. The age and developmental level of each student is taken into consideration when determining a consequence for breaking rules or making unsafe choices. The regulations of the school have been established to insure smooth operation including before and after school care, field trips, sporting events, and all school sponsored activities. If a student violates one of the regulations, he/she must be held accountable. The regulations for discipline are located in the Holy Trinity Catholic School Parent/Student Handbook.

 

DAILY ACTIVITIES

Opening

Each child will be greeted individually. Self-help skills are encouraged such as taking off jackets, making a lunch choice and

putting away supplies.   The opening sets the tone for the entire day’s learning experiences. We want the children to have a smooth

transition from home to school, so it is important that the person responsible for bringing the child into the school be supportive

and encouraging.

 

Free Time

Children are given free time to explore the classroom or work on a task individually.  To learn the social skills necessary

throughout life, the students are given the opportunity to play or work together in groups.  Various activities will be set up

throughout the room that will be geared for each student’s developmental stage.  Some of the activities include: puzzles, blocks,

games and play dough. 

 

Circle Time

Students will begin their day with prayer offering themselves and their learning to God and asking God to help them grow.

Children will learn about the passage of time, seasons and the weather as they begin their day. The teacher will introduce songs,

finger plays, nursery rhymes, and stories pertaining to the theme of the week.

 

Snack Time

Each child will be asked to provide snacks for the class.  The teacher will provide the guidelines.

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Music, Library, Computer and Physical Education

These additional classes are taught by teachers certified in their particular subject matter.  The Music curriculum is designed to

help the preschooler learn the basic skills of that discipline.  Computer and Library class give each child the opportunity to

familiarize themselves with the workings of a computer and our library system.  P. E. class will encourage group cooperation

while children strengthen their bodies and large motor skills.   Together these classes will provide the student an opportunity to

grow in self-esteem and self-expression. 

 

Religion

Children will learn about Jesus/God at their age level.  Bible stories, the liturgical seasons, sharing, friendship, cooperation and

love of God are examined and discussed.  Children will also be challenged to live as God wants us to live; by sharing in the

classroom, cooperating with each other and respecting one another.     

 

Centers

The core of academic learning takes place during center time.  Our approach is a themed based curriculum.  While the children

learn about apples, transportation, the seasons, or safety, they will also tackle tasks such as identifying shapes, colors, letters and

name recognition.  Learning to count, recognizing numbers, and understanding one-to-one correspondence are also skills acquired

during center time.  In addition, fine motor skills are practiced, science experiments are conducted, and sensory themes are

explored.    

 

Creative Arts

Children will have the opportunity to work with a variety of materials to creatively express themselves in color and design. Throughout the year they will work with pencils, crayons, markers, watercolors, finger-paints, scissors, glue, fabrics, and other materials that inspire their creativity as well as develop small motor skills.

 

Nap Time

The growing child needs time to rest and renew. Some children still sleep during nap time on a daily basis while others nap occasionally and still others no longer sleep during the day. The need to restore energy is still present in all small children and so nap time is part of our day. Those who do not sleep must rest quietly and allow others to sleep.

 

Story Time

Quiet listening is practiced as stories are read. Sharing about the books and exploring the pictures are encouraged as they develop those pre-reading skills necessary for student success. Listening to an adult read with expression begins developing an understanding of fluency, expression, and comprehension that are so necessary for successful reading and future school experiences.

 

Dismissal

Students must be picked up at the preschool entrance to ensure their safety. They will not be released to anyone but a person designated in their records.