PROGRAM GOALS AND OBJECTIVES
In general our school strives to provide a program and environment that educates the whole person, The program is designed to prepare children from the ages of 2 to 5 for their years in elementary school. The program is designed to foster in young children feelings of love, security, self confidence and respect. Specifically, the program emphasizes the following:
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT:
The program has a focus on the development of the child's love of God and neighbor by means of basic prayers and hymns and an application of the Ten Commandments.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT:
We strive to focus on the child's ability to recognize and position themselves in the world in which they live. It includes information about self such as name, address, phone number and other important developmental concepts such as recognizing colors, distance, size,, coins, seasons, dates, etc., as well as counting and sorting.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT:
The focus is on the child's ability to draw a human figure and to distinguish particular features and shapes. It includes finger painting, drawing, using small motor skills, collages and other arts and crafts.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Our program has a focus on the child's self control of his/her words, actions and feelings as well as the child's awareness of the rights of others. It includes following directions and completion of required assignments.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
The program also tries to focus on the child's ability to recognize their own role and the responsibilities of that role in a social atmosphere. It includes a positive relationship with adults and peers, co-operative play, sharing, taking turns, helping others and staying with the group.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT:
We work with the children to improve their ability to listen, understand and remember as well as to speak and recite clearly. It also includes an introduction to the alphabet.
THE STAFF
Our staff includes the Sisters, Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, lay assistants, volunteers and professional consultants. The Sisters serve as director, head teacher and teachers. They have completed all the requirements prescribed for Early Childhood Education and have many years of teaching experience in this field, both here and abroad. In addition, they continuously improve their knowledge base and teaching methods. Our precious little graduates have been accepted by variety of private Schools, including (Penn Charter, Greene Street Friends School and Ancillae-Assumpta Academy), and public educational institutions in the area.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are those parents and adults who meet State and legal requirements and who help the sisters with classroom and field trip activities, the serving of lunches and snacks, and the supervision of playground activities. Qualified volunteers are always welcome at the Center and the Sisters are most grateful for their valuable assistance.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events at the school include: Halloween, Christmas, St. Valentine's Day, Birthday Parties; as well as Easter Egg Hunt.
CHILD'S BEHAVIOR AND PARENTAL COMMUNICATION
Children are encouraged to follow the " Golden Rule" and treat others with kindness and respect. We encourage positive behavior and foster learning with the children. If you have a question or concern about your child's behavior, please discuss the matter with your child's teacher or the program director. Our program has an open door policy and parent participation in the classroom is always encouraged.
TUITION
Weekly tuition fees are based on a five day program for 2 to 5 years old
* Reasonable weekly rates are available.
* Full tuition payment is required even if child is absent from the school.
* Tuition fees are payable each Monday for the ensuing week.
* Payment can also be made monthly, at the beginning of each month.
SICKNESS AND MEDICAL GUIDELINES
It is the policy of the Center that we will not administer medication to any child ( with the exception of an Epipen, emergency inhaler and Benadryl)
Sick children will not be permitted to attend school. Sick children are those showing any of the following symptoms:
* Runny nose with green and yellow discharge.
* Fever of 100 degree or more.
* Diarrhea, green or yellow stools, or other unusual color.
* Liquid stools / Frequent stool.
* Vomiting.
* Unidentifiable rash.
* Any contagious disease or infection.
* Excessive crankiness or irritability.
* Head lice or eggs.
If a child develops any of the above mentioned symptoms while in school, a staff member will notify the parents immediately and preparations will be made to have the child taken home. A staff member will separate the child from the rest of the class and remain with the child until a parent arrives.
In general our school strives to provide a program and environment that educates the whole person, The program is designed to prepare children from the ages of 2 to 5 for their years in elementary school. The program is designed to foster in young children feelings of love, security, self confidence and respect. Specifically, the program emphasizes the following:
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT:
The program has a focus on the development of the child's love of God and neighbor by means of basic prayers and hymns and an application of the Ten Commandments.
COGNITIVE DEVELOPMENT:
We strive to focus on the child's ability to recognize and position themselves in the world in which they live. It includes information about self such as name, address, phone number and other important developmental concepts such as recognizing colors, distance, size,, coins, seasons, dates, etc., as well as counting and sorting.
CREATIVE DEVELOPMENT:
The focus is on the child's ability to draw a human figure and to distinguish particular features and shapes. It includes finger painting, drawing, using small motor skills, collages and other arts and crafts.
EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT:
Our program has a focus on the child's self control of his/her words, actions and feelings as well as the child's awareness of the rights of others. It includes following directions and completion of required assignments.
SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT:
The program also tries to focus on the child's ability to recognize their own role and the responsibilities of that role in a social atmosphere. It includes a positive relationship with adults and peers, co-operative play, sharing, taking turns, helping others and staying with the group.
LANGUAGE DEVELOPMENT:
We work with the children to improve their ability to listen, understand and remember as well as to speak and recite clearly. It also includes an introduction to the alphabet.
THE STAFF
Our staff includes the Sisters, Little Workers of the Sacred Hearts, lay assistants, volunteers and professional consultants. The Sisters serve as director, head teacher and teachers. They have completed all the requirements prescribed for Early Childhood Education and have many years of teaching experience in this field, both here and abroad. In addition, they continuously improve their knowledge base and teaching methods. Our precious little graduates have been accepted by variety of private Schools, including (Penn Charter, Greene Street Friends School and Ancillae-Assumpta Academy), and public educational institutions in the area.
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers are those parents and adults who meet State and legal requirements and who help the sisters with classroom and field trip activities, the serving of lunches and snacks, and the supervision of playground activities. Qualified volunteers are always welcome at the Center and the Sisters are most grateful for their valuable assistance.
SPECIAL EVENTS
Special events at the school include: Halloween, Christmas, St. Valentine's Day, Birthday Parties; as well as Easter Egg Hunt.
CHILD'S BEHAVIOR AND PARENTAL COMMUNICATION
Children are encouraged to follow the " Golden Rule" and treat others with kindness and respect. We encourage positive behavior and foster learning with the children. If you have a question or concern about your child's behavior, please discuss the matter with your child's teacher or the program director. Our program has an open door policy and parent participation in the classroom is always encouraged.
TUITION
Weekly tuition fees are based on a five day program for 2 to 5 years old
* Reasonable weekly rates are available.
* Full tuition payment is required even if child is absent from the school.
* Tuition fees are payable each Monday for the ensuing week.
* Payment can also be made monthly, at the beginning of each month.
SICKNESS AND MEDICAL GUIDELINES
It is the policy of the Center that we will not administer medication to any child ( with the exception of an Epipen, emergency inhaler and Benadryl)
Sick children will not be permitted to attend school. Sick children are those showing any of the following symptoms:
* Runny nose with green and yellow discharge.
* Fever of 100 degree or more.
* Diarrhea, green or yellow stools, or other unusual color.
* Liquid stools / Frequent stool.
* Vomiting.
* Unidentifiable rash.
* Any contagious disease or infection.
* Excessive crankiness or irritability.
* Head lice or eggs.
If a child develops any of the above mentioned symptoms while in school, a staff member will notify the parents immediately and preparations will be made to have the child taken home. A staff member will separate the child from the rest of the class and remain with the child until a parent arrives.