Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood is a collaboration of three programs: Head Start, Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K), and Early Childhood Special Education. Students qualify through having an economically disadvantaged family income, are at risk of progressing academically, and/or demonstrate a disability. Students must be three years of age by September 1st of the year entering, unless the child has a disability. Children with disabilities are eligible on their third birthday. Early Childhood is located at 401 South 8th. Students attend half-days Monday - Thursday, with an option for a small number of 4-year-olds to attend all day.
- Curriculum emphasizes the following areas: Personal and Social, Language and Literacy, Mathematical Thinking, Scientific Thinking, Social Studies, The Arts, Physical, Life Skills.
- Strong family involvement is the key component of our program. Families receive two home visits from classroom staff per year, and at least one from Family Support Specialists. Every Family is encouraged to volunteer as often as they can.
- Transportation is provided by the program for "door-to-door" and buses will transport students to daycare, as well as their home.
- Requirements for entry: 3 years of age by September 1st and not 5 years of age by September 1st. All students must be screened. Call 228-7121 to schedule a screening appointment. A physical and dental exam are required before attendance; information on these exams is provided at screening.
- Student lunch fees are: Full - $1.75/day; Reduced - $.40/day.
- Supplies: each student is asked to come with a book bag.
- Bell schedule: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., 12:15 p.m.- 3:15 p.m.
