Statement of
Purpose:
The
purpose of Tripoli’s Preschool is to provide a positive learning experience for children ages 3, 4, and 5.
The experience will provide the foundation that is needed by all children to flourish and become successful in school
and life. Tripoli’s Preschool curriculum will be child centered and utilize the children’s
questions and interests as a basis for expansion. All children will be encouraged and will feel free to
take risks. Along with teacher interaction, extensive opportunities for peer interaction will be provided.
The Tripoli Preschool program will cultivate
the early stimulation of a child’s natural inclination to observe, explore, and experiment with the new concepts and
to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The preschool curriculum will be
aligned with Tripoli’s K-12 curriculum.
Admission
Requirements:
In order to be admitted to the Tripoli Preschool program the following requirements are needed:
1. Child
must be 3, 4, or 5 years old. Children must be age 3 by September 15th of the current year.
A copy of your child’s birth certificate is needed.
2. All children must
be toilet trained.
3. Signed consent forms for medical care in emergency cases
and permission to give non-aspirin reliever.
4. Completed preschool information and registration
forms.
5.
A current copy of your child’s immunization record must be on file by the first
day of school.
6. Preschool physical prior to the first day of school
must be on file.
Tuition:
A nonrefundable $50.00 registration fee must
be paid at registration. The fee covers supplies and snacks for the year.
Tuition is as follows:
4-day program (half-days) $120 (Monthly)
5-day program (half-days) $150 (Monthly)
Full-day program
$100 (Weekly)
Tuition is waived for students that are 5 years old on or before September 15 of current year.
Tuition may be waived
for students with an IEP.
For
the half-day programs, parents will be able to request either the morning or the afternoon session. We
will do our best to accommodate the request, however if a desired session is full, parents will be contacted and necessary
changes will be made. 3-year olds will be offered a half-day program only.
The first payment is due on September 1st. Payments are due the first
of each month for the half-day program students and the beginning of each week for full-day program students. The
regular fee will still be charged should your child miss sessions due to illness or a conflict in plans.
Our operating costs continue and the space reserved is for your child.
Scholarships
Preschool Tuition Scholarship applications will be made available to income
eligible families as a result of funding available through the Together 4 Families Collaborative. If you would like more information
on the assistance, please contact the elementary principal at 882-4203. Fees are subject to change with Board of Education
approval. The school will not be able to help with fees if scholarships are not approved.
Discharge:
Some children at this age may not be
ready for a group experience in a structured setting. If a child is having difficulty adjusting and his/her
needs are not being met, parents will be consulted to help determine interventions. If interventions are
not successful parents may be asked to withdraw the child. Also, if a family is more than one month behind on payment
the school has the right to determine if preschool services will continue for the family.
Withdrawal:
If circumstances require that your child discontinue
his/her attendance, please contact elementary principal at 882-4203 immediately to allow enrollment of another child on the
waiting list. A two week notice is requested and tuition is nonrefundable.
Absences:
Please contact the Elementary office at 882-4203
when your child will be absent or you may notify the preschool teacher prior to the session. Please keep
in mind that continuity is essential for learning and unexcused absences will impede your child’s learning opportunities.
Health Concerns:
Tripoli Preschool must have
a Parent Emergency Medical Consent Form on file authorizing emergency care. This includes emergency phone
numbers for parents and/or guardians.
Children
with infectious or communicable diseases are to remain home until the family physician gives permission for them to return
to school. Children who arrive at preschool noticeably ill will not be admitted to class that day.
Should your child become ill during class time, you will be notified immediately. Symptoms that
necessitate keeping your child home include the following:
1. Temperature
above 99 degrees
2.
Severe Coughing
3.
Diarrhea (keep home 24 hours after last occurrence)
4.
Vomiting (keep home 24 hours after last occurrence)
5.
Eye drainage, discharge or pink eye
6.
Sore Throat
7.
Skin rash (undiagnosed or contagious)
Although, we strongly encourage daily attendance at school, we also believe that students should not attend school
when they are ill. If you are unsure whether your child should attend please contact the school nurse.
Weather Closings:
In the event of bad weather
(heavy snow, ice, bitter cold etc.), Tripoli Preschool will follow the Tripoli School District when it announces a closing.
Please tune into radio or TV stations to hear announcements of school closings. In the event
of a two hour late start, there will not be classes held for the morning session. If an early dismissal
is announced due to inclement weather, the afternoon session will be canceled for that day.
Arrival and Departure:
Arrival
Departure
Morning (AM) session
8:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
Afternoon
(PM) session 12:20 p.m.
3:10 p.m.
Please do not bring your children
before arrival times. Tripoli Preschool will not be able to supervise early arrivals.
If you have an extenuating circumstance, please provide at least 24 hours notice to determine appropriate accommodations.
In addition, late arrivals will disrupt the flow of activities and will decrease all the children’s learning
time. Preschool families will be allowed to use the Before and After School Day Care Program. If
you are interested in the program there is a $50 registration fee that must be paid during Preschool registration.
If you have any questions, please contact the Elementary office at 882-4203. We will release your child only
to the care of persons listed on the General Information Form. This ensures your child’s safety.
You must give prior notification if your child is to be released to anyone not on the permission form.
Please walk your child all the way to the
front entrance where he/she will be greeted by the teacher. Please make sure the teacher is aware of your
child’s arrival. This is for your child’s safety as well as emotional security.
Please do not drop your child off in the parking lot.
Rural Transportation:
Transportation will be provided for rural Tripoli Preschool students.
If your child attends the AM session the buses will pick him/her up during the morning route.
Parents will need to arrange transportation for their child’s departure from school at 11:15 a.m.
If your child is a rural student and will attend the PM session the buses will provide transportation home and will
depart from school at 3:15 p.m. Parents will need to arrange transportation to school for the PM
students’ arrival time of 12:20 p.m. If your child attends full time the buses will provide
transportation in the AM and PM. Please indicate if your child needs bus transportation at registration.
Field Trips:
In the fall you will
be receiving a Parent Consent form for field trips. Your child must have a signed consent form in order
to participate in field trips throughout the year. Field trips are an optimal way for children to learn
and may be used to introduce, enrich, or culminate teaching units. Prior to each field trip parents will
receive additional information and may be asked to chaperone. Always be sure your child is dressed appropriately
for the field trips.
Mandatory Abuse Reporting:
It is mandatory, under Iowa Code, Section 232.69 for the person in charge of a preschool center to report immediately
to the Department of Human Services when, in the course of working with a child, the person has reason to believe that the
child has suffered sexual abuse, physical abuse or neglect. This report shall be both oral and written.
Discipline:
Classroom management is everything
a teacher does to assure that he or she will have a well-organized classroom where children can be successful.
The teacher will model appropriate behavior and will hold high, yet realistic goals and expectations.
Newsletter:
A weekly newsletter will
be sent home to keep you informed of the events happening in the preschool program. We feel it is important
to keep an open line of communication and look forward to exchanging ideas and information with all parents.
Parental Involvement:
Parents are recognized
as the first and most important teachers and play an integral role in each child’s education. Parents
are welcome anytime to volunteer or visit. Please feel free to call or make an appointment if you have
any special concerns or questions regarding your child or the preschool program.
Visitors:
Parents, grandparents, sisters, brothers, relatives, friends and any interested
people are always welcome to visit. However, the first and last months of school are not the best times
to visit due to setting a routine and completing assessments. If the teacher is not free to talk with you,
please understand that it is difficult to divide one’s attention when young children are involved. The
children’s education is the first priority. Just make yourself comfortable and enjoy the activities.
Questions and comments will be gladly accepted at the end of the session.
Snacks:
Snacks will be provided during both the morning
and afternoon sessions. The registration fee will cover the cost of snacks. If parents would like to provide
additional snacks, please contact the teacher prior. All students wishing to have milk must purchase a milk ticket.
Parent-Teacher Conferences:
Conferences will be held twice each year. The preschool will follow the same conference schedule
as established by the Tripoli School District.
Preschool Criteria:
The following criteria will determine which children are admitted into our preschool
or placed on a waiting list. The following list is not necessarily the order that will be used.
1.
Tripoli student
2.
Student was enrolled the previous year
3.
Age (older student will get preference—by birthday)
4.
Car pooling convenience
5. IEP
students
6.
Date of enrollment
