ASILO HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN. Connecting Families, Schools, & Communities

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1 ASILO HANDBOOK FOR PARENTS OF SCHOOL AGE CHILDREN Connecting Families, Schools, & Communities 31st Fighter Wing Cultural Adaptation Liaison Team A&FRC, Unit 6125 Box 260, Building 1431, DSN Aviano AB, Italy

2 Dear Team Aviano Parents, We realize there are many factors that can be intimidating when enrolling your child in Asilo therefore we have created this Asilo Handbook for Parents of School Age Children to help you along the process. This handbook should be used as a tool to help you understand the Italian school system and provide you with the most essential information needed to assist you with enrolling your child in the Italian schools. We have established an outstanding cooperative relationship with the local Italian schools throughout the Aviano community and we encourage you to explore the educational options that exist for you. You will not be disappointed. As a parent, you will become immersed into the Italian community, get to know other parents and make new friends while your child enjoys top notch education. You will find that your child will receive a solid education and the permanent advantage of being bilingual. While you and your child(ren) may find the first couple months difficult, by the end of the school year your child will be completely integrated academically as well as socially. The topics covered in this book are listed on the Table of Contents. If you are unable to find the answer to your question, please call DSN , commercial and one of our Cultural Adaptation Team members will be more than happy to provide follow-on assistance. Cultural Adaptation Liaison Team Aviano Air Base, Italy

3 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS Registration Process SCHEDULE Yearly Schedule Typical Daily Schedule Vacations/Holidays SCHOOL RULES TABLE OF CONTENTS ITEMS REQUIRE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR PRE-SCHOOL INFORMATION Scuola per l'infanzia or Asilo (Infant School/Pre-school) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Special Needs Education Absences Tuition Rates Useful phrases, words and persons Catholic Religion lessons Recommendations SAMPLE REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT FORMS (Italian/English) Domanda d iscrizione (Request for Enrollment) Modulo per l esercizio del dirtto di scegliere se avvalersi dell insegnamento della religion Cattolica (Form for exercising the right to choose whether or not to study Catholic Religion) Attività alternative all insegnamento della religion Cattolica (Alternative activities chosen instead of the Catholic Religion Studies) Certificate confirmation of vaccination (Certificate confirmation of vaccination) Preavviso di assenza (Notification of absence) Richiesta di uscita anticipate/entrata posticipata (Request for an early exit/late arrival of the student) Comunicazione di variazione dei recapiti della famiglia (Communication of a change in the family s contact details) Comunica la variazione di indirizzo dell abitazione della famiglia (Change of family information) ITALIAN LANGUAGE BROCHURE

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5 NEW STUDENT REGISTRATIONS Registration Process Your child must be potty trained Visit the links below for the address of the main district office in your town. Select your town s (District) Direzione Didattica and/or Istituto Comprensivo. (Note: You are given priority for registering in the town where you live.) Pick up official registration forms from your town s (District) Direzione Didattica or Istituto Comprensivo. Complete the official registration forms and return** You will need one copy of the Codice Fiscale 4-6 passport pictures to identify your child s areas/property locations (as applicable) Student s Passport Passport s Visa Records from previous school (if applicable) Note: Registration is January through mid February for the school year. If there is no availability, still complete the forms to place your child on the waiting list and follow-up. SCHEDULE Yearly Schedule Much like the majority of American schools, the school year lasts nine months. The school year is September June/July - August is vacation months. Some Asilo s organize a "Punti Verdi" ( Green Point or summer camp) for attendance. It operates Monday through Friday, and you have the option of choosing a full day ( ) or half day ( /1330 with lunch). Typical Daily Schedule (May vary from school to school) Opening/reception of the children Time in the classroom and breakfast (usually with fresh fruit) Play time and singing songs in the lobby Activity in the classroom, laboratory, or gym room Lunch Play time/recreation in the garden or inside Nap time/activity in the classroom Snack Play time and departure Note: It is very important to ask the school for timetable and it is respected. SCHEDULE (continued)

6 Vacations/Holidays The Asilos are closed on all Italian holidays and during the Christmas period. Holidays include: approximately two weeks at Christmas (usually December 23rd to January 6th), one week during Easter (in March or April). Other notable Italian holidays are: November 1; December 8; April 25; May 1 and June 2. SCHOOL RULES (POF) 1) Parents must respect the times of the beginning and end of the school day. The children are picked up by the parent(s) or designated adult, which is previously identified by written consent by the parents at the beginning of the year or as needed. 2) Late arrivals or early departures must be accompanied by the parent(s) or the designated adult. 3) In the event of being absent for 5 or more consecutive school days due to illness, the parents must provide a medical certificate to return to school. 4) In the case of a leave of absence the school must be informed, prior to departure, of the date of return otherwise the child will be considered drop out ITEMS REQUIRE AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SCHOOL YEAR Below is a list of the items which are required on the first day of Asilo: Smock or old shirt for activities such as painting and P.E. Baseball cap which will be left at school Socks with rubber reinforced bottoms Blanket for the winter season Large towel for the spring/summer season for afternoon naps Small pillow with pillow case Full change of clothing (t-shirt, underwear, socks, pants, and shirt). These items need to be inside a box with the child s name on the outside Cloth bag with a small towel with buttonhole (ring) for hanging Small cloth envelope to hold bib PRE-SCHOOL INFORMATION Scuola per l'infanzia or Asilo (Infant School/Pre-school) For children ages three to five, the scuola materna provides optional Pre-school education (or Italian version of pre-school). While it is not mandatory for a child to attend pre-school most parents enroll their children in a scuola maternal to prepare their student with the necessary language skills needed for kindergarten.

7 PRE-SCHOOL INFORMATION (continued) Pre-school in Italy is free with the exception of private schools. Scuola per l'infanzia or Asilo can be found in almost every community around Aviano and are normally operated by the local parish (private) or state school (public). Since the program is optional, slots are not guaranteed for all children. In addition, vacancies can be extremely competitive, so it is best to begin the process as soon as you decide Asilo is the best choice for you and your child. Registration for all schools occur January through February however each school may be different therefore you are encouraged to contact the school of interest for their specific enrollment period. The school year begins September and runs until July. It operates Monday through Friday, whereby you can choose a full day ( ) or half day ( /1330 with lunch) curriculum. If it is past the deadline to sign up, you may complete the process and the child s name will be added to the waiting list. For a list public school, visit below link and choose your district. To register at a private school, you must go directly to the school of your choice. Note: As the parent you may be responsible for signing an agreement that you agree to the terms set forth by the school for pre-school enrollment. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Special Needs Education Since the 1970s, Italy has instituted an inclusive education policy which states that children with disabilities are to be educated in mainstream settings at all educational levels (primary, secondary, etc.). Therefore, additional support is provided to the schools in the form of specialneeds teachers and reduced class size. Absences Parents are responsible for informing the school in the case of an absence or other particular situations concerning their child. After more than 5 days of absence due to illness, the school requires a doctor s excuse (certificato medico). Furthermore, the school may also request documentation for prolonged absences, to include but are not limited to: child temporarily returns to the country of origin or if he or she moves temporarily, (TDY) or permanently to another location (PCS) Tuition Rates Tuition rates vary depending on the type of school you have chosen. If you chose a private school, you will need to check with the school for the tuition rate and/or fees. Public schools, on the other hand are free of charge but you are required to pay for a lunch ticket each day (approximately ). The child is required to have the meal ticket with him/her daily upon arrival at school with his/her name and date written on it.

8 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Useful phrases, words and persons Buongiorno parla l inglese? Good morning, do you speak English? Vorrei iscrivere mio/a figlio/a alla scuola dell infanzia di Aviano/Roveredo. I would like to enroll my son/daughter at the scuola dell infanzia di Aviano/Roveredo. Mio figlio/a ha tre anni. My son/daughter is three years old. Mi puo aiutare a compilare il modulo per l iscrizione? Can you please help me to fill the enrollment form? Mio figlio e allergico al Glutine. Mio son is allergic to the gluten. Il mio bambino ha difficoltà d'apprendimento. My child has special needs. La Mensa (Cafeteria) If your child(ren) attends a full day of classes, the schools provide a Mensa service. If your child should have a particular diet for health or religious reasons, you can ask for an alternate menu. To obtain a special diet for health reasons, a medical certificate must be provided. You must purchase the meal ticket at the local bank or other providers (ask the school for advice). Autobus (School bus) Certain towns offer school bus pick-ups, however procedures may vary from school to school therefore it is imperative that you check with your district. If there is a fee associated the parent must then request this service from the town s Municipality at the time of the registration. La Preside/ Il Preside (The Principle) The principle is responsible for the general coordination of the school and its personnel. Should any issues or concerns arise you can approach the principle for assistance. La maestro/il maestro (The teacher) In Italian classrooms there are various teachers around to teach multiple subjects and assist where needed. One of them is regarded as Family Coordinator and is there to assist you. In classes there can also be a teacher with the specific task of educational support for disabled students (insegnante di sostegno).

9 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (continued) Collaboratori scolastici (Janitor/Custodians/Building Manager) The Janitor/Custodians/Building Manager is responsible for: opening and closing the school managing the reception desk helping parents managing students outside the classrooms answering the phone keeping the school clean and tidy Segretaria/o (The school secretary) The secretaries deal with the school s administration process. In particular, they are responsible for enrollment of new students and requests for additional services to include scholastic documentation needed by students. Additionally, the school secretary may or may not speak English, so it s best if you can take an Italian co-worker or friend who speaks Italian to help you. Catholic Religion Lessons It is customary for all schools to include a class on Catholic Religion for one hour per week. Included in your enrollment packet, is a form that you can submit that identify whether you wish for your child to attend these lessons or not. As an alternative to religion class, you can choose other educational activities such as; individual study, alone or with the assistance of a teacher or, if the school schedule permits, you can choose to allow your child to enter or leave the school later or earlier. If you choose one of these alternatives you must complete a request form titled Modulo per l esercizio del diritto di scegliere se avvalersi o non avvalersi dell insegnamento della religione cattolica. (Found at the back of this booklet). Recommendations Children should wear comfortable clothing, large enough to allow maximum freedom of movement. For active days it is suggested to dress your kids in overalls and short sleeve shirts. When arriving and leaving school, gradually coach your child(ren) with their morning and afternoon routine. For example, in the morning assist your child(ren) with taking his/her shoes off and putting on the appropriate school footwear and hanging up their jacket in the proper place. In the afternoon, the routine may include placing his/her bib and towels in the proper place after use.

10 SAMPLE REGISTRATION/ENROLLMENT FORMS

11 DOMANDA D'ISCRIZIONE (REQUEST FOR ENROLLMENT) _l_ sottoscritto/a in qualità di Padre- Madre- Tutore The undersigned (Cognome e nome/last and first names) being the Father/ Mother/ Tutor dell'alunno/o of the student (Cognome e nome/last and first names) CHIEDE (APPLIES FOR) l'iscrizione dello/a stesso/a alla sezione/classe di codesta scuola, per l'anno scolastico 2011/2012 the enrollment to the grade of this school, for the school year 2011/2012 A tal fine dichiara, in base alle norme sullo snellimento dell'attività amministrativa e consapevole delle responsabilità cui va incontro in caso di dichiarazione non corrispondente al vero, che To this end, on the basis of norms of administrative efficiency and being aware of my responsibility not to give false information, I declare that Alunno/a(Cognome e nome/student Last and first names) (Codice fiscale/tax code) è nato/a a il giorno (gg/mm/aaaa) was born in on the (dd/mm/yyyy) è cittadino italiano altro (indicare quale) Citizenship Italian other (indicate what) statunitense (from United States) è residente a in via/piazza n. Prov. Is a resident in street/square num. Province num. telefono tel. number proviene dalla scuola dove ha frequentato la classe previous school the grade attended conseguito il diploma di received a Certificate of completion e ha studiato la seguente lingua straniera nella scuola di provenienza the foreign language studied in the previous school ed è stato sottoposto alle vaccinazioni obbligatorie Si / Yes No / No and that all compulsory vaccinations were done Si / Yes No / No che la propria famiglia, oltre all'alunno, è composta da: that his family consists of Cognome e nome Last and first names Luogo e data di nascita Place and date of birth Grado di parentela Relation to the student Data (gg/mm/aa) Date (dd/mm/yy) Firma Signature

12 MODULO PER L ESERCIZIO DEL DIRITTO DI SCEGLIERE SE AVVALERSI DELL INSEGNAMENTO DELLA RELIGIONE CATTOLICA (FORM FOR EXERCISING THE RIGHT TO CHOOSE WHETHER OR NOT TO STUDY CATHOLIC RELIGION.) In conformity with the Lateran Agreement (art. 9.2) between the Italian State and the Catholic Church, the State assures the teaching of Catholic religion in schools of any order and grade. This form represents a request to the school authorities regarding the right to choose whether to attend Catholic religion lessons or not. The choice made at the moment of enrollment will have effect during the whole school year. Anno scolastico Scuola School year School Il genitore (o chi esercita la potestà sul minore) (Cognome e nome) The parent (or who is in charge of the minor) (Last and first names) dell'alunna/o classe of the student (Last and first names) grade dichiara per l intero anno scolastico la scelta di avvalersi dell insegnamento della Religione Cattolica: declares for the whole school year his/her choice to take advantage of Catholic Religion studies: Si / Yes No / No Data (gg/mm/aa) Firma del genitore (o di chi esercita la potestà sul minore) Date (dd/mm/yy) Signature of a parent (or who is in charge of the minor) ATTIVITÀ ALTERNATIVE ALL'INSEGNAMENTO DELLA RELIGIONE CATTOLICA. (ALTERNATIVE ACTIVITIES CHOSEN INSTEAD OF THE CATHOLIC RELIGION STUDIES) Attività didattiche e formative Educational activities Attività di studio e/o di ricerca individuali con assistenza di un docente Individual study and/or research with the assistance of a tutor Libera attività di studio e/o di ricerca individuali senza assistenza di un docente Individual study and/or research without the assistance of a tutor Uscita dalla scuola/ingresso ritardato Go home/come to school later Data (gg/mm/aa) Firma del genitore (o di chi esercita la potestà sul minore) Date (dd/mm/yy) Signature of a parent (or who is in charge of the minor)

13 CERTIFICATO VACCINAZIONI (CERTIFICATE CONFIRMATION OF VACCINATION) Cognome e nome Last and first names è nato/a a il giorno (gg/mm/aaaa) was born in on the (dd/mm/yyyy) è residente a in via/piazza is a resident in street/square E in regola con le vaccinazioni obbligatorie Up to date with mandatory vaccinations Non è in regola con le vaccinazioni obbligatorie Up to date with mandatory vaccinations Non è in regola con le vaccinazioni di legge ma è provvisto di certificato di esonero Is not up to date with mandatory vaccinations but has a certificate of exemption In regola fino al (gg/mm/aa) Valid till (dd/mm/yy) Data (gg/mm/aa) Date (dd/mm/yy) PREAVVISO DI ASSENZA (NOTIFICATION OF AN ABSENCE) Data (gg/mm/aa) Date (dd/mm/yy) Comunichiamo che nostra/o figlia/o classe This is to inform you that our daughter/son (Last and first names) grade dovrà assentarsi da scuola il giorno (gg/mm) will be absent from school on the (dd/mm) dal (gg/mm) al (gg/mm) from (dd/mm) till (dd/mm) per motivi di famiglia for family reasons motivi di salute health reasons Firma del genitore (o di chi esercita la potestà sul minore) Signature of a parent (or who is in charge of the minor)

14 RICHIESTA DI USCITA ANTICIPATA/ ENTRATA POSTICIPATA (REQUEST FOR AN EARLY EXIT/ LATE ARRIVAL OF THE STUDENT) Data (gg/mm/aa) Date (dd/mm/yy) Si certifica l'uscita anticipata / entrata posticipata di nostro/a figlio/a Authorize an earlier exit / late entry of our son/daughter il giorno (gg/mm) alle ore on the (dd/mm) at per motivi di famiglia for family reasons motivi di salute health reasons L'alunno è autorizzato a uscire con l'affido a The student is authorized to leave the school with Firma del genitore (o di chi esercita la potestà sul minore) Signature of a parent (or who is in charge of the minor) COMUNICAZIONE DI VARIAZIONE DEI RECAPITI DELLA FAMIGLIA (COMMUNICATION OF A CHANGE IN THE FAMILY S CONTACT DETAILS) Al dirigente scolastico Dear Principle _ I _ sottoscritto/a The undersigned (Last and first names) padre/madre dell alunno/a iscritto/a alla classe father/mother of the student enrolled in the class della scuola of the school COMUNICA LA VARIAZIONE DI INDIRIZZO DELL ABITAZIONE DELLA FAMIGLIA (CHANGE OF FAMILY INFORMATION) Nuovo indirizzo New address Di recapito telefonico Of Telephone number Nuovi recapiti New numbers Data (gg/mm/aa) Data (dd/mm/yy) Firma del genitore (o di chi esercita la patria potestà sul minore) Signature of a parent (or guardian)

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