2015-2016 APPLICATION St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Program Serving preschool children who are at least three years of age before August 1, 2015 Offering preschool classes at all elementary schools (dependent upon enrollment). Half day and full day options are available at certain schools. Blackhurst Elementary Harris Elementary Monroe Elementary 2000 Elm Street Road 2800 Old Muegge Road 2670 Zumbehl Road 636-443-4500 636-443-4700 636-443-4800 Coverdell Elementary Lincoln Elementary Null Elementary 2475 West Randolph Street 625 South Sixth Street 435 Yale Boulevard 636-443-4600 636-443-4650 636-443-4900 PRESCHOOL APPLICATIONS ARE DUE BY March 5, 2015 for first round consideration of Title I funds. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Accreditation The St. Charles R-VI School District Preschool Program is accredited by the Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth. Following is an excerpt of the March 16 th, 2012 press release: The St. Charles R-VI School District Preschool Program achieved recognition of excellence through Missouri Accreditation. This distinguishes it as an exemplary program offering high quality programming to the children of Missouri. The Missouri Accreditation of Programs for Children and Youth has awarded a Certificate of Accreditation to all six sites of the St. Charles R-VI Preschool Program. This certificate is granted to quality programs that offer developmentally appropriate experiences in an environment conducive to children flourishing intellectually, emotionally, socially, and physically. The community of St. Charles, Missouri is fortunate to have a program such as The St. Charles R-VI School District Preschool Program available to serve its families. Page 1
What do we offer? The St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Program is an integrated program that meets children s educational needs and is developmentally appropriate for all children. Experiences are provided to stimulate learning in the physical, social, emotional, cognitive, adaptive, and communication developmental areas so that all children may reach their potential through developmentally appropriate activities. Each child is viewed as a unique person with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development. Who is working with your child? The St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Program employs certified teachers with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. We also provide well-trained teacher assistants who help prepare the environment for children and their interaction with peers and adults. What is our philosophy? The St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Program operates under the philosophy that learning is child-centered, process oriented and choice driven. A variety of learning opportunities are provided, such as language and literacy, dramatic play, blocks, science, math, games, puzzles, books, art, music and motor skill development. Instruction is organized in thematic units. Children learn through play in a safe environment that fosters discovery while building on each child s strengths. Teachers facilitate the development of self-control in children by using positive guidance techniques such as modeling and encouraging appropriate behaviors, redirecting, and setting clear limits. What is our curriculum? The St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Program implements a developmentally appropriate practices curriculum. The focus is hands-on learning from experiencing a variety of classroom activities. Each activity is chosen based on the developmental skills of the children. This practice promotes independence and enhances thinking skills. All classrooms are well equipped with developmentally appropriate materials. All sites have outdoor play areas designed for young children. The early childhood preschool implements the Project Construct curriculum, and the student s developmental progress is assessed using a variety of methods. Page 2
Enrollment is open to children who are at least 3 years old before August 1, 2015. Title I funded preschool spaces are reserved exclusively St. Charles School District resident children who attend the half day preschool program. While non-resident students may apply for tuition paying preschool slots, first priority for enrollment will be for resident All students are required to enroll for Monday through Friday classes. Parents are responsible for providing transportation to and from school. The early childhood preschool offers classes that are multi-age groupings of preschool children. Learning and instruction is individualized as children progress at their own rate and experience success. Research shows that when the classroom is composed of a community of learners with a range of abilities and ages, there are measurable gains in socialization, independence, and interaction with peers. Younger children will be nurtured by older children and benefit from collaborative learning. Older children will show increased levels of competence and leadership. Consideration will be given to the balancing of ages in each classroom. All classes will employ at least one certified teacher and additional adults according to Missouri State Accreditation child to teacher ratio. The following are required upon admittance into the program: Be willing and able to provide transportation for your child to and from school Be responsible for making sure your child attends school every day Agree to automatic withdrawal of funds from a checking or savings account for monthly tuition payments PRESCHOOL LOCATIONS AND TIMES Half day and full day options are available at certain schools. The half day preschool classes will operate on the district s preschool (170 day) calendar and the full day preschool classes will operate on the district s student (176 day) calendar. Classes will be offered at the following times: Half Day Morning Preschool Half Day Afternoon Preschool Full Day Preschool 8:30 am 11:30 am: 12:30 pm 3:30 pm: 8:30 am 3:30 pm: Blackhurst Elementary Monroe Elementary Blackhurst Elementary Coverdell Elementary Null Elementary Coverdell Elementary Harris Elementary Lincoln Elementary The St. Charles School District Early Childhood Half Day Preschool Program offers five day - three hour sessions - Monday through Friday. Depending on location, extended day child care options are also available from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm dependent upon enrollment. Full Day preschool classes are available at Blackhurst and Coverdell Elementary Schools, dependent upon enrollment - Monday through Friday - 8:30 am to 3:30 pm with extended day child care options available 7:00 am until 6:00 pm depending on location. Page 3
PRESCHOOL TUITION REQUIREMENTS Payment via Direct Deposit is required. Tuition payments are due on the 1 st of the month. A $100.00 non-refundable deposit is required to reserve a tuition-paying preschool spot. This fee will be applied to the May tuition bill. HALF DAY PRESCHOOL TUITION 2015-2016 Half Day Preschool tuition is $3,300.00 per year based on a 170 day preschool calendar. Each child will receive a $500.00 scholarship which brings the tuition rate down to $2,800.00 per year. If comparing our tuition rates with other area programs, the below comparison rates chart is provided for your convenience. HALF DAY PRESCHOOL MONTHLY PAYMENTS 10 Monthly Payments Begins August and concludes in May $280.00 HALF DAY PRESCHOOL COMPARISON RATES Yearly $3,300.00 Scholarship $500.00 Tuition Due $2,800.00 10 Monthly Payments = $280.00 per month 36 Weeks = $77.78 per week 170 Days = $16.47 per day FULL DAY PRESCHOOL TUITION 2015-2016 Full Day Preschool tuition is $6,600.00 per year based on the 176 day district student calendar. Each child will receive a $1,000.00 scholarship which brings the tuition rate down to $5,600.00 per year or will qualify for tuition reduction families. If comparing our tuition rates with other area programs, the below comparison rates chart is provided for your convenience. FULL DAY PRESCHOOL MONTHLY PAYMENTS 10 Monthly Payments Begins August and concludes in May $560.00 FULL DAY PRESCHOOL COMPARISON RATES Yearly $6,600.00 Scholarship $1,000.00 Tuition Due $5,600.00 10 Monthly Payments = $560.00 per month 36 Weeks = $155.56 per week 176 Days = $31.82 per day Page 4
FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH TUITION REDUCTION FULL DAY PRESCHOOL ONLY Full Day Preschool Tuition Reduction for Free and Reduced Lunch Families is $2,000.00 per year. FULL DAY PRESCHOOL FREE & REDUCED LUNCH MONTHLY PAYMENTS 10 Monthly Payments Begins August and concludes in May $200.00/MONTH FULL DAY PRESCHOOL FREE & REDUCED LUNCH TUITION REDUCTION COMPARISON RATES Yearly $2,000.00 Scholarship NA Tuition Due $2,000.00 Monthly $200.00 36 Weeks = $55.56 176 Days = $11.36 per day FREE AND REDUCED LUNCH TUITION ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS Child must be approved for free and reduced lunch by completing a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application. Eligibility is verified through Chartwells Food Service. Free and Reduced Lunch eligibility must be maintained in order to continue with the reduced tuition. To receive a copy of the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application, please contact Jeanie Mohrman at 636-443-4087 or email jmohrman@stcharlessd.org. TITLE I FUNDING Half Day Preschool Only Upon receipt of your application, your child will be screened to determine whether they qualify for Title I funding. There will be one session of half day preschool at each site (dependent upon enrollment) with 15 to 20 students attending per session. The guidelines for the Title I early childhood preschool program state that students receiving Title I funding for their preschool tuition will be enrolled based upon greatest academic need and must be residents of the district. Student need is based upon multiple criteria including their performance on the DIAL-4 Assessment. These positions are offered free of charge through Title I funding. The number of Title I preschool slots are dependent upon federal funding and may vary from year to year. Once the Title I positions have been determined and filled, open tuition spaces may remain. Title I funding is not available for full day preschool. CHILD CARE ASSISTANCE Upon acceptance into the preschool program, families whose child is receiving Title I funding or MPP Tuition Reduction will be required to complete the application for the Child Care Assistance Program through the Missouri Department of Social Services at 855-373-4636. Eligibility for the Child Care Assistance Program does NOT factor into preschool placement decisions. Other families may also wish to apply to determine whether they qualify for this financial assistance program. Page 5
2015 2016 EXTENDED DAY CHILD CARE High quality child care for preschool students is offered to compliment the preschool day. The extended day child care will be offered by the District at select locations dependent upon meeting minimum student enrollment numbers. Extended Day Child Care Locations & Times The following schedule is offered depended upon enrollment: Preschool Location AM Extended Day Preschool Times PM Extended Day Blackhurst (Half Day) 7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 11:30 am Not Offered Blackhurst (Full Day) 7:00 am 8:30 am 8:30 am 3:30 pm 3:30 pm 6:00 pm If enough interest exists, extended day child care options may also be offered at Coverdell Elementary. Extended Day Child Care Tuition Rates (Based upon 5 days a week attendance) Monthly Fees Blackhurst 7:00 am 8:30 am (1-1/2 hours) Blackhurst 3:30 pm 6:00 pm (2-1/2 hours) Blackhurst Both AM and PM (4 hours) August through May (10 payments) $80/month $130/month $190/month For further information regarding extended day child care options, please contact Jeanie Mohrman at 636-443-4087. Requirements for Extended Day Child Care Payment via Direct Deposit is required. Tuition payments are due on the 1 st of the month. Page 6
St. Charles School District Early Childhood Preschool Application Form 2015 2016 APPLICATION DUE: March 5, 2015 for first round consideration of Title I funds. Applications received after this date will be considered on a first-come, first-served basis. Child s Legal Name (as it appears on birth certificate): Name child goes by: Birthdate: (must be at least 3 before Aug. 1, 2015) Sex: F M May check all that apply: Caucasian African-American Hispanic Asian Native-American Pacific Islander Is the student of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity? Yes No Child s Address: City: ZIP: Does the child live within the boundaries of the City of St. Charles School District? Yes No Mother s Name: Address: City: ZIP: Home Phone: Cell: Email: Employer or School Attend: Occupation: Employer or School Address: City: ZIP: Work or School Schedule: Work Phone: Father s Name: Address: City: ZIP: Home Phone: Cell: Email: Employer or School Attend: Occupation: Employer or School Address: City: ZIP: Work or School Schedule: Work Phone: Child lives with: Both Parents Mother Father Other Indicate any special custody agreements: Divorce/Custody Agreement Court Order for Protection The school will need copies of legal documents pertaining to custody of the child in order to appropriately handle questions regarding dismissal or other requests. Emergency Contact and Persons Authorized to take Child from facility (other than parent) (Local Only) At least one emergency contact is required: 1) Name: Relationship to child: Address: City: ZIP: Home Phone: Cell: Work: 2) Name: Relationship to child: Address: City: ZIP: Home Phone: Cell: Work: Page 7
Is there a language other than English spoken in the home? Y N If yes, what language? Are you currently enrolled in the Parents as Teachers program? Y N Parent Educator: Do you have other children under the age of five? Y N If Yes, list name(s), birth date(s), and preschool (if applicable): Child s Name Birth Date Preschool (if applicable) Do you have school age children? Y N If Yes, list name(s), birth date(s), and school(s) of attendance: Child s Name Birth Date Preschool (if applicable) Has your child had a Special Education evaluation? Y N Does your child have a current IEP? Y N Has your child had a DIAL-4 screening within the last 6 months (given to 3-5 year olds)? Y N Page 8
PRESCHOOL PREFERENCES Which preschool class times do you prefer? (Note: Preferences are considered, but not guaranteed.) AM Preschool (8:30 am 11:30 am) PM Preschool (12:30 pm 3:30 pm) Either AM or PM Full Day (8:30 am 3:30 pm) Any (Either Half Day or Full Day) To help us with your child s placement, please provide the following information: Which locations do you prefer? (Note: Preferences are considered, but not guaranteed.) 1. Please rank order (1-8) your preschool preferences and select extended day child care options you may need. 2. Please list N/A if a certain preschool program or location cannot be considered. Rank Order Preschool Location Blackhurst HALF DAY Blackhurst FULL DAY Coverdell HALF DAY Coverdell FULL DAY Harris Lincoln Monroe Null Preschool Times & Cost* AM Half Day 8:30am-11:30am Full Day 8:30am-3:30pm $560.00/month I would like to complete an application to check eligibility for free or reduced lunch tuition.** $200.00/month AM Half Day 8:30am-11:30am Full Day 8:30am-3:30pm $560.00/month I would like to complete an application to check eligibility for free or reduced lunch tuition.** $200.00/month AM Half Day 8:30am-11:30am AM Half Day 8:30am-11:30am PM Half Day 12:30pm-3:30pm PM Half Day 12:30pm-3:30pm Extended Day Child Care AM* 7:00am 8:30am $80.00/month 7:00am-8:30am $80.00/month 7:00am-8:30am $80.00/month Currently - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - If AM Child Care becomes available, I am interested. Currently - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - If AM Child Care becomes available, I am interested. Extended Day Child Care PM* 3:30pm-6:00pm $130.00/month Enroll in AM & PM, pay $190.00 per month! 3:30pm-6:00pm $130.00/month Currently - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - If PM Child Care becomes available, I am interested. Notes Tuition only. Reduced tuition available for families qualifying for free or reduced lunch.** Tuition only. Reduced tuition available for families qualifying for free or reduced lunch.** *Payments are based upon 10 months August through May. **Child must be approved for free or reduced lunch by completing a Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application. Eligibility is verified through Chartwells Food Service. Free or Reduced Lunch eligibility must be maintained in order to continue reduced tuition. To receive a copy of the Free and Reduced Price School Meals Application, please contact Jeanie Mohrman at 636-443-4087 or email jmohrman@stcharlessd.org. Page 9
Half Day Preschool - Applies to children attending the half day preschool program: Y N (In District Residents Only). If my child qualifies academically, I would like for Title I funding to pay for his/her half day preschool tuition. (Based upon DIAL-4 academic assessment). Y N If my child does not qualify for Title I funding, I am willing and able to pay for my child s half day preschool tuition ($2,800 per year or 10 monthly payments of $280.00). Assistance may be available through the Child Care Assistance Program offered by the Missouri Division of Social Services. Call 855-373-4636 to check your eligibility. Full Day Tuition Applies to full day preschool program: Y N I am willing and able to pay for my child s full day preschool tuition ($5,600 per year or 10 monthly payments of $560.00). Full Day Free or Reduced Lunch Tuition Reduction Applies to full day preschool program: Y N I currently have a child in the district that qualifies for free or reduced lunch Child s Name Y N I would like to complete an application to check my eligibility for free or reduced lunch tuition ($2,000 per year or 10 monthly payments of $200.00). Will you need extended day child care services for your child? Y N If yes, what times? 7:00 am - 8:30 am (Blackhurst) 3:30 pm 6:00 pm (Blackhurst) If extended day child care was offered at the following locations, I would be interested: 7:00 am 8:30 am (Coverdell) 3:30 pm 6:00 pm (Coverdell) How will the extended day child care services be paid? Y N N/A I am willing and able to pay the tuition for extended day child care services. Assistance may be available through the Child Care Assistance Program offered by the Missouri Division of Social Services. Call 855-373-4636 to check your eligibility. How did you learn about our program? Teacher District Website Neighbor/Friend Internet/Phone Notification Other (Explain) ALL ENROLLMENT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE Parent s Printed Name: Date: Parent s Signature: Page 10