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Dear Parents,
What a privilege it is to welcome your family to Summit Christian. We
are thankful you have chosen our Preschool for your child. It is the
desire of our hearts to provide all our Preschoolers with a loving
environment where they are well cared for and taught the love of God. It
will be extremely helpful and important that each parent review the
policies and practices that are followed at Summit Christian Preschool.
The Preschool Parent Policy Handbook has been prepared with the purpose
of serving as a guide and information resource for all our families as
well as staff. Please familiarize yo urselves
with the enclosed information, as I am sure it will be useful in the
future.
Again, thank you for enrolling your child in our Preschool and becoming
a part of our Summit Christian family. We commit this ministry to the
Lord Jesus Christ and gratefully serve Him by striving to meet the needs
of the children in love, in teaching and in harmony.
Yours in Christ,
Mrs. Louise K. Mancini
Preschool Director
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“Train up a child in
the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.”
Proverbs 22:6 |
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School History
Christian Because
Christian Philosophy
Mission
Statement
Purpose
Statement of Faith
Enrollment Ages and Accreditation
Non-Discrimination Statement
School Hours
Holidays
Absences
Spiritual
Awareness and Character Building
Health Department Requirements
for
Admission to a Child Care Center
Health Care
Colds, Fever,
Behavior Patterns
SCS Preschool
Communicable Disease Policy
Head Lice |
The
Preschool Day
Curriculum for
All Ages
Breakfast,
Lunches, Lunch Orders and Snacks
Clothing
Bedding and Naptime
Toys
Pictures
Birthdays
Visits and
Conferences
Supervised Playground Time
Signing In and
Out
Campus Traffic
Procedures
Accident or Incident Procedures
Discipline
Emergency Procedures
Security
Financial Policies
Application Form and
Withdrawal of Preschool Children |
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History
Summit Christian School opened its doors under the name of New Hope
Christian Academy in September of 1972, and has been in continuous
operation since that time. In February of 1974, Calvary Baptist Church
purchased and began operating the school. The school’s name was changed
to Summit Christian School in August of 1974, and is now it’s own
501(C)(3) entity.
In 1987, the school purchased an additional three and one-half acres
contiguous to the existing ten-acre campus to allow for future growth.
In 1989, the preschool was enlarged and expanded to include infants
(six-week-olds) through children three years of age. This program is
housed in our beautiful 10,500 square foot Preschool Center, located on
the west side of the campus. It can accommodate over 200 children of
this age group.
In February of 1994, property was purchased on the corner of Haverhill
Road and Summit Boulevard (over 4 acres), bringing the total campus size
to nearly 19 acres.
The Enochs Center, our gymnasium / multipurpose building, in April of
2003. This facility houses classrooms on the upper level and a beautiful
gymnasium used for athletics, chapels, assemblies and programs.
Phase I of a master site plan has been submitted and approved by Palm
Beach County which includes future upgrades such as classrooms,
additional land, paving, a recreational building and athletic field
space. This site plan is incorporated into a capital campaign designed
to move the school to the next level of excellence. The future of Summit
Christian School continues to progress as the Lord opens doors and leads
our pathway.
Christian Because
Summit Christian School is a private, non-denominational, not-for-profit
Christian School. The purpose of Summit Christian School is to provide a
distinctive quality Christian education founded on the principle that
Jesus is our Savior and the source of all truth. We expand this
principle and show how this truth can be applied in all facets of life.
In every subject, the instructors attempt to show the Lord’s place - in
history, science, math, English, etc. In history, man is viewed as God’s
creation whose past actions can only be interpreted as being right or
wrong in light of man’s greatest history book - the Bible. Science, too,
starts with man’s origin and presents God’s creation in six literal
twenty-four hour days as the only intelligent beginning. Some basic
concepts of God cannot really be understood until the study of math is
undertaken. In geometry, a circle illustrates God in that it has no
beginning and no end. In English, death can be viewed by a Christian as
a comma - a short pause with more to come, not as the final punctuation
mark, the period. The Bible is taught in every grade with an emphasis on
the lost state of man and man’s need for salvation and continued growth
in the Lord Jesus Christ.
The school strives to achieve a level of academic excellence which will
enable the graduate to be well prepared for whatever future he may
choose, whether it would be further training in college or in vocational
aspirations.
SCS is fully accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges
and Schools (FACCS), the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS),
and is a member of the National Council for Private School Accreditation
(NCPSA) and Florida High School Athletic Association (FHSAA).
Our faculty members maintain the highest standards of excellence. All
are certified through FACCS and they attend seminars and enrichment
programs throughout the year to continue their educational growth such
as the Philosophy of Education Course and local college master degree
programs. They are dedicated to providing a caring, Christian
environment to nurture the spirit as well as the mind.
Christian Philosophy
Christian philosophy sees all things in their relationship to Jesus
Christ. Truth can be fully known and rightly understood only in the
light of its relationship to God in Christ, for in Him, who is Truth,
are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. God gives evidence
of Himself in His works, for “...of Him, and through Him, and to Him are
all things...” (Romans 11:36) Therefore, a study of “all things” in
light of God’s revelation is the crux of a Christian philosophy of
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to impact students
for God’s Kingdom:
To teach them to think critically and Biblically, to act morally and
responsibly, while providing an environment that gives them
security,
significance, and opportunity.
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Purpose
1. To lead students to receive Jesus as Lord and Savior
2. To assist parents to provide a Christian Education for their children
spiritually, morally, physically, academically
and socially to the highest degree of his/her capabilities
under God
3. To encourage children and parents to become rightly related to the
ministry of a local Bible believing
evangelical church
Statement of Faith
In order to give a clear understanding of the fundamentals of the
Christian faith for which Summit Christian without exception stands, we
include in this handbook our “Statement of Faith.”
- We believe the Bible is the
inspired, infallible, inerrant, authoritative Word of God. (II Tim.
3:16)
- We believe there is one God,
eternally existent in three persons: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
(Gen. 1:1; John 10:30; John 4:24)
- We believe in the Deity of our Lord
Jesus Christ (John 10:33); in His virgin birth (Isa. 7:14; Matt.
1:23; Luke 1:35); in His sinless life (Heb. 4:15, 7:25); in His
miracles (John 2:11); in His vicarious and atoning death through His
shed blood (Eph. 1:7; Col. 1:14); in His bodily resurrection (John
11:25); in His ascension to the right hand of the Father (Acts
1:11); and in His personal, imminent return in power and glory.
(Rev. 18:11-16)
- We believe that all men are sinful
by nature (Rom. 3:23; 5:8) and as such at enmity with God and
therefore regeneration by the Holy Spirit is absolutely essential to
their salvation. (Rom. 3:19)
- We believe that men are justified on
the single ground of faith in the shed blood of Jesus Christ and
that only by God’s grace through faith alone are we saved. (Acts
13:38-39)
- We believe that Satan is a person
and that hell is a place of eternal conscious punishment of all
unsaved. (Job 1:6-7; Matt. 25:46) (Rev. 20:14-15)
- We believe that the Holy Spirit
convicts of sin, makes believers children of God through the new
birth, assuring them of heaven, and by His indwelling enables
Christians to live a godly life. (John 16:8; I Cor. 3:16; I Cor.
12:13)
- We believe in the resurrection of
both the saved and the lost; the saved unto the resurrection of life
and they that are lost unto the resurrection of damnation. (John
5:28-29)
- We believe that the Body of Christ
consists only of those who are born again (John 3:3), for whom
Christ now makes intercession in heaven (Heb. 7:25), and for whom He
shall return. (John 14:3)
- We believe in Christ’s “Great
Commission” to the Church to go into all the world and preach the
gospel to every creature, baptizing and teaching those who believe.
(Matthew 28:19 - 20)
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Enrollment Ages and
Accreditation
Summit Christian Preschool will enroll infants (six-weeks-old) and
children through K4 (Pre-Kindergarten). Our Preschool is regularly
inspected by the Florida Health Department through the year. We comply
with all their rules and regulations, and also comply with all county
and state fire and safety regulations. Summit Christian School is
accredited by the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools
(FACCS) and is a memeber of Christian Schools of Palm Beach County (CSPBC).
All Preschool teachers have their Childhood Development Associates
Credential (CDA) and Assistants are also required to complete the
Department of Children & Families 40 hour child care course. All
Preschool attend in-service courses each year to increase their
knowledge of early childhood education and to stay updated on all
requirements. CPR and first aid classes are attended by the Preschool
staff and their certification is renewed on a regular basis.
Non-Discrimination Statement
No person, on the grounds of race, color, national or ethnic origin, is
excluded or otherwise subjected to discrimination in receiving services
at Summit Christian School; nor does SCS hire or assign staff on the
basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin. SCS reserves the right
to refuse admission to an applicant or to discontinue the enrollment of
a student if the conduct within the home or the conduct of the student
is in opposition to the Biblical lifestyle taught by the school. This
includes sexual immorality, homosexual orientation,
or inability to support the moral principles of the school.
School Hours
Our facility is open from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
The Late Fee Charge for children picked up after 6:00 PM is $3.00 per
minute.
Holidays
The Preschool is open throughout the year, except for the following
holidays:
Fri., July 4, 2008............................Independence Day
Thurs., Aug. 9, 2008 (3PM closing)..Staff Retreat
Fri., Aug. 10, 2008.........................Staff Retreat
Mon., Sept. 3, 2008........................Labor Day
Wed.- Fri., Nov. 21-23, 2008............Thanksgiving
Mon. - Wed., Dec. 24-26, 2008........Christmas
Mon.-Tues., Dec. 31, 2008 & Jan. 1, 2009 New Year
Fri., Mar. 21, 2009..........................Good Friday
Mon., May 28, 2009........................Memorial Day
Fri., July 3, 2009.............................Independence Day
Aug. 2009 Staff Retreat...................Date TBA
Absences
The enrollment contract is made by parents to reserve a place in the
school for their child. Therefore, there can be no refunds or allowances
for absences. In the case of an absence due to illness for a period of a
month or more, an arrangement can be made to withdraw the child
temporarily. This, however, must be done in writing to the director and
with written notice from the attending physician.
Spiritual Awareness and Character Building
Daily devotions (“Blessings for Little Ones”), prayer, pledges to the
American Flag, Christian Flag and the Bible will be the start of each
day. The children will be taught Bible stories from both the Old and New
Testaments. Practical Christianity will be emphasized in all aspects of
the school program.
Health Department
Requirements for Admission to a Child Care Center
The Florida Department of Health requires the Preschool to have on file
the following documents for each child:
1. Health History Form
A. A Health History and Medical Examination must be on file
for each child. This must be done by an attending
physician and only the Physical Form
3040 (yellow form) is acceptable. The physical is good for two (2)
years.
B. A Certificate of Immunization - Form 680, Part B (blue
form). This form must be obtained from a private physician
or the Palm Beach County Health
Department. Your child’s vaccination schedule is recommended as follows
by
the American Academy of Pediatrics
and must include these immunizations:
* Birth = Hepatitis B
* 2 months = DPT (diphtheria -
tetanus - pertussis); Oral Polio Vaccine; HIB
* 4 months = DTP; Oral Polio Vaccine;
HIB; Hepatitus B
* 6 months = DTP; HIB
* 15 months = Measles Vaccine;
Rubella Vaccine; Mumps Vaccine; HIB
* 18 months = DTP Booster; Oral Polio
Booster; Varciella; Hepatitus B
* 4-6 years = DTP Booster; Oral Polio
Booster, MMR
* 14-16 years (and every 10 years
thereafter) = Tetanus and Diphtheria Booster
* Varivax = Chicken Pox
2. Birth Certificate (certified copy).
3. An Emergency Medical Authorization Form signed by parent(s)
(notarized)
4. Alternate Nutrition Plan Agreement, signed by parent(s)
5. Child Care Facility Brochure Statement, signed by parent
Please note again the items that the Florida Health Department require
for admission. Remember, your child’s immunization must be up-to-date at
the time of entrance. However, while enrolled, if your child is due for
another immunization, this must be done within the required date noted
on the prior record. If these records become outdated, then your child
may not return to school until the proper immunizations are made
current. If there is some physical reason why your child cannot be given
a shot, then a doctor’s note must be provided as to the reason AND when
the next immunization will be given. This is for your child’s protection
as well as for the protection of the other children in the school.
The Preschool’s Communicable Disease Policy is in this handbook. Please
review this information carefully. SCS Preschool employees follow the
guidelines established for its employees in the OSHA “Occupational
Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens” rule. A copy of our written policy is
available upon request.
Health Care
When a child is absent, we ask for notification from the parent stating
the reason for the absence and the dates of the absences. If illness is
the reason, we must know the type of illness. A release from the
attending physician is required if the illness is highly communicable or
very serious.
If a child requires medication, we are allowed to administer it to
him/her only if the following requirements are met:
A. An SCS medication release form must be signed by the parent, stating
the name of the child, the name of the
prescription medication, dosage and times to be given.
B. Medication must arrive at school stored in the original prescription
container.
C. If any nebulizer treatments must be administered, we ask that it be
done by the parent or legal guardian when
possible. Staff will administer treatment if parent or legal
guardian is unable to come.
Notify SCS immediately if the student or another member of his family
has contracted a serious communicable disease.
Colds, Fever, Behavior Patterns
The health and well-being of your child is of primary importance to us.
If a child has a contagious cold, fever, flu, etc., he/she may not be
brought to school. For the protection of all concerned, a child with a
common cold is requested to be absent at least two or three days during
the most contagious period. No child is permitted in school who has:
A. Significant elevation of temperature (above 100 degrees rectal
temperature or 99 degrees oral temperature).
B. Skin rash - undiagnosed or not under treatment.
C. Inflamed and/or infectious eyes (conjunctivitis/pink eye, etc.).
Child may not return until discharge is cleared up.
D. Sore throat.
E. Vomiting or diarrhea.
F. Please note: A child should be without fever, vomiting or diarrhea
for 24 hours before returning to school.
If the fever is attributable to a non-contagious illness, the
child may return the next day. If your child needs to
go to the doctor for any illness, a doctor's release note is
required to return to school.
These standards are set by the Health Department and SCS Preschool must
comply with these rules. If a child becomes ill at school, he/she will
be made comfortable in an isolated area while waiting for his/her
parents to arrive. Parents should make arrangements for someone to pick
up the child within an hour after the contact is made.
Parents should inform the teacher or director of any irregularities or
upsets in the child’s routine. Such things as the hospitalization of
another member of the family, the death of a member of the family or a
family pet; the extended absence of someone dear to the child or
involvement in an accident.
Any other things which might cause a change in the child’s behavior or
mood should be explained so that the staff might pray for your child and
endeavor to make any allowances necessary for the child’s emotional
welfare.
Summit Christian Preschool Communicable
Disease Policy
Our Preschool strives to maintain a healthy school environment by
instituting controls designed to prevent the spread of communicable
diseases. The term “communicable disease” shall mean an illness which
arises as a result of a specific infectious agent which may be
transmitted either directly or indirectly by a susceptible host,
infected person or animal to another person.
A teacher or administrative official who reasonably suspects that a
student or employee has a communicable disease shall immediately notify
the preschool director. The reportable diseases include the following:
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS), Aids Related Complex (ARC),
Amebiasis, Animal Bite of Humans by a potentially rabid animal, Anthrax,
Botulism, Brucellosis, Campylobacteriosis, Chameroid, Dengue, Diptheria,
Encephalitis, Giardiasis (acute), Gonorrhea, Granuloma Inquinale,
Hasen’s Disease (Leprosy), Hemorrhagic Fevers, Hepatitis, Histoplasmosis,
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Legionnaire’s Disease, Leptospirosis,
Lymphogranuloma Venereum, Malaria, Measles (Rubeola), Meningitis,
Meningococcal Disease, Mumps, Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning, Pertussis,
Pesticide Poisoning, Plague, Poliomyelitis, Psittacosis, Rabies,
Relapsing Fever, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, R. Rickettsia, Rubella
including congenital, Salmonellosis, Schistosomiasis, Shigellosis,
Smallpox, Syphilis, Tetanus, Toxoplasmosis (acute), Trichinosis,
Tuberculosis, Tularemia, Typhoid Fever, Typhus, Vibrio Cholera, Vibrio
Infections, Yellow Fever.
Any student or employee with a communicable disease for which
immunization is required by law or is available, shall be temporarily
excluded from school while ill and during the recognized periods of
communicability. Students and employees with communicable disease for
which immunization is not available shall be excluded from school while
ill. If the nature of the disease and circumstances warrant, our school
may require an independent physician’s examination of the student or
employee to verify the diagnosis of communicable disease. (The School
reserves the right to make all final decisions necessary to enforce its
communicable disease policy and to take all necessary action to control
the spread of communicable diseases within the school.)
Head Lice
South Florida, with its tropical climate, lends itself to the common
problem of head lice among children. After examination, any student
found to be affected will be sent home for treatment. It is each
parent’s responsibility to check the hair of their own children on a
daily basis. It is expected that a child sent home to be treated along
the lines outlined below will be successful in ending any cases.
Students may return to school after treatment/inspection of the
hair/scalp show elimination of the lice.
Nit removal is the step many parents fail to do completely or postpone
too long. Nit removal is a painstaking, time-consuming, and often
frustrating task. Nits do not come off easily; each must be snagged
firmly by fingernails or lice comb, slid down the hair shaft and
removed. Just remember this: one remaining nit that hatches will soon
lay eggs and you’ll have to go through the procedure again! For this
reason, we must enforce a “No Nit Policy.” Your pharmacist can recommend
a suitable shampoo for you and the correct procedure for use. Remember
these three steps:
• Shampoo Vigorously
• Rinse Thoroughly • Comb Carefully
Head lice is no reflection in any way upon a person’s personal hygiene
or cleanliness. This condition is found wherever large groups gather and
can be picked up in any place upon contact with a person having such a
condition. Please check your child daily to help us keep this under
control.Some prevention hints:
• Warn children not to lend their comb or brush to anyone or to borrow
barrettes, hair ribbons, etc.
• Keep hats, scarves and so forth in book bags instead of on a shelf
next to others.
• Check and launder child’s sweaters, sweatshirts and jackets.
• Advise your child not to share other children’s hats, sweaters,
sweatshirts, earphones, headphones,
sports headgear or sleeping bags.
If you purchase or receive new clothing for your child, wash it (and
clothing retrieved from lost-and-found) before wearing.
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The Preschool Day
Although the facility is open from 7:00 AM until 6:00 PM, it is not
mandatory for any child to be present for all of those hours. Times of
arrival are flexible to suit the needs of the child’s family. Because of
this flexibility, any day the child is in school for five hours or more
will be considered a full day’s attendance. All curriculum material will
be included between the hours of 8:30 AM and 11:30 AM. Please understand
that if your child arrives after 8:30 AM, the teacher cannot go back to
a subject or activity that may have already been covered that morning.
Curriculum for All Ages
Infants and Toddlers - The Wee Learn curriculum guide is used for
Infant and Toddler classes. This curriculum helps provide guidance and
activities in each unit to help the child develop their verbal and
social skills appropriate for this stage of development. Also inclusive
are the spiritual, physical, mental and emotional areas which provide a
balanced program of early childhood education for the youngest children
in our program. This curriculum is developed around themes which provide
opportunities for the infants and toddlers to learn about God, Jesus,
the Bible, the Church, self, family, others and the natural world.
Teachers are encouraged to use the activities in this guide to plan
activities which will meet the specific needs and interests of each
child. Enhancements to this curriculum also include music and movement,
hand-on arts and crafts, storytime, sign-language, Spanish and outdoor
buggy rides or playground time based upon their age.
Twos - The A Beka curriculum is used for all of our students from
twos through K4. Specifically in our two year old program Numbers and
Skills with Button Bear activity book us used that helps the children
sharpen their listening skills, follow directions, and practice eye-hand
coordination as they learn number concepts one through fifteen. The
Button Bear Learning Guide also has another activity book for arts &
crafts which allows children to develop their motor skills while, at the
same time, correlates concepts with academics, Bible teaching, seasons
and holidays. For additional emphasis on coloring, painting and tracing
to help develop their fine-motor skills, we also incorporate the Child
Art for 2’s enhancement book. As a part of the A Beka curriculum, we
also incorporate the Daily Bible curriculum, language development,
poetry and music instruction.
Our Learning Centers are an important means to develop their social,
verbal and cognitive development through role play, sharing and
interaction with one another. Additional enhancements also include
nutrition, a fire-safety program called “Learn Not to Burn”, a
specialized Science class, Spanish, chapel, prayer, sign-language and
the study of community helpers.
Threes - As indicated earlier, the A Beka curriculum expands
their program for the three-year-old students to include Letters &
Sounds which is a beginning alphabet book for young learners. Each new
letter is introduced by an animal alphabet friend that helps the
children recognize the letter as well as the letter’s sound. Each animal
has a song in the curriculum lesson plans that helps reinforce the sound
learned. It is also designed to teach early writing skills as children
learn letter formation and practice eye-hand coordination by tracing,
painting or gluing items to letter shapes. Child Art for 3’s and Numbers
& Skills with Button Bear resource books are used to develop creativity,
fine-motor skills and numbers concepts. Our Bible curriculum is used
daily with visuals of Old and New Testament Bible stories. Prayer,
chapel and song-time during Bible teaching prepare the minds and hearts
of the children for the Word of God and giving praise to Him for all
things.
Our variety of Learning Centers continues to enhance our curriculum
teaching with Home Living (role-playing of community helpers, families),
Library, Science Discovery, Manipulatives (puzzles and games), Blocks &
Transportation, Arts & Crafts (including paint easels) and the Computer
Station. Their activities also include the importance of Health and
Nutrition, Sign Language, Chapel, Spanish, a specialized Science class,
Music, Arts & Crafts.
Fours - The K4 ABeka curriculum broadens the language development
teaching in the areas of phonics, reading and writing. With the use of
miniature alphabet cards, writing and readiness skills workbooks, most
of the students are able to read by the end of the year and understand
the concepts of their vowels, consonants and blend words. The ability to
work in small reading groups with the students brings great results of
accomplishment to each child. Additionally to the K4 curriculum is the
Phonics & Numbers workbook that challenges the student in areas of
letter and number recognition, blends, counting and mathematical
concepts. The Bible curriculum is also used in daily teaching as well as
teaching the importance of prayer and a personal relationship with Jesus
Christ. Praise and Worship Music is sung and heard daily but especially
enjoyed when they attend Chapel once a week in the gym. Students must be
present by 8:30 a.m. on Chapel days. PE is also a favorite of our K4
students along with Spanish, Science, Art and Sign Language.
The Learning Centers in the K4 program include the following: Computer
Center, Home-Living, Science & Discovery, Library, Blocks &
Transportation, Games/Manipulatives and Art. Included in our varied
activities is a specialized Science class, Spanish, community helpers
and the importance of good manners. Educating our children about “health
nutrition” and “fire safety” are also included enrichment curriculums
that teach the students about the importance of healthy eating and
exercise as well as learning about fire safety rules. |
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Outdoor play is vital
to children of all ages for growth and development. The students have
both morning
and afternoon playground time to develop healthy bodies, coordination
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Breakfast
We all know the importance of beginning our day with a balanced
breakfast. Obviously, the infant and toddler rooms are feeding the
babies according to the child's individual schedule. However, once they
are in the two's and above, we prefer their breakfast be given at home
because they are very active from the moment they arrive and prefer to
play rather than eat. Early arrivals may eat the breafast you provide,
but we ask that it be kept very quick and easy (i.e., nutritional bars,
fruit, cheese sticks, peanut butter toast, yogurt, etc.)
Lunches and Snacks
For the infants, baby food, bottles and snacks must be provided from
home and be clearly labeled. All formula bottles and formula cereals
must be premixed at home. We can only warm up these items, not mix the
ingredients. All milk and juices must be brought in to school in the
original store container (quart size) with a visible expiration date or
in a ready-made bottle with a cap. Also acceptable are individual juice
boxes or half-pint size servings.
All children have the option of bringing a lunch and a drink from home
or purchasing their lunch from the cafeteria. Due to parental snack
preferences and allergy concerns, all snacks need to be provided by the
parents. A pitcher of water is kept available in the classroom. It is
extremely important that your child’s name be printed clearly on the
outside of his or her lunchbox and also on any containers inside the
lunchbox. Please do not send any soda, candy bars, glass jars or
bottles. Please limit the amount of candy and chocolate in lunchboxes.
Be certain that the Preschool is notified of any food allergies your
child may have.
Lunch Orders
Our cafeteria program is catered. You have the option of ordering your
child’s lunch by completing the order form provided weekly. The hot
order selections must be ordered one week in advance. Menus will be sent
home, posted in the lobby, on the information board and on our website
at www.summitchristian.com
Clothing
It is recommended that boys and girls wear washable play clothes which
will allow them to play freely without worry of getting dirty. Girls may
wear shorts, but must not wear a halter or half-top. A shirt, blouse, or
T-shirt is acceptable. If dresses are worn, shorts must be worn
underneath.
Each child should bring an extra set of clothing (except shoes) in a
plastic zip-loc bag to be kept at school in his or her cubby for
emergency use. Please remember to label this clothing with your child’s
name.
For safety reasons we ask that you do not permit your child to wear
cowboy boots, sandals or any open-toed shoes to school. Children must
wear socks at all times. Sneakers are the shoe of preference.
Bedding and Naptime
Toddlers through K4 children have a daily afternoon rest period. The
school will provide mats; however, you will need to provide a small
towel or fitted crib sheet to cover the mat (this also needs to be
marked with your child’s name). This cover is to be taken home each
Friday to be laundered and returned on the following Monday.
For children who are infants, they will have their own crib and will
sleep according to their individual schedule. All crib sheets will be
provided by the school. Blankets and personal (non-sharing) toys to
remain in the crib are provided by the parents and must be marked with
the child’s name.
Toys
Please refrain from sending in toys with your child each day. We have so
many choices for them here and they understand the concept of sharing
much easier than an toy brought from home. However, there may be days
for “Show & Tell” opportunities and your child’s teacher will let you
know in advance. Please keep in mind, toys that look like weapons (guns,
knives, swords, etc.) are not permitted.
Please be aware that only videos and DVD’s that meet the teachers
approval and have a "G" rating may be shown, so please do not send any
in with another rating.
Pictures
Please bring two wallet-sized photographs or snapshots of your child the
first week of school - one for your child's application and one for the
teacher. Once a year, a professional photographer will take pictures of
the children which will be offered to you for your purchase.
Birthdays
Birthdays may be celebrated with store package refreshments, provided by
the parents. Please make these arrangements in advance with your child’s
teacher for the day of celebration and any festivities you would like to
plan for your child and the class. Again, please remember, any foods
brought in for the class must be store bought items per Health
Department regulations.
Visits and Conferences
Occasional and brief unannounced drop-in visits are welcome, as long as
there is no undue disruption to the student, the class or the staff.
Visitors and parents are also welcome to make an appointment to visit
our school for a tour between the hours of 8:30 AM and 3:30 PM.
Conferences with the director or teacher may also be made by appointment
to discuss your child’s progress and development.
If you need to call your child’s teacher during the hours of 9:00 AM and
12:00 PM, please leave a message with the receptionist and the teacher
will return your call as soon as possible, most likely at nap time. If
it is an emergency, please make us aware how the preschool can help.
Supervised Playground Time
The children have playground activity both in the morning and afternoon.
Playground time objectives:
A. To give the children an opportunity to develop socially,
intellectually, physically and emotionally
B. Provide for gross motor development
C. Teach safety habits
D. Use creativity in play
E. To enjoy sunny Florida year round
“Signing In” and “Signing Out”
This policy is of the utmost importance. Each day when arriving at
school, the parent or an adult pre-authorized by the parent (in writing)
must sign the child in by using the parent’s full name; the same applies
when a child is removed from school. In all instances, the time must be
indicated on the Sign-in/Sign-out sheet. Failure to comply with this
rule can result in a $5.00 charge per instance.
Campus Traffic Procedures
Anyone driving on campus grounds is required to obey SCS Traffic Rules:
5 MPH speed limit, adhereance to the designated drop-off and pick-up
points, following the direction of all traffic assistants and traffic
patterns. They are also required to display the Identification Card for
access through security. SCS reserves the right to deny access to any
vehicle viewed as suspicious or not obeying the traffic rules. Violation
of SCS Traffic Rules may result in a fine assessed to their school
account. The safety of our students is of utmost importance. SCS
reserves the right to deny access to any vehicle viewed as suspicious or
not obeying the traffic rules.
Accident or Incident
Procedures
Our responsibility is to the safety of the children and the guideline
for all the daily events in our program. Adult supervision and safety
proofing go hand-in-hand to ensure, to the best of our ability, that
children can participate in daily activities without fear. However, all
that we do to maintain a safe environment, children are going to get
hurt. All accidents will be washed, iced (and bandaged, if necessary).
It is our policy to notify at least one parent (or emergency contact
person) immediately upon any accident or incident. For questionable
injuries or medical concerns, 911 will be called. The Accident
Notification Form (see appendix) completed by the staff must be signed
by a parent within 48 hours.
Discipline
Discipline is an important part of the learning experience within our
Preschool/Early Learning Development Center. It helps children learn
self-control and respect for others while setting age appropriate
boundaries. SCS is here to guide, be consistent and loving, yet firm.
Positive re-enforcement is used such as stickers, stamps, words of
praise and notes of encouragement.
If the behavior of a child becomes inappropriate, aggressive or
disruptive, a parent will be notified. A conference may be requested by
the teacher or director for repetitive actions. Teachers are trained to
handle behavioral matters in the classroom; however, there may be some
times when it is in the best interest of the child (and class) that
he/she be brought to the front office. There, the child will have a
private “cool-down/time-out” period until they can regain self-control,
talk things out, pray and be encouraged to have a better day. An
improved attitude and appropriate apologies are necessary for the child
to return to class. On occasion, a parent is called to pick up their
child due to repeated behavioral or emotional circumstances, but that is
after every attempt has been made by staff to redirect or comfort the
child (based on their needs). Rarely is a child asked to be withdrawn
from the Preschool due to extenuating issues or needs that we are unable
to meet.
Steps Taken Toward Positive Reinforcement
1. Prayer (group and individually)
2. Praise and Affirmation (verbal and written)
3. Redirection (of actions or activities)
4. Cool Down/Quiet Time (time to calm down in the classroom apart from
the others)
5. Time Out (private time with the director or assistant to regain
self-control and pray together before returning to class)
Toddlers, Twos and Threes - Daily/weekly reports will be
completed by the teacher for parent reference each day. These forms will
be kept in the child's folder for easy reference when you pick up your
child. The completed update will be sent home every Friday. This
informational form is to indicate praises, development, etc. If there
are any major concerns or behavioral issues, you will be contacted
personally by the teacher for further discussion.
K4 Procedures - An age-appropriate positive reinforcement “Token
Incentive” procedure is used for K4 students to help motivate them to
develop their good habits, manners and choices. As the staff works with
all the children each day, the desire is to “catch them doing good” as
“even a child is known by his actions...” Proverbs 20:11. A token will
be given to a child by a teacher or the director when recognized or
praised for his/her actions. The child will keep their tokens in a
designated pouch. When they have earned 5 tokens, they will get to
select something from the “Praise Box” or choose a special privilege
(i.e., lunch with a friend, helper of the day, etc.) Tokens are only
given by the teacher... not taken away. The only way a child may have to
forfeit one of their own tokens is if he/she is brought to the office
for a behavorial matter.
Goals to help K4 students succeed are:
1. Being a first-time listener
2. Making good choices
3. Being kind to one another
4. Showing respect to adults and one another
5. Following safety rules
Parents, you can help us by bringing in prizes for the “Praise Box”!
To keep you informed of your child’s development, a Progress Report will
be sent home twice yearly (at the end of December and again at the end
of May).
Emergency Procedures
In case of emergency (such as hurricanes, tropical storms, tropical
watches, etc.) when school must be closed, the announcement will be made
over radio station WRMB (89.3 FM) and over television channels 5, 10, 12
and 25. We will also change the voice mail message on Extension 300
(Receptionist) and Extension 326 (Preschool) will be changed to reflect
the closing. SCS normally follows the same decision made by the Palm
Beach County School Board and Palm Beach County Offices. Please be sure
to check the late weather report before retiring for the evening before
an impending storm. Severe weather/tornado drills are held periodically.
Fire drills are required monthly. The fire drill signal is a regular
fire department type bell. When the signal is given, all in-class
activities must cease and exits made promptly.
Security
Crisis Emergency Training and Procedures have been studied and practiced
with all staff and policies are continuously reviewed through in-service
classes. A full-time year-round Security Guard has been extremely
helpful for schoolwide safety awareness and immediate communication to
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Financial Policies
Registration: The registration fee is non-refundable and
non-transferable. It includes matriculation costs, student insurance and
PTF dues.
Preschool Fees: The Preschool fee is an annual fee that can be
paid in full in July or on a monthly basis. The fee is based on 50
weeks. This incorporates two weeks absence for vacations, illness,
emergency weather conditions, etc. Preschool hours are 7:00 AM to 6:00
PM. A late pick up fee of $3.00 per minute will be charged for each
child remaining after 6:00 PM.
Financial Assistance and Tuition
Reductions
Scholarships and tuition reduction programs will be applied on scheduled
dates. Obtain information on these programs from the Business Office.
Supply Fees
Infant-Two’s .........$125 Three’s and
K4.........$250
This one-time, annual fee must be paid with your September 1st payment
includes the cost of a Preschool Memory Book, workbooks, supplies, art
and craft materials and science class with Professor Curiosity.
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Tuition
Schedules: Infants through four years old |
Option 1:
Annual Tuition Rates |
Option 2:
Monthly Tuition Rates |
| Infant $10,900 |
Infant $909 |
| Toddler $10,600 |
Toddler $884 |
| Two’s-K4 $9,100 |
Two’s-K4 $756 |
Tuition
Reductions
2nd Child $1,000
3rd Child $2,000
4th Child $3,000
5th Child $4,000
Tuition Payment Options
Option 1: Pay in Full
• All applicable fees
• Pay tuition in full by July 30, 2008 and receive a 3% discount.
(Credit cards may NOT be used with this option)
Option 2: 12 Monthly Payments
FACTS Management Company
• All applicable fees
• 12 monthly payments - due September through August.
| Two payment
methods: |
| Automatic Bank Draft |
Monthly Invoicing |
| • Annual fee of $41 |
• Annual fee of $45 |
| • Choose to pay on the 5th
or 20th of each month |
• Receive an invoice by mail -
payment due on the first of each month |
| • Late fee of $25 |
• Late fee of $25 |
| • No monthly service fees |
• No monthly service fees |
Policies and
Fees
- The registration fee is due at the
time of registration: it is non-refundable and non-transferable.
This fee must be paid at time of enrollment in order to hold a place
in the class.
- The Preschool Fee is an annual fee.
The Preschool year runs from September to August of the following
year.
- All tuition payments will be
processed by FACTS Management Company. You may view your payments
and account by accessing “My FACTS Account” at
www.summitchristian.com, our school website.
- A $25.00 NSF Fee will be charged for
failed Automatic Draft attempts and returned checks (whether written
to FACTS or SCS). Additional failed Automatic Draft attempts will
incur an additional $25.00 fee. A second attempt may be made to
deposit returned checks. The second time the same check is returned,
there will be an additional $25.00 fee and the check will not be
re-deposited. It must be replaced with cash.
- Late payments will incur a $25.00
Late Fee.
- Your account with Summit Christian
School is a family account. This account must be satisfied in order
to receive any report cards, transcripts and records.
- Overdue accounts may result in the
student not being permitted to attend school until the account is
made current.
- A cash receipt is given when payment
is made in cash. Please keep your receipt so you have a record of
your payment.
- Preschool closes at 6:00 PM. A "late
pick-up fee" of $3.00 per minute will be charged for each child
remaining after 6:00 PM. It is imperative that you make every effort
to pick up your child before 6:00 PM.
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Application Form
An Application Form must be filled out by the parent or guardian. This
form must have the signature of at least one parent and must be
notarized. All Health Department required forms as well as an SCS
Emergency Form must be filled out by the parent prior to the starting
date of any child to school. Upon acceptance of your child into the
Preschool, a registration fee is required and the starting date will be
determined.
Withdrawal of Preschool Children
A parent or guardian must complete a Withdrawal Form in the Business
Office on or before the final day of attendance. Remember that
attendance for any part of a month (even one day) is considered the same
as the entire month and is your financial responsibility. If a child is
out for a month or more, the registration fee must be paid again, unless
the absence is due to illness and prior arrangements have been made with
the school. |
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