Madeira Elementary School
2015-2016 /
Hello Parents,
Madeira Elementary PTO is pleased to host the Before-school Language Program again at MES for 2015-2016! This program allows participants to engage in a year long in-depth approach to learning. Come visit our booth at the Parent Information Nights in August to find out more details!
Program
Classes are taught by caring and enthusiastic teachers from the Cincinnati Spanish Academy (CSA). CSA’s mission is to provide an enriching lesson complete with songs, listening exercises and interactive activities. This creative and developmental approach encourages involvement from all participants.
The objective of the program is to immerse kids in the language as much as possible so that kids acquire the language similar to how they learned their first language. The focus is on understanding the spoken language, first attempts at using the language, and reinforcement through exercises in grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure. Kids build on what they learn year-after-year and progress through basics such as colors, numbers, and letters through using various verb tenses and constructing basic phrases as vocabulary becomes more robust. Visit www.cincinnatispanishacademy.com for more information about their program and staff.
Admission & Schedule:
Students in grades 1– 4 can enroll in the program. Parents are responsible for providing morning transportation to class and must abide by the school’s security procedures when dropping off their children.
There is a maximum of 14 students per class and a minimum of seven. Children taking Spanish are grouped by age and experience depending on enrollment. We will be offering a beginner Chinese class.
Spanish: Mondays and Thursdays 8:05-8:50am starting September 21st for 25 weeks (50 lessons total)
Chinese: Beginner class on Monday 8:05-8:50am starting Sept 21st for 25 weeks (25 lessons total)
Program observes school breaks/holidays (snow days/cancellations are made up at the end of the sessions).
Tuition:
The cost for the entire program is $540/two days a week for Spanish and $265/one day per week for Chinese. This fee covers the cost of instruction and materials. A payment plan is available.
Early Bird Pricing is now available!! Register by May 31st and receive a $50 discount for Spanish or a $25 discount for Chinese!
Registration & Payment:
To register, please visit www.cincinnatispanishacademy.com/madeira to complete the online registration and payment (online payment is available by check or credit card). Payments can be made monthly for up to 4 months and can start as late as September 7th. Registrations must be completed by September 7th. Space is limited and participants will be taken on a first come, first serve basis. If you would like to pay by physical check, payment must be made in full. Please contact CSA for more details.
If you have any questions, please call PTO Foreign Language Liaison Katie DeAlarcon at . Or CSA at or 513.602.6100.
Gracias
Cincinnati Spanish Academy & Madeira PTO
/ Policies and ProceduresBefore-School Language Program
Madeira Elementary 2015-2016 /
1. This program is hosted by the Madeira Elementary School PTO, not the Madeira School District. Tuition cost for Spanish for 25 weeks for two days per week is $540. Tuition cost for Chinese for 25 weeks for one day per week is $265. Early Bird Pricing is now available!! Register by May 31st and receive a $50 discount for Spanish or a $25 discount for Chinese! Parents may choose to pay for the program in up to 4 monthly installments and to begin the payments as late as September 7th.
2. If you withdraw your child from the program prior to the first day, we will refund all of your money except a $50 cancellation fee. If you would like to register by mailing a check for the full amount, please contact the CSA at . Payment plans are not available when paying by mail.
3. Enrollment into the language program is for the entire program. To enroll, the online registration must be completed by September 7th. Parents who wish to withdrawal their children after the first class will be charged for the entire program. If we don’t receive the minimum of 7 registrations to run the program, you will be fully refunded.
4. Classes will meet on the dates as designated on the language program calendar. Please note that the calendar observes all Madeira school holidays. (This is emailed by your teacher prior to the first class.) First day of classes will begin on Monday, September 21st, 2015. In the event school is cancelled or school is delayed, language classes will be canceled. A make-up day will be re-scheduled at the end of the session and parents will be notified.
5. For the student’s safety, parents must follow the safety procedures for the school. More details will be sent prior to the first class. Note: MES is not responsible for students before class time. Check in will be from 7:55 a.m. -8:05 a.m. Class will begin promptly at 8:05 a.m. Tardy students are disruptive to the class. Please be on time!
6. Students will be placed in Spanish classes by grade level as well as Spanish language experience, depending on enrollment. The best attempt will be made to keep students closest in age together.
7. Students who do not follow appropriate school behavior guidelines may be dismissed from the language program. Refunds will not be given.
8. Food allergies or other medical conditions should be noted on the registration form. Please note: CSA staff CANNOT administer medication or epi pens.
9. If a child requires special educational assistance, it will be the parent’s responsibility to pay for the additional help during the language program.
10. We encourage parents to attend classes and observe the material their child is learning. We have an open-door policy and always welcome parent involvement and feedback.
11. Classes are not a good fit for children who are bilingual in either Spanish or Chinese, respectively. Please contact CSA to find out about alternative learning opportunities if your child already speaks Spanish or Chinese.