TRAIN UP A CHILD PRESCHOOL
KINDERGARTEN AND 1st Grade
PARENT HANDBOOK
4100 South Bahnson Sioux Falls, South Dakota 57103
371-1876
MISSION STATEMENT:
*To share the gospel with young girls and boys in a safe, caring, Christian environment; that prepares them for a lifetime of learning.
PURPOSE:
*We share the message of salvation through Jesus Christ with children and teach them in a way that is consistent with the Bible.
*We provide a safe, positive Christian environment that encourages stimulation and growth in all areas of development; spiritual, social, emotional, physical, and intellectual.
Train up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.
Proverbs 22:6
Revised 4/2014
CLASS SESSIONS:
(Any Class May be Canceled if Not Enrolled to Capacity)
*Pre 3-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
ONE DAY EACH WEEK (Tues. OR Thurs. OR Fri.)
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM **** $50.00 per month
Note: Children must be 21/2 by Sept. 1 of the attending school year in order to be eligible for this program.
*3-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM
TUESDAY/THURSDAY
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM OR 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM **** $95.00 per month
Note: Children must be 3 by Sept. 1 of the attending school year in order to be eligible for this program.
*4 & 5-YEAR-OLD PROGRAM (3 days)
MONDAY/WEDNESDAY/FRIDAY
9:00 AM – 11:30 AM OR 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM **** $135.00 per month
Note: Children must be 4 by Sept. 1 of the attending school year in order to be eligible for this program.
*PRE KINDERGARTEN
MONDAY-FRIDAY
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM **** $190.00 per month /$50.00 curriculum one time fee
Note: Children must be 5 by DEC. 1 of the attending school year & must have 1 year prior preschool experience to be eligible for this program.
*K extension (4 or 5 days)
(K students participating in this class will be served lunch with the 1st/2nd grade at 11:45AM)
(School Age care, upon turning 5, beyond 3PM provided separately by UCC)
MONDAY thru THURSDAY
12:30 – 3:00***$185.00 per month
OR
MONDAY thru FRIDAY
12:30 – 3:00 ***$205.00 per month
*KINDERGARTEN
MONDAY-FRIDAY
8:30 AM – 11:30 AM **** $210.00 per month/$75.00 one time curriculum fee
Note: Children must be 5 by Sept. 1 of the attending school year.
*GRADES 1 and 2 (combined classroom)
MONDAY – FRIDAY
8:30AM – 3:00PM ***$420.00 per month/$75.00 one time curriculum fee
TEACHERS/CLASS SIZE:
Certified and/or experienced teachers teach all classes.
A teacher’s assistant in a classroom at full capacity supports the teachers.
In classes that are not at full capacity a teacher assistant may be shared.
*It is our goal to maintain a class size of 6 - 10 children in our Pre 3’s classes, 10 - 12 children in our 3-year-old classes, 12 - 14 children in our 4 &5-year-old classes, and 15 children in our PreK& Kindergarten.
REGISTRATION FEES/TUITION/IMMUNIZATION RECORDS:
*There is a non-refundable registration fee of $100.00 due at the time of enrollment.
*Curriculum fees for Pre K, K, 1 and 2 are due with first month tuition payment.
*A current immunization record is required on or before the first day of school.
*Direct questions to Carla Tibbetts at 371-1876 or .
*Tuition is due each month on the 15th, September thru May. Annual tuition is based on the total number of class sessions offered. For your convenience, tuition is divided into equal monthly payments. No credit will be given for days absent. You may drop your payment in the box located near the school entrance or you may mail your payment to:
Train Up A Child
4100 South Bahnson
Sioux Falls, SD 57103
*In the case that your family has more than one child in attendance, you are charged the full rate for the child with the highest tuition rate. There will be a 20% discount on other children in the same family.
*Accounts that fall 30 days past due will be notified by phone, accounts 60 days past due will receive a notice by mail and accounts 90 days past due risk suspension. Please, notify Carla Tibbetts at 371-1876 if a situation arises that prevents you from making payment on your tuition account.
PARENT CONTACT INFORMATION:
*Please remember to update your contact information if things change throughout the school year. This information should be given directly to Carla Tibbetts by phone at
371-1876 or by email at .
ARRIVAL/DEPARTURE:
*FOR SAFETY SAKE you must accompany your child INTO and out of the classroom.
*Classroom doors will open 5 minutes prior to class time.
*Please check your child IN and OUT each class day.
*Please pick up your child promptly when class ends. There will be a late fee of $10(each time) added to your tuition account if your student is consistently not picked up within 10 minutes of dismissal time.
*Before, between, and after school are times that teachers use for devotion, preparation and cleanup to make certain that your child’s day is a success. If you need to meet with your child’s teacher to discuss any concerns please contact them at 371-1876 for an appointment.
*We expect that your child’s teachers be familiar with any individual that will be transporting your child to or from school. If there is a change in transportation arrangements we must be notified in advance. For the safety of your child our staff may request identification from those that are unfamiliar to them. If staff is uncertain your child will not be released until you have been contacted.
K and ELEMENTARY HOURS OF ATTENDANCE:
*We will keep attendance records for our K and Elementary students to be in compliance with hour of attendance regulations with the State of SD. We will keep you individually advised of unexcused tardiness or absences that may affect this requirement.
SCHOOL ABSENCES:
*Anytime your child will be unable to attend school please notify us at 371-1876.
SCHOOL SECURITY:
*Your children are a priority to us and with that in mind we would like to be proactive in providing a safe and secure atmosphere for your children. The east wing of our church building was designed specifically for our preschool/Kindergarten ministry. We have determined that to provide security for your children our entrance doors will remain locked. Through ProCare, our attendance system, we have installed an automatic access control system. Upon entering your ProCare ID at check in and check out the secured doors will be unlocked for you.
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES for NATURAL DISASTERS:
*In the event of a tornado, ALL children will be escorted to an area of the building suited for safety. In the event of fire, the children will be escorted away from the building through the nearest exits.
SCHOOL CANCELLATIONS:
In the event of inclement weather, school closings will be announced on KNWC 96.5 FM. Due to the size of our school, many television stations will NOT air our closings.
Train Up A Child WILL follow the cancellations of the Sioux Falls Public Schools with one exception: IF the Sioux Falls Public Schools are having a ONE HOUR late start ALL classes at TUAC including Kindergarten and 1st will start at 9:00AM. If the Sioux Falls Public Schools announce a TWO HOUR late start ALL classes at TUAC including Kindergarten will start at 10:00AM.
*Please be attentive to the broadcast information on our local stations when weather is threatening. You may also call the preschool telephone line, 371-1876, to hear a recorded message indicating any changes.
ILLNESS/INJURY:
*Please keep in mind the interest of other students and the teachers before sending an ill child to school. Please notify the school before class time to let us know if your child will not be in attendance.
*If your child has a temperature of 100 or above, has vomited, or had diarrhea during the night they SHOULD NOT come to school the next day.
*If you suspect your child has something contagious or will be uncomfortable at school, they SHOULD NOT attend school.
*If your child should get ill while at school we will notify you immediately. Please pick up your child promptly upon receiving our call.
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS:
*We accept enrollments from all families. However, our staff is not certified to teach children with special needs. If during the school year one of our teachers identifies a student who may be in need of specialized teaching, a meeting will be called with the parents and recommendations will be made at that time.
CLASSROOM INFORMATION:
- Communication:
*Each classroom has a file folder system to assist teachers in communication.
*Each classroom will have a designated bulletin area for parent communication.
*You will receive Newsletters/Calendars by email on a monthly basis.
- Classroom discipline:
*For a child not cooperating in a group situation, the teacher or assistant will first attempt to give a quiet reminder to the child. Removal from the group for a period of “time away” is the next step used for a child who continually demonstrates unacceptable or disruptive behavior. This “time away” is not a punishment, but rather a time when the child may calm down, remember what the teacher is asking for, and decide for him or herself when he or she is ready to rejoin the group with appropriate behavior. If a behavior problem persists, the parents will be asked to a conference to discuss what may be helpful in motivating their child to behave in a God-pleasing and acceptable way.
- School Supplies/Extra Clothing:
*You will receive a supply list from you classroom teacher.
*Due to the possibility of spills or accidents we do ask that your child have an extra set of seasonally appropriate clothing and underclothing at school.
- Parent Involvement:
*Any parent or family member is invited and encouraged to join us in the classroom at any time.
*There may be specific times through out the year that we will ask for your help.
- Field Trips:
*We will use the church vans for transportation. We will supply booster seats.
*We will do our best to notify you of all field trips in our monthly correspondence.
*We will do our best to post reminders of these field trips on our parent communication bulletin areas.
*Parents are welcome to join us on field trips. You may meet us at our destination,
*Tuesday/Thursday classes may be limited to 1 or 2 field trips during the year. Pre 3 classes will NOT participate in field trips.
- Room Parents/ Classroom Parties/Holidays:
*There may be opportunity for you to volunteer as Room Parent at the beginning of each school year.
*Room parents are asked to organize three classroom parties during the school year under the supervision of the classroom teacher. (One at Christmas time, one near Valentine’s Day and one near Easter.)
*We do not celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, or Easter from a secular point of view. Instead, we focus on the spiritual significance of these special events.
- Birthday Treats OR Snacks:
*You are welcome to celebrate your child’s birthday at school with special treats. Please ask you teacher about CAKES AND CUPCAKES. Please NO drinks with red dyes.
*We do offer a snack each day your child is in attendance at school. We will send periodic notices throughout the school year when we are in need of snack items.