Pre School

and Kindergarten

MRS ALEXANDER’S

SCHOOL

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80 Lothrop Street  Beverly, MA

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TUITION

   Ours is a yearly tuition.  For your convenience we allow the tuition to be paid in four installments due on the first of May, September, December and March.

The charge for a check that is returned for any reason is $25.00

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PARENT-VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

    We invite parents to visit the school at any time during the school year.  We have established a parent-volunteer program in which parents assist teachers with projects that require close supervision.  This enables us to offer a full program of enrichment and provides an opportunity for parents to learn about the school.

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OPEN HOUSE

   There are two  “Open House” events scheduled during the school year.  In December there will be a  “Holiday Workshop” for parents and children to enjoy together, and in the spring the parents are invited to “Parent’s Night”.  This is a special time for you to visit the school and to share an evening planned by the teachers and the children just for you!

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PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

   It is extremely important for teachers and parents to have opportunities to exchange information which will be helpful in understanding each child.  Individual “Parent-Teacher Conferences” are scheduled in January for Kindergarten and in the spring on Evaluation Day for all students.  This will be an opportunity for us to share the progress of each child.  Parents are Strongly urged to participate.  Other conferences may be arranged as the need arises.

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NEWSLETTER/CALENDAR

   Each month your child will bring home a copy of MRS. ALEXANDER’S SCHOOL NEWSLETTER.  This will contain a note of general information from the director as well as from each teacher.  October’s newsletter will also contain a brief description of each teacher’s background.  Your child will also bring home a monthly calendar which will contain the events scheduled for that month at school.

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AGE REQUIREMENTS

   Preschoolers must be 3.0 years of age to be eligible for attendance in preschool.  Children entering the kindergarten program must be 5 years old by August 31 or age-appropriate for their particular school system.

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CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN SERVED

   Mrs. Alexander’s School admits children ranging in age from 3.0 years through kindergarten age.

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INTAKE PROCEDURE

  Children come with their parent(s) for a scheduled visit.  If they are interested in attending Mrs. Alexander’s School they may complete an application form in order to get on the waiting list.  Children are accepted in the following order:

         1.  Children who are presently enrolled and who wish to return for                                the next school year.

          2.  Siblings of children already enrolled

          3.  Children from families who have had children at Mrs. Alexander’s                     School in previous years.

           4.  Children from waiting lists.

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NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY

   Mrs. Alexander’s School does not discriminate on the bais of race, color, creed, religion, cultural heritage, political beliefs, marital status, disability, national origin or sexual orientation.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE PARENT HANDBOOK

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SCHOOL HOURS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

2008 -2009

NUT-FREE ENVIRONMENT

    Mrs. Alexander’s School is a nut-free environment.  Please be aware that this means any food that enters the school must NOT contain nuts OR traces of nuts of any sort.  Due to the rise in number, and severity of nut allergies we feel that being nut-free ensures a safer environment for your children.  Please make sure that you check the ingredient content of any snacks that you bring in, as well as in your child’s lunch.

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SCHOOL HOURS

SCHOOL CALENDAR

NUT-FREE ENVIRONMENT

EXTENDED DAY PROGRAM

TUITION

PARENT-VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

FIELD TRIPS

OPEN HOUSE

PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCES

NEWSLETTER/CALENDAR

AGE REQUIREMENTS

KINDERGARTEN ENRICHMENT

KINDERGARTEN AROUND THE WORLD

KINDERGARTEN ARTS AND CRAFTS

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN SERVED

INTAKE PROCEDURE

NON-DISCRIMINATORY POLICY

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND IN THE PARENT HANDBOOK

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EXTENDED-DAY PROGRAM

   THE EXTENDED-DAY PROGRAM BEGINS PROMPTLY AND AUTOMATICALLY AT 11:45 A.M.  Parents may leave a child at school any afternoon until 5:00 p.m.  We need at least 24-hour advance notice by those parents using this program on an occasional basis.  Children should bring a nutritious lunch from home.  Your child’s lunch box must be clearly marked on the outside with his/her name.  The school will provide juice or warer if desired.  The extended-day quite time is from 1:45 p.m. Until 3:00 p.m..  No child will be dismissed during that time unless there is an emergency.  Children staying for ‘Quiet Time’ sould bring a sleeping bag or blanket from home.  The fee for Extended-Day Program is $9.85 per hour.  You will be billed at the end of each month for the Extended-Day program.

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