POLICIES

• ADMISSION:
  To be admitted, a child must be three or four years of age by December 1st. It is strongly recommended that children be toilet-trained before entering nursery school.
  
  
• ORIENTATION:
  Prior to the opening day, a Parent Orientation program is held. In addition, each child is visited at home by his/her teacher in early September.
  
  
• CONFERENCES:
  Parent-teacher conferences are scheduled in the fall and spring.
  Parents are welcome in the classrooms and are encouraged to maintain ongoing communication with their child's teacher.
  
  
• COMMUNICATION:
  All parents are given a school handbook at Parent Orientation. Communication throughout the year is accomplished via monthly newsletters and information posted on the bulletin boards.
  
  
• HEALTH:
  A physical examination form, signed by your doctor and including immunization records, is required.
  This form will be sent to you upon registration and is due prior to the first day of school.
  
  
• WITHDRAWALS:
  If, for any reason, it becomes necessary for you to withdraw your child, please notify the school as soon as possible. When withdrawal occurs while school is in session, one month advance notice is required. Otherwise it is necessary to charge one month's tuition after the date of withdrawal.
  
  
• PARENT INVOLVEMENT:
  Parents are invited and encouraged to share their interests and talents in the classroom, to assist with special classroom projects and field trips, and to attend parent education programs.
  
  
• GIFT-GIVING POLICY:
  In lieu of gifts to teachers, we ask that you give a gift of your time (make doll or dress-up clothes, repair toys, etc) or a gift to the school (book, puzzle, game, etc.) In December a "wish list" will be posted indicating items needed in the classrooms in case you wish to make such a donation.
  
  
• SCHOOL CALENDAR:
  Holidays, vacations and snow days are observed in accordance with the Union-Endicott School District. However, some variations will occur due to District or Nursery School conference days.
  
  
• DISCIPLINE:
  Consistent, clear rules in Nursery School help to keep everyone safe and happy. When a child's behavior puts his own or another's safety and happiness at risk, changing that behavior is necessary. The teacher's role in dealing with these behaviors is to provide guidance toward self-discipline, both for the children directly involved and those who are observing the situation.
  
  
• TESTING:
  When screening tests are available, you will be notified and results will be reported to you. If developmental, psychological or other testing is indicated, you will be referred to persons who provide these special services.

PROGRAMS

For Four Year Olds:
Private and U-E's Universal pre-K	Mon - Fri Mon - Fri	9:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Three day program	Mon./Wed./Fri. Mon./Wed./Fri.	9:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3:00 pm
Two day program:	Tues./Thurs.	9:00 - 11:30 am
For Three Year Olds:
Two day program	Mon./Wed. Tues./Thurs. Mon./Wed. Tues./Thurs.	9:00 - 11:30 am 9:00 - 11:30 am 12:30 - 3:00 pm 12:30 - 3:00 pm

* Note: Classes offered and schedules may vary according to enrollment.

ENDICOTT FIRST PRESBYTERIAN
NURSERY SCHOOL offers:

A development program to emphasize: Social-emotional development Small and large motor skills Learning through play Language Development Carefully planned daily experiences to provide: Opportunities for success Promotion of self-esteem Discovery learning Age-appropriate activities Large and small group activities A wide variety of art medial to allow: Creativity Exploration Fine-motor skills Individual expression

An outside playground and a well-equipped large-motor activity room including: Jungle gym and slide Balance beam Wheel toys Jumping board Balls, bean bags, hoops Parachute play Individual needs and interests met through: Creative art Block building Dramatic play Field trips Large muscle play Small muscle play Language Music Stories Cooking Woodworking Number games Pre-reading games and activities Pre-math activities Books, puzzles, and manipulative toys