the learning academy of college park new academic year 2008-09
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The Learning Academy of College
ParkNew Academic Year
2008-09
Mission StatementThe mission of The Learning Academy (TLA) is to provide affordable education to children ages 6 weeks to 6 years with high quality education through the support and encouragement of the Church Board, Staff, and Parents.
In order for this center to become a center of distinction, we must grasp and focus on the qualities, expectations, and resources that provide us with a title that separates TLA from other schools.
Qualities of TLA
Christian Environment
Student Population
Community
Goals To provide the academic and social skills
students will need to progress to the primary grades.
To provide a supportive and fun classroom environment.
To help students make new friends and discover new interests.
School of Distinction
Quality
Expectations
Resources
New Academic Year
I. New Structure
II. Curriculum
III. Human Resources
IV. Governance
Organizational Structure
FUMC School Board
Director
Teachers and Administration
Church School Board
Faculty
Director
Staff
Assistant Director
Janitorial & Food Services
Financial Administrator
New Added Features New School Hours
8:00am -2:00pm (Bright Beginnings through Thinking Threes)
8:00am -2:30pm (Kindergarten Readiness & Primary Grades)
Full Time Program 7:00 am – 6:00pm
Snacks Specialty Classes i.e. art, music, language, physical
education, …… Enrichment Activities
Curriculum
The Learning Academy has partnered with Pyramid to…
1. Provide students from ages 6 weeks to 4/5 years old with the opportunity to develop academically, socially, and emotionally;
2. Equip teachers with the tools to assess and communicate the development of their students.
Pyramid Curriculum
“A comprehensive program that provides children the opportunity to explore and
learn through non-conventional methods.”
Through twelve projects throughout the year a child will explore and deepen their understanding of life. The concept of reading, writing, mathematics, social studies, and science will meld together to create an arena of learning without defined subjects.
“Pyramid” at a Glance Projects connect across a three-year span. Children's learning
deepens as they re-encounter familiar skills and concepts and learn at increasingly higher levels
Focused planning results in activities that advance children's thinking through three levels-basic, creative, and metacognative
Projects wrap learning in meaningful context
Children gain representational competence across all domains of learning
Informal and formal assessment tools are used for formative evaluation
Teachers understand their dual roles in creating Emotional and Educational Nearness and Distance. Children feel secure as they move toward increasing autonomy
Curriculum
The Learning Academy has also partnered with “Lessons from Around the World” to provide our students with a dynamic experience with languages.
In order to engage our children in structured physical education KiDsGyM will also be added during our the regular school hours.
Primary Grades Language Arts
Readers- McGraw or Scott Foreman Math
Everyday Math Science
McGraw Hill Social Studies
McGraw Hill Languages
Lessons from Around the World (Spanish & Mandarin)
P.E. KiDsGyM
Art and Music
Assessment Tools
Kaufman BIT (Brief Intelligence Test) Stanford 10 Iowa Tests of Basic Skills (ITBS) Criterion-Reference Competency Test (CRCT) Basic Literacy Test (BLT) Portfolios Benchmarks
Human Resources
Established Employee Qualifications
Employee Performance Evaluations
Parent Handbook Parent/Teacher
Communication Academy Evaluations
Human Resources
Goals for Learning Academy Staff Develop quality child care workers Train and develop staff in child care
industry Keep staff attrition rates low Reward those teachers who exemplify
qualitative characteristics Effectively communicate with parents through
Curriculum Resources
Computer Lab Science Lab Library
Human ResourcesGoals for Parents
Communicate needs promptly. Fulfill volunteer hours of 5 hours per parent. Establish a positive/effective relationship with
teachers.
Discounts
Church Members : 5% per child
Flexible Days (BB through to Thinking Threes): A flat 20% off of the tuition rate
Waitlist
Church members of College Park First United Methodist have priority on the waitlist.
Materials/Supplies Parents will no longer be responsible
for providing paper products, hand sanitizer, liquid soap, etc.
Parents who have children in the diaper changing rooms will be responsible for providing baby wipes, diapers, ointment, etc.
New Fee Structure“Tuition Package A”
8:00am to 2:00pm (BB through Thinking Threes) 8:00am to 2:30pm (KR & Primary Grades)
Bright Beginnings: $850
Waddling Ones: $750
Terrific Twos: $665
Thinking Threes:$580
Kindergarten Readiness: $550
Kindergarten +: $700
New Fee Structure“Tuition Package B”
7:00am to 6:00pm (BB- Primary Grades)
Bright Beginnings: $990
Waddling Ones: $950
Terrific Twos: $865
Thinking Threes: $780
Kindergarten Readiness: $700
Kindergarten +: $900
New Fee Structure(Current Students)
(1) Enrollment Fee: $ 100
(2) Materials/Book Fee:
Bright Beginnings through to Kindergarten Readiness: $125
Primary Grades: $250
New Fee Structure(New Students)
(1) Enrollment Fee: $100
(2) Registration Fee: $100
(3) Deposit: $250
(3) Materials/Book Fee (annual fee): BB, WO, TT: $125 Thinking Threes $125 Kindergarten Readiness: $125 Primary Grades: $250
Summer Session Begins: June 9th
Ends: August 1st 6 weeks through to 4 years of age: Package A
and Package B Ages 4 through 7: Three sessions: Prices are pending Sessions (all ages):
I. Anansi Stories- June 9th- 27thII. Water World- June 30th - July 18th III. The Olympics- July 21st – 1st
School Begins August 11th
Re-enrollment
Please complete the enrollment papers and return them by April 30th, 2008.
Summer sign up packets for ages 4 through 7 will be available April 25th.
Question and Answers
Please contact me