Our School

STATEMENT OF DISCIPLINE

We offer a broad curriculum, which allows the child to become aware of

his/her environment and how it influences his/her growth and development. We try to allow children of comparable size and ability to work out their own

solutions. We encourage the shy child to stand up for himself; we encourage the aggressive child to verbalize.

We try to redirect an uncooperative child to another activity. We try to ignore improper language.

We never plead, threaten, or strike a child – nor do we allow a child to strike us. We restrain him gently and say, “I don’t like to be hit.”

If a child requires too much attention, he is temporarily removed from the group.

Early on in the school year, we teach the children about safety, care of property, good health habits, and consideration for others. We try to be consistent, fair, and firm in carrying out these rules.

Setting limits gives the child the security of knowing that his strong emotions will not lead him to do things that he will later regret. He knows an adult will take the responsibility of stopping unacceptable behavior until he is able to do so for himself.

We never embarrass or belittle a child: A positive self-image is vital to the child’s successful development.

We encourage parent-teacher-school cooperation at all times.

STATEMENT OF PHILOSOPHY

Our philosophy of education is based on the theory that children learn through play. They learn to make decisions, to solve problems, to be creative, and to be self-sufficient. They learn about feelings and how to express them in socially acceptable ways; for example, it is okay to be mad, as long as you do not hurt anyone or destroy someone’s property. You can stamp your feet, paint a mad picture, or hammer clay. We offer a broad curriculum, which allows the child to become aware of his/her environment and how it influences his/her growth and development.Educating little hands

through play

since 1937

THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

Prior to the first day of school each child receives a visit from their teacher at the child’s home. This unique experience is a Clendinning standard and assists the child in bonding with their teacher.

We also plan an Open House for the Sunday before school opens, so the children and parents have the opportunity to meet other parents and children attending the school, as well as the staff.

The first days of school will be during the second week of

September.

An important part of readiness for nursery school is the child’s ability to function well socially in a group, take turns, follow directions and be considerate to others.

PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES

Parent-Teacher Conferences will be held in the month of January. This is

to discuss the progress of your child and enlist your cooperation in any areas of concern or cooperation in working on the positive development of your child. At any time during the year, the staff may request a conference to recommend further evaluation along the lines of speech and language development, readiness for Kindergarten, social and emotional difficulties, learning disabilities and attention deficit disorder. We strive to continually work together for the optimum success of your child. As parents you are also free to request a conference with your child’s teacher or director at any time.