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| Eligibility No Child will be refused admission because of race, religion, creed or color. We Consider a racial and ethnic mixture advantageous and enriching to the full development of the child. Parents are encouraged to commit through Kindergarten. Observations must be scheduled for placement on the waiting list Calendar Holidays, vacations, and snow days will correspond to the Camas School Calendar and our own calendar. Kindergarten Policy All children are considered Kindergarten age if they turn 5 before August 31. No children will be encouraged to 'skip' their Kindergarten year. All Kindergarten children are required to attend from 8:30 - 3:00 (full day). The Primary Curriculum The curriculum includes instruction and exercises in practical life, sensorial education, mathematics, language arts, geography, nature and botany, handiwork, art, religion and music. These subjects are taught using Montessori equipment designed to stimulate self-teaching. The environment is one in which the basic virtues are consciously fostered. An integral part of the Montessori process includes work activities which are chosen by the children themselves. Work materials have a fixed place in the classroom and are returned after use, emphasizing that job completion and sharing with others are key life skills. Classes begin at 8:30am and end at 3:00pm. Supervised naptime is provided for children younger than five. Reading: Reading is taught by letter sounds and using the lower case alphabet. When a child recognizes 12 letters or more, he may begin reading exercises and, at the teacher's discretion, be introduced to reading books corresponding to his/her reading level. Writing: Cursive writing is taught to children at an appropriate age. This is most accommodating to the young child's natural hand movements. Later the child will be introduced to italic/print writing and eventually, writing sentences, phrases and stories. Class Schedule 7:00 - 8:15 extended morning children arrive 8:15 - 11:30 morning work session and break 11:15 - 11:30 morning half day children go home 11:30 - 12:00 lunch 12:00 - 12:30 recess; afternoon half day children arrive 12:30 - 3:00 afternoon work session and recess (naptime provided during this time for children younger than 5) 2:45 - 3:00 full day children go home 3:00 - 5:30 after school care |
| PARENT'S HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS |
| SECTION I Communicable Diseases Dispensing Medications Medication for Children w/Disabilities Health Emergencies Re-admission policy Pick Up Authorization Disaster Plans |
| SECTION V Child Abuse Reporting Discipline Behavior Management WAC Policies |
| SECTION III Clothing Naps Toys Sharing Times Morning Snacks Lunches Late Afternoon Snacks Snack Requirements |
| SECTION II Parties Celebrations Open House Parent Conferences Other Communication |
| SECTION IV Snow Days Summer Program Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities Catechesis of the Good Shepherd |
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Camas Montessori School
Parent Handbook