Pre-k Handbook  
 
PreK Handbook   
 Lebanon City Schools Preschool Program

Our Mission For Your Child:
To provide a learning environment that is safe, nurturing, and 
challenging for your child while creating experiences that are developmentally 
appropriate.  We strive to prepare children to become independent thinkers 
and life long learners.


Is My Child Too Sick For School?

“Sick children belong at home…well children belong at school.”

Lice:  Children must be treated for lice and be nit and lice free 
before they can return to school.  The home environment and other family 
members need to be treated as well.  Children need to be checked by the school nurse before they can come back into the classroom. 

Colds:  A child with a mild cold, and no other symptoms, is probably 
well enough to come to school.  A new cold less than 36 hours old, or a 
heavy cold that includes a deep or croupy cough probably needs bed rest at 
home.  A sore throat with white spots or fever should probably be looked at by a doctor.

Fever:  A child with a fever, especially over 100 degrees, must stay 
at home until the fever is normal for 24 hours.  

Stomach Upset:  Persistent or severe stomach aches need to be 
diagnosed by a doctor.  Children who are vomiting or have diarrhea should stay home 
for 24 hours after they get better.

Rashes:  A rash can be the beginning of many contagious illnesses.  A 
doctor might need to diagnose the cause of any rash that lasts for more than 24 hours.  

Pains:  A child with an earache should see a doctor without delay.  A 
child with a toothache needs to see a dentist.  Headaches are not usually 
severe enough to keep a child at home unless they persist, are severe, or if vomiting occurs.

Ringworm:  Children attending school with ringworm must see a doctor 
and keep it covered with a band-aid while at school.

Flu, impetigo, pink eye, scabies, and chicken pox are contagious!  
Children must stay at home until they are not contagious.


Policies and Procedures of the Lebanon City Schools Preschool Programs
Hours of Operation:  
Monday through Friday 8:00am-1:30pm

Admission:
Students entering preschool for the first time must have the following documents in order to attend:
Birth certificate
Shot records
Physical
Social Security Number
Insurance Card

Court Documents:
If parents are divorced, the custodial parent must furnish legal 
document granting custody and/or guardianship to the parent/guardian.  If 
custody is not permanent, a Temporary Custody Order is required.  Due to 
circumstances involving individual matters, other legal documents may be required.

Absences and Tardies:
Attendance is expected.  Arrival at school on time is important.  
Late arrivals cause disruptions and various changes have to be made for 
those coming in late.  Tardiness is an undesirable habit and repeated tardiness 
will result in a referral to the Truancy Officer.  Upon arrival 
to school after 8:15am, please stop at the office to sign your child 
in. If you arrive to school after 9:00 am please stop by the office and get 
your child's attendance card from the secretary to bring to your child's 
teacher.

Arrival:
Students may begin arriving at 7:45 am. Upon entering the school 
please stop by the office to pick-up a sticker to wear. This lets staff know you 
have business in the school. Parents must accompany their children to the classroom to sign them in.

Dismissal:
Students will be dismissed at 1:30. Please be on time to pick up your 
child.

Early Pick-Up of Students:
When children are going to be checked out of school early, please send a 
note or call to notify the teacher. Only those listed on the release form 
will be allowed to pick up your child.

Breakfast and Lunch:
Breakfast and lunch will be provided daily.  You will not need to send 
snacks for your child.  If you plan on eating lunch or breakfast with your 
child, please notify the teacher ahead of time so you may be counted 
on the breakfast/lunch count. Due to our busy schedule, breakfast will not 
be served after 9:00. If you bring your child in after that time please 
feed them breakfast.

Dress Code:
Students may not dress in any way that is distracting to other students or 
that interferes with the educational process.  Obscene pictures, symbols of 
lewd, profane, or suggestive language shall not appear on clothing.  
Pictures and/or slogans promoting alcohol, tobacco products, or other items 
deemed improper or distasteful are not permitted.  

Cancellation of School:
If school is cancelled, or the starting time is delayed by 1-2 hours, the 
television and radio stations will be notified.  Parents are encouraged to 
listen to news reports during bad weather for notice of school 
closings or delayed starting times.  Most stations begin broadcasting school 
closings by 5:30-6:30am.  The announcement for our schools will be listed as LEBANON 
SPECIAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.

Illness or Injury:
Teachers will administer first aid treatment for minor injuries.  At times 
it is necessary to call parents to pick up a sick child.  This is another 
reason the school needs the names and telephone numbers of at least two people who are authorized to pick up a child if parents are not 
available.

Discipline:
Discipline is an attitude that begins at home, is reinforced at school, and 
is applied throughout one’s life.  Our school board believes that acceptable 
behavior is essential to an effective school program and each teacher should 
work to create school environments favorable to the development of self-
discipline and self-direction.  Excessive behavior problems which we are 
unable to resolve together may result in the dismissal of your child from 
the program.

Field Trips:
Field trips will be included in our learning environment.  These field trips 
will be teacher supervised and are in correlation to a unit of study.  
Adequate notice will be given to the parent and transportation will be 
provided for the children.  Parent volunteers are much needed at this time. 
We are required to have two parent volunteers per class.



It Looks Like Play, But We Are Learning…

to work and play together
to respect the rights of others
to express ourselves creatively
to grow in self-control
to grow from dependence to independence
to listen to directions and follow them
to develop good work habits
to finish what we start        
to clean up after work or playtime
to participate in group activities
to enjoy using a variety of materials
to share toys, experiences, equipment, and time
to develop an interest in books and literature
to develop an interest in the world around us
to improve coordination and strength
to stay with our plans for longer periods of time
to develop new interests and extend familiar ones
to understand new words and to use them
to BE HAPPY!