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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.
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!
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