Morning Classes:
8:45 - 11:30 Monday through Thursday
Afternoon Classes:
12:30 - 3:15 Monday through Thursday
Guiding Principles:
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Every child learns - every child succeeds |
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Experiences during preschool years are crucial to a child's learning and development. |
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A safe and caring environment is necessary for learning. |
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Children learn through play. |
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Staff and families work as partners. |
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A team approach is used to address all areas of a child's development. |
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Active involvement in meaningful learning experiences includes challenges and successes. |
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An individualized approach promotes success for all. |
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Decision making and responsibilities are shared. |
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Children learn and reflect what they know in different ways. |
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Children's needs are identified early and proactive steps are taken to address potential problems before they come to elementary school. |
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Schools are ready to accept children and adapt their programs to ensure learning and success. |
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All children should have access to quality programs, with particular attention to children in need of special support. |
Admission to the Program:
Age: childern who are 3 years old by Sept. 1 in the year of entry.
Cost: $140.00 per month for 4 times per week
Jumpstart Program Facts:
Our program provides a quality education because it:
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is child centered. play-based and developmentally appropriate |
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provides a comprehensive educational program that is individualized for each child |
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is taught by an experienced early childhood and special education teacher |
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provides a team of assistants, a teacher and consultant especially trained to work with young children and their families |
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focuses on speech and language skills, gross and fine motor planning |
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promotes early literacy and preschool skills |
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provides an atmosphere of love and respect for every child |
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involves parents and arranges parent child activities |
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Administered by Lethbridge School District No. 51 |
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follows the school year calendar |
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has small class sizes (20 children) |
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provides a high adult to child ratio |
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may offer music and computer time within the program |
Additional Information:To register, or to find out if this program is the right choice for your child, please call:
Senator Buchanan School 327-7321
A Birth Certificate and Alberta Health Care Card is required for Registration
Note: Children with Special Needs may be eligible for funding call 380-5291