HUSD Kindergarten Prep

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The Higley Unified School District prides itself on providing quality educational experiences. We feel that enriched early childhood environments not only provide extraordinary opportunities for young children but also form the foundation for a successful educational career. Our master educators will teach your child new skills, foster excitement for learning, and develop a sense of belonging. The goal of our programs is to bring teachers, parents, and the community together with a common vision to enhance the lives of children and their families. We have two different programs specifically designed to meet the needs of our youngest learners.

Kindergarten Prep Program Description

Our Kindergarten Prep program provides a nurturing and child-centered environment that is designed for 4 and 5 year-olds as the ideal foundation for preparing a child to enter kindergarten the following year. This program offers an academic focus that is developmentally appropriate and fosters a love of learning. The curriculum will provide a foundation for inquiry that will challenge each student. We are committed to providing meaningful and developmentally appropriate educational experiences for your child’s intellectual, social, emotional, creative, and physical development. Our class size is limited to 20 students per sections so that we can maintain a 10:1 student / teacher ratio. This ratio allows our early childhood certified teachers to provide students with more individualized and quality instruction on a daily basis. To enroll in our Kindergarten Prep program, students must be 4 years of age by August 31, 2010.

Forms:

Kindergarten Prep Program Information
Kindergarten Prep Flyer
Kindergarten Prep Registration
Immunization Record Card
Auto-pay Authorization
Financial Agreement

Pre-School Registration

Mission:
The primary mission of the HUSD Preschool Program is to support and promote each child’s growth and learning in all areas of development to prepare them for the academic success for years to come.

Peer Pals:
Peer pals (typically developing children) receive an excellent preschool experience by certified teachers in the public school setting. Spaces are limited per classroom. Students who are enrolled for these spaces must be 4 years old by September 1st. Tuition is $220.00 per month due at the 1st of each month. There is a $50.00 nonrefundable registration fee due at the time of enrollment. Transportation is not available for peer pals.

Curriculum:
Read, Play, Learn is the adopted curriculum used along with the Arizona Early Learning Standards. Activities and lessons are planned around age appropriate literature and include everyday experiences. This program is based on the concept that children learn by exploration and play. Classroom routines encourage active involvement, meaningful experimentation, and reinforcement through repetition.

The Curriculum is both academic and developmental with activities to support gross and fine motor skills, self-help, socialization, communication and cognition skills. Instruction is both teacher-directed and child-directed. Hands on activities and experiences are planned around themes and units which are researched based and developmentally appropriate.

Staff:
HUSD preschool teachers are certified in special education and early childhood. In addition to one teacher per classroom, there are 1-2 instructional aides.

Times & Locations:
Preschool classes during the 2010-11 school year will meet 4-days per week (Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday). Class locations/times are as follows:

Cortina Elementary:    Morning class: 7:45-10:15 a.m.
                                        Afternoon class: 11:30-2:00 p.m.

Higley Elementary:      Morning class: 8:30-11:00 a.m.
                                        Afternoon class: 12:15-2:45 p.m.

San Tan Elementary: Morning class: 9:15-11:45 a.m.
                                        Afternoon class: 1:00-3:30 p.m.

How to Enroll:
Complete the enrollment packet following this cover letter and return to the HUSD District Office (2935 S. Recker Rd. Gilbert 85295) along with the $50.00 registration fee. In addition to packet, you will need to provide copy of your child’s birth certificate, immunization records, and copy of driver’s license. The HUSD Preschool Evaluation Team will inform you of your child’s teacher during the summer via mail. We will do our best to honor your request of AM or PM class. Please call (480)279.8027 with any further questions.

Forms:

Pre-School Enrollment Form