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| Required Forms |
In addition to signing up online, we need the following forms filled out and brought to school.
Child Admission/Registration
Health Statement
Policies and Procedures
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| What is "Spanish Immersion"? |
Spanish Immersion means that your child will be immersed in (surrounded by) the Spanish language during his / her preschool day. He / she will experience all the joys of "regular" preschool -just all in Spanish! Our unique Spanish language immersion program strives for academic excellence in education while giving children the invaluable skill of comprehension and use of the Spanish language.
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| My child does not know Spanish - will he be confused and not understand what to do? |
Our program is designed for children who do not yet understand or speak the Spanish language. (We do, however, welcome and encourage children who already use the language in their homes to be a part of our school!) All staff are completely bilingual in English and Spanish. We will start the school year speaking both English and Spanish so that the kids understand the rules and expectations and get to know their teacher. After this period, a smooth transition to Spanish only will be easy and even fun for them. As a method of making sure the children understand what the teacher is saying, our teachers dramatize and "act out" what they are saying. The kids love this and love to join in. If the teacher ever doubts the children understand something, she will briefly explain in English and then continue in Spanish. Therefore, there is no child "lost" or "confused". We are here to encourage the love of the Spanish language and will ensure that the children feel comfortable and secure in the environment of our school.
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| How will the children be taught? |
The same as if English was the language used! The curriculum will use a hands on theme approach to develop large and small motor coordination, develop creativity and expression, socialization skills, and much more! We will experience all the joys of preschool- we'll just do it all in Spanish!!
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| Will my child be prepared for Kindergarten? |
Yes! Your child will be prepared for Kindergarten! As much as our school believes in the acquisition of the Spanish language for children, we realize that the Kindergarten they attend will be in English. Therefore, we have built into the curriculum a "kindergarten prep" class. Each day, your child will have an "English class" in order to experience and learn English letters & sounds, develop reading skills and experience the many wonderful books and stories the English language has to offer. Therefore, your child will experience the best of both languages!
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| So, what happens after my child "graduates" preschool? |
No problem! We have many continuing classes and summer camps! In addition, most public libraries hold Spanish story times and many television stations broadcast children's shows in Spanish. Children's music in Spanish is also available in music stores. Therefore, your child's Spanish acquisition never needs to end! Think of the endless possibilities...
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