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Pre-Kindergarten Program


Our Pre-Kindergarten Program is designed for children who are four years old by September 1st of the entering school year.  The philosophy in Pre-Kindergarten is a classroom that focuses on child directed learning facilitated by our certified teaching staff.  All children in this program are encouraged to plan and organize their time and activities throughout their day with the support of his/her teacher.  For the four year old learner the expectations are focused on mastery of academic skills while continuing to foster social/emotional development.  The goal for any four year old  is to ensure Kindergarten readiness. 

The Pre-K Program offers four and five day schedules. The four day schedule meets Monday thru Thursday either from 8:25 to 2:10 or 9:00 am -1:30 pm. The five day schedule meets Monday thru Friday 9:00 am -12:00 pm. 

Summary:

Ages of children: 4 years old 

Ratio of Staff:  2 adults (1 Certified Early Childhood Teacher & 1 Paraprofessional) to 16 students.

Curriculum Guide:  Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education "Guidelines for Preschool Learning Experiences".

Tuition rates can be obtained by viewing the registration page found at the Early Childhood Center homepage.


Important Dates:

Pre-Registration for new families 
for the 2012 - 2013 school year:  On-line pre-registration is open now until 11:00 pm on Sunday, January 29th.  Why pre-register?  Pre-registering will expedite your visit during the registration process as there will be no registration forms to fill out.  Please note that pre-registration does not guarantee a spot for your child.

Wednesday, February 1st:  Registration for incoming families at Melrose Veterans Memorial Middle School from 4:00 - 7:00pm.   

Monday, February 20 - Friday, February 24th:  School is closed for the February Break

March 15:  Tuition Due

Friday, April 6th:  School closed for Good Friday observance.

Monday, April 16th - Friday, April 20th:  School is closed for the April break.

Monday, May 28th:  School closed in observance of Memorial Day.



School Closing/Delayed Openings:  If there is inclement weather that causes a delayed opening in Melrose, school will open two hours later than the usual start time.  In that event there will be no classes that normally meet from 9:00 - 12:00 (Preschool, five day Pre-K or 1/2 day multi-age).  All day Multi-Age and four day Pre-K classes will be held.  Multi-Age (8:25 - 2:10) classes will start at 10:25 and four day Pre-K classes will start at 11:00.  All will end at their regular times.  If school is canceled for inclement weather, information is communicated through our Connect-Ed system.  It can also be found on the following Radio and TV stations:  Radio:  WBZ, WRKO, WCVB.  TV:  4, 5, 7 and 25.  Updated information can be found on the Melrose Schools home page. 


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