FFC8 Preschool Programs
Preparing today's youth for tomorrow's responsibilities.
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Curriculum
The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive curriculum that promotes positive outcomes for preschool children. It focuses on meeting the needs of individual children, while honoring and respecting the role that teachers play in making learning engaging and meaningful for every child.
The curriculum includes build-in support for all learners, with specific sections of guidance for working with English - and dual- language learners, advanced learners, and children with disabilities. The resources and guidance embedded throughout the curriculum help teachers build essential bridges between school and home and create meaningful partnerships with families. In District 8 preschool classrooms, children develop and practice social emotional skills, language, and early learning abilities in a positive, child-focused, and engaging environment filled with rich learning experiences, exploration, and instruction.
For more information about Creative Curriculum, please visit the link below:
Drop Off/ Pick Up
Please note:
Playgrounds are closed before, during, and after the session.
Arrival Procedure
SCHOOL BELL rings at 8:00 am & 11:45 pm
1. Please apply sunscreen to your child within 10-15 minutes before drop-off.
2. Do not leave your child unattended.
Wait with your child until the teacher is present.
3. Parents will sign-in their student outside the teacher's assigned door.
4. Parent will say goodbye to their student at the door before the student will enters the building.
Tardy Students
TARDY BELL rings at 8:05 am & 11:50 pm
1. Parents are required to sign-in the student in Conrad’s office.
2. Parent will wait with the student in the foyer until staff is available to walk the student to class
Reverse Tardy students
Student leaves before 10:45 am or 3:30 pm
1. Parents are required to sign-out the student in Conrad’s office.
2. Be prepared to present a Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID to sign a student out of school.
3. Please allow time for staff to be available to walk the student to the office.
Late Pick Up
Student is picked up after 10:50 am or 3:35 pm. Student returned on the bus because an adult was not at the bus stop.
1. Parents are required to sign-out the student in Conrad’s office.
2. If a child is not picked up from school, an attempt will be made to notify the parent, emergency contact(s), and, if necessary, community agencies such as the Department of Human Services or Police Department.
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Parking Lot Safety
SERVICE & DELIVERY ZONE:
• DO NOT drive past the orange cones
• DO NOT enter
• DO NOT park, sit, wait or idle
Parking lot Do’s & Don’ts:
• DO Park in designated parking spaces in the SOUTH/FRONT of Conrad.
• DO Follow speed limits, signage & arrows.
• DO keep your child close to you in the parking lots.
• DO use the crosswalks
• DO NOT Park in the North/Back Bus Loop
• DO NOT Leave children alone in the car.
• DO NOT Park in the Handicap space without a Handicap Placard
School Supplies
Visitor & Pet Policy
ADULTS:
• 18 years old and older
• A Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID must be presented to Conrad’s office to obtain a Raptor Visitor or Volunteer Sticker.
• All visitor and volunteers must check into and check out of Conrad’s office.
SIBLINGS and CHILDREN not enrolled as a student at Conrad:
• Siblings and other children are NOT allowed to visit the classrooms during regular school day sessions due to licensing regulations, ratios, potential health concerns, and disruptions to the classroom environment.
• This applies to unenrolled children of all ages - including infants and children in strollers/carriers.
Please note that this includes the following situations:
birthday celebrations, holiday events during the school day, volunteer activities, etc.
EXCEPTION: Siblings are welcome to attend OUTDOOR EVENTS during the school day (field day, etc.) as well as after-school events such as Family Nights.
PETS on school property
To ensure safety of all students, staff, and families: please, no dogs on school property during pick up/drop off times.