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1 HANCOCK PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT HANCOCK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER 2016-2017 PARENT HANDBOOK
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HANCOCK PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT
HANCOCK EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
2016-2017
PARENT HANDBOOK
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Dear Families,
Welcome to Hancock Early Childhood Center! We are pleased you
have enrolled your child in our preschool program and look
forward to getting to know you and your child. Our center
currently serves over 100 students. We believe that preschool is
an important first step in building a strong educational
foundation. The skills children learn during their preschool
years helps prepare them for the more rigorous learning
activities and subjects of elementary school.
This handbook has been designed to provide you with important
information about the policies and procedures of our program. We
ask that you read this booklet carefully and keep it for
reference throughout the year.
If you have any questions or concerns, please ask your child’s
teacher. Also, please feel free to call the Early Childhood
Office (314) 657-9198.
I want to take this opportunity to thank you for sharing your
special little one with us. Our programs are an excellent choice
for your family. We will be sure to make your family's entry to
our program a smooth transition.
Bridget Fusco
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant
Together Everyone Achieves More!
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Table of Contents
Welcome To Hancock Early Childhood Center 1-11
Welcome 2
Table of Contents 3-4
Mission 5
Vision 5
Values 5
Character Core Values 5
Contact Information 6
School Hours 7
Preschool Supply List (All Classes) 7
Important Dates 8
What is Preschool? 9
Preschool Classes by Age 9
Who Is Working With Your Child 9
Preparing Your Child for Preschool 10
Preschool Program Information 11
Before and After Care Program 11
Transportation 11
Registration and Enrollment 12-14
Registration and Enrollment 12
Enrollment 12
Enrollment Process 12
Registration and Requirements 12
Registration and Requirements (Continued) 13
Educational Larceny 13
Immunizations Requirements 14
Payment Information 14-16 Tuition Pricing & Fees (Full Day Program) 14
Before Care Program and After Care Program 15
Registration Fee 15
Late Payment 15
Custody Matters 16
General Information 16-33 Our Curriculum 16
Screening 17
Preschool Assessments 17
Portfolios 17
Special School District Services 18
Goals for Children 18
Teacher/Student Daily Schedule (Example) 19
Newsletters per Classroom Teacher 19
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General Information (Continued) 19-33 Newsletter per Building 19
Program Information 19
Class Size 19
Conferences 19
Contact Information 20
Current Students Transitioning 20
Visitors, Please Check in at the Office 20
Supervision of Students 20
Attendance/Absences 21
Arriving Early 21
School Resource Officer 21
Media Release Forms 21
Money 21
Fundraisers 22
Dressing for School 22
Provide an Extra Change of Clothing 22
Other Considerations When Selecting Clothing for School 22
Book Bags 22
Lunch/Snack/Drink 22
Half Day/Full Day 23
Bringing Food into the Classroom 23
Inclement Weather 23
Recess/Outdoor Play 24
Parent Involvement 24
Daily Nap Time/Quiet Time for Full Day Preschool Students 25
Birthdays 25
Celebrations/Parties 25
Toilet Training 25
Toys 25
Show-N-Tell 25
Parents as Teachers 25
Elementary/Early Childhood Information Nurse 25
Illness Guidelines 26
Illness Guidelines (Continued) 27
Medications 27
Emergency Drills - Fire, Tornado, Earthquake, and Intruder 27
Seat Belts & Child Car Seat Laws 27
Safety and Parking Lot Procedures 28
Parking - Arrival - Dismissal Procedures 28
Guidance 29
Discipline 29
Discipline (Continued) 30
Public Notice 31
Preschool Website Address 32
Acknowledgement of Handbook and Parent/Guardian Signature 33
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Mission, Vision, and Values
Hancock Place School District, through a safe and enriching educational setting, will prepare
students for a changing global environment by encouraging exceptional academic performance,
lifelong learning, and responsible citizenship.
Mission Hancock Early Childhood Center is committed to providing a nurturing learning environment that
prepares each child for early success and kindergarten readiness.
Vision Hancock Early Childhood Center will be an exemplary school which inspires and promotes high
standards of early childhood education, leading to the achievement of academic proficiency and
becoming productive citizens.
Values Passion, satisfaction, and enjoyment can be directly linked with efficiency and performance. These
elements will encompass many aspects of our work with children, families, and staff members.
Character Core Values Be Respectful – Be Responsible – Be Safe
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Hancock Early Childhood Center Main School Number (314) 544-1300
Early Childhood Administrative Assistant Bridget Fusco Ext. 198 Fax (314) 631-3752
Parents as Teachers Coordinator Erika Anderson Ext. 180
Teachers Kathleen McNeive Ext. 120 Connie Hunter Ext. 117 Lauren Rees Ext. 799 Sheila Viehmann Ext. 121 Helena Wilson Ext. 122
Teacher Assistants Sanela Barabas Ext. 122 Caitlin Meadows Ext. 799
Michelle Buedel Ext. 121 Kathi Deters Ext. 799
Shannon Helker Ext. 117 Alicia Steinmann Ext. 799
Kay Maassen
Ext. 799
Pat Colombo Ext. 120 Kay Maassen Ext. 120
School Nurse Sue Busse – Hancock High School & Early Childhood Center Ext. 538 Christy Frost – Special School District Nurse [email protected]
Speech Therapist Itinerant Teacher Kathy Lohse Ext. 119 Diane Haug Ext. 119
Carolyn Passanisi Ext. 119
Physical Therapist Sharon Ghromley Ext. 119
Occupational Therapist Michelle Hensel Ext. 119
Director Dr. Tim McInnis Ext. 199
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School Hours A.M. Morning Program
Monday – Thursday (4 day session)
Monday – Friday (5 day session)
8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
P.M. Afternoon Program
Monday – Thursday (4 day session)
Monday – Friday (5 day session)
12:15 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Full Day Program
Monday – Friday (5 day)
8:30 p.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Before/After Care Program
Monday – Friday (5 day)
7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (Before Care)
3:15 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (After Care)
Early Childhood Center Supply List * Please put your child’s name on items with an *
1 -*Book Bag (large enough to fit a folder) 1 -*Folder (two pocket, bottom loading)
*May need to be replaced throughout school year on an individual basis.
1 - Bottle of Elmer’s White Glue
2 - Elmer’s Glue Sticks
1 - Package of Paper Plates (uncoated, white preferred)
2 - Packages of Baby Wipes
2 - Packages of Clorox/Lysol wipes
2 - Packages of Plastic Cups 5-9 oz
1 - Bottle of Hand Soap
1 - Bottle of Shaving Cream (non-menthol)
1 -*Spiral Notebook
1 -*Complete Change of Clothes (put in bag labeled with your child’s name)
We have changed our supply list to help on the amount of items that will be used 1st semester.
Another supply list will come home over Winter break for items that may be running low.
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Hancock Place School District 2016-2017 Calendar
Important Dates:
Aug. 10 Open House
Aug. 18 First day of School (PreK-12)
Sept. 5 No School Labor Day
Sept. 30 No School – Teacher Full PD
Oct. 27-28 Parent Conferences
Oct. 28 No School – AM Conferences
Nov.7 No School
Nov. 8 No School
Nov. 23 – 25 Fall Break
Dec. 22 Early Release Winter Break
Dec. 23 – 31 Winter Break
Jan. 1- 3 Winter Break
Jan. 4 Return from Break
Jan. 16 No School M.L. King Day
Feb. 17 No School – Teacher Full PD
Feb. 20 No School – President’s Day
Mar. 15 Elementary Conferences
Mar. 16 Secondary Conferences
Mar. 17 – Mar. 24 Spring Break
Apr. 14 No School – Good Friday
Apr. 17 No School – Easter Monday
May 25 Last Day of School
May 25 Student Early Release
May 26 – 31 Snow Make-Up Days (3)
May 29 No School – Memorial Day
June 5 First Day of Summer School
June 28 Last Day of Summer School
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What is Preschool? There is a difference between child care programs and preschool. Preschool is an educational
environment that groups children by age. Each classroom is equipped with age-appropriate
bulletin boards, toys, tables and play structures. Classes are structured with repetitive activities.
Teachers usually begin the instructional day with "circle time." This activity teaches children
about the calendar, counting, colors, letters and other basic skills. During circle time, the teacher
introduces a concept that is developed during that day's educational activities, as well
as reviews the previous day's concept. Playground activities, lunch, free choice activity time and
nap time all take place at regularly scheduled times.
Preschool Classes by Age
The three-year-old classes build on the skills that the child develops before the age of three.
This would include learning self - control, proper social interaction, and the cause and
effect relationship of rules and consequences. At age two the children begin to develop
their own sense of self. Children in the three-year-old classes continue to build on these
skills. Developmentally appropriate physical, social and intellectual skills are stressed
during the learning activities. These activities follow the same format as those learned at
age two. Examples of developmentally appropriate skills include the ability to stand on
one foot, catch a ball, manipulate small objects such as puzzles, participate in dramatic play
with others and learn to use words to describe feelings and explain needs.
The four-year-old classes follow the same structure as the 3-year-old classes with changes
in toy selection and consumable materials. These changes promote kindergarten readiness
and the skills necessary to function in a classroom. Developmentally appropriate skills at
this age include running on tiptoes, pumping a swing, dramatic play that takes the form of
role-playing, taking turns and verbal conversation skills. The academic concepts of
sequencing, numbers, texture, time and spatial positioning begin to form.
Who Is Working With Your Child The Hancock School District Early Childhood Preschool program employs certified teachers
with degrees in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. We also provide well-trained
teacher assistants. Our assistants have 60+ hours of college training. Teacher assistants are an
essential part of the classroom development, in which they help prepare the environment for
children and their interaction with peers and adult
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Preparing Your Child for Preschool Preschool can be intimidating to both parents and children. To help make attending preschool
easier for the both of you, familiarize your child with the school and events that will take place
there. When a child knows what to expect at preschool, it will make him/her more comfortable
and less apprehensive to attend.
Take your child to the preschool to see where it is located and what it looks like. Show
your child the playground and classroom. You may be able to call the preschool ahead of
time to set up a time to meet the teacher and take a tour of the school and classroom. This
will help familiarize your child with the people and settings at the school, which should
make your child more comfortable.
Take your child shopping for school supplies, and let him/her choose what to buy. Allow
him/her to pick out the type of backpack, crayons and paper he/she would like to take to
school. While you are shopping, explain how each item will be used. Let your child know
that crayons are used to color pictures, scissors are used to cut shapes, and the backpack
will be used to bring homework and projects home.
Use flashcards and writing notebooks to teach your child some of the things he/she may
learn at preschool. Preschoolers normally learn about colors, numbers, letters and beginner
writing skills. Working with your child on these things before preschool helps your child
feel more comfortable working on them in class and gives him/her a head start on the
learning process.
Let your child know that it's okay to miss mommy or daddy and that you will miss
him/her, too. Assure him/her that you will be back to pick him/her up in a couple of
hours. You may even want to draw a picture of a clock to demonstrate where the clock
hands will be when it's time to go home.
Talk your child through an average day of preschool. Start from the time you drop him/her
off, and finish with you meeting him for pickup. Talk about the different projects and
tasks that will take place. Include information about snack time and talk about the types of
snacks the child can expect to have at preschool. Ask the child what he would like to do at
preschool, and explain how those activities will be a part of the preschool day.
Explain the concept of preschool to your child. Make preschool sound fun and interesting.
You can explain to your child that she will get to play games, learn about different things
and make new friends. Talk to your child about preschool often, and answer any questions
he/she might have.
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Preschool Program Information
A.M. Morning Session The morning session is from 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The inside lobby doors and classroom doors
will not open until 8:25 a.m. The teachers prepare and plan for activities before and after school so
we appreciate your cooperation. At 8:40 a.m. the inside lobby doors that lead to the teacher’s
classrooms are locked for security reasons. If you arrive after this time, you will need to check in at
the Early Childhood main office. This is done for your child's safety and will protect instructional
time from interruption.
Pick up time for the morning session is at 11:30 a.m. The inside lobby doors will open at 11:25
a.m. Arriving a few minutes before dismissal time will allow for a smooth transition for your child.
If you are later than 11:30 a.m. your child will be taken to the Early Childhood main office.
Teachers will discuss with you the dismissal procedures.
If you have a need to pick your child up before 11:25 a.m. the teacher will be notified and will
bring your child to the lobby. You must present your I.D. and sign the child out of school.
P.M. Afternoon Session The afternoon session is from 12:15 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. The inside lobby doors and classroom
doors will not open until 12:10 p.m. The teachers prepare and plan for activities before and after
school so we appreciate your cooperation. At 12:25 p.m. the inside lobby doors that lead to the
teacher classrooms are locked for security reasons. If you arrive after this time, you will need to
check in at the Early Childhood main office. This is done for your child’s safety and will protect
instructional time from interruption.
Pick up time for the afternoon session is at 3:15 p.m. The inside lobby doors will open at 3:10 p.m.
Arriving a few minutes before dismissal time will allow for a smooth transition for your child. If
you are later than 3:15 p.m. your child will be taken to the Early Childhood main office. Teachers
will discuss with you the dismissal procedures.
If you have a need to pick your child up before 3:10 p.m. the teacher will be notified and will bring
your child to the lobby. You must present your I.D. and sign the child out of school.
Full Day Program The full day program is from 8:30 a.m. - 3:15 p.m. Parents pick up and drop off children in the
classroom. The same procedures that apply to the AM & PM session’s will also, apply to our Full
Day Program. Your child’s teacher will discuss these procedures with you.
Please note: For every minute you are late a $1.00 fee will be added to your monthly bill.
Before & After Care Program
The Before Care Program is from 7:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. The Early Childhood main entrance doors
will open at 7:00 a.m. The After Care Program is from 3:15 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Please note: For every minute you are late a $1.00 fee will be added to your monthly bill.
Transportation
The Pre-School does not offer transportation for your child. The Parent/Guardian will have to
provide transportation for their child to and from school.
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Registration and Enrollment Hancock School District Early Childhood Preschool program serves district preschool children who are at least three years of age on or before July 31st of the current school year.
The preschool is an integrated program that meets children’s educational needs and is developmentally
appropriate for all children. Experiences are provided to stimulate learning in the physical, social,
emotional, cognitive, adaptive, and communication developmental areas so that all children may reach
their potential through developmentally appropriate activities. Each child is viewed as a unique person
with an individual pattern and timing of growth and development.
Enrollment
Enrollment at our early childhood center is limited and based on a first come, first serve basis.
Hancock district residents will be given priority over other school districts only during the specified
initial enrollment time. Enrollment for all programs occurs year round. Families that live in our
school district are eligible to enroll at HECC for our Half Day or Full Day program. Families that live
outside of our district are only eligible to enroll in our Full Day program.
Enrollment Process (New Enrollment) Your enrollment packet provides us with information we are required to collect and which helps
us best serve your family. In order to verify your packet is complete and to process your child’s
enrollment efficiently, we will only accept packets which are brought to school personally. Our
school requires a minimum of two full business days to process completed enrollment forms. At peak
times for enrollment, such as the beginning of a program session, there may be a delay of five
business days in order to safely plan for your child’s arrival in our program.
The following items must be presented for children at the time of enrollment to complete the
enrollment process and maintain accurate information.
Family Information Form
Media Release Form
Student Heath and OTC Medication Information Form
Student Information Form
Student Home Language Survey
Completed Enrollment Packet
Registration and Tuition Checklist Form with required non-refundable check or cash
registration fee attached.
Registration and Requirements
Hancock Early Childhood Center requires all students enrolled at our center to be fully potty
trained. Children that are not fully potty trained will not be able to attend.
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Registration and Requirements (continued)
Our registration process for new children at the time of enrollment requires the parent or court-
appointed legal guardian of the enrolling child to provide the district with one document from each
list below. All documents provided must be current and display the name of the parent or legal
guardian as well as the district address (private information may be blacked out).
A self-mailed letter, Notary Public statement or change-of-address card will NOT be accepted
Note: According to Board Policy JECA, “In cases where a student living in the district wishes to
register and such student is not able to provide proof that the student is domiciled in the district, the
student, parent, military guardian, legal guardian, or pe rson acting as a parent may request a waiver of
proof of residency. Waiver of proof of residency may only be granted on the basis of hardship or
good cause.”
Educational Larceny It is a crime to provide the district false information regarding residency. The Board authorizes the
superintendent or designee to seek all criminal and civil recourse against any person who attempts to
fraudulently assert residency in the district. Based on state statute 167.020, RSMo, any person who
knowingly submits false information to satisfy the residency requirements shall be subject to class A
misdemeanor charges and may be civilly liable for expense incurred while the student was enrolled.
It is imperative that our school district receives all required documents in order for the
registration and enrollment process to be completed. A child that has an incomplete file will not
be placed in a classroom.
LIST A LIST B
Mortgage Statement
Current Utility Bill
Real Estate Tax Bill
Verification of Service from Utility Provider
Homeowner’s Insurance Policy
Personal Property Tax Invoice or Recent
Receipt
Residential Lease – signed by both parties
(enrolling student’s name must be on lease)
Welfare, Social Security or other Legal Court
Document
Rental Agreement – signed by both parties
(enrolling student’s name must be on
agreement)
Driver’s License / State ID
Municipal Occupancy Permit for the Address of
Residence Other
The following documentation is necessary to continue the enrollment process:
Child’s Birth Certificate from Vital Records Most recent report card of academic transcripts Child’s Social Security Card
Medically documented immunization records Proof of custody if enrolling parent is not listed on the child’s birth certificate (Court-appointed documents, Divorce Decree, Children’s Division papers, Foster Care placement).
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Immunization Requirements All immunizations must be in compliance with Missouri State Law, Section 210.003 RSMo. This
form is due in the Early Childhood Center office at the time of registration and enrollment.
Missouri Child Care Preschool Immunization Requirements for 2015-2016:
4 DTaP/DT 3 IPV (Polio)
4 PCV (Pneumococcal) 3 Hepatitis B
3 HIB 1 MMR
1 Varicella
Payment Information (Full Day Program) Hancock Early Childhood offers a Full Day Educational Program that is tuition based. We will
provide a monthly receipt for payment if requested by the family.
Tuition is assessed monthly; payments are due in full on the 1st day of each month. If the 1st
day of the month falls on a day school is not in session, then the payment will be due the
following day school is in session.
Parents are required to pay the full monthly payment every month even if child is absent.
Parents have the option to pay bi-weekly, if they speak with the front office secretary and set up
bi-weekly payment in advance. Bi-weekly payments are due on the 1st and 15th of every month.
Payments are based upon a 174 day school year and are prorated as such across 10 monthly
installments (August – May). Payment is accepted by cash (in person only) or by check,
money order or cashier’s check .
All payments should be turned into the Early Childhood Administrative Assistant
Advanced payment is accepted
A 10% discount, rounded to the nearest dollar, is offered for parents if two or more siblings attend
during the school year for our full day program. Also, if siblings attend the Before and After
Care Program an additional 5% will be discounted for a maximum discount of 15%.
If Full Day yearly tuition is paid in full before the start of the new school year, you will
receive a 5% discount.
If mailing, please make check or money order made payable to Hancock Place School
District. Our mailing address is the following:
Attn: HECC Administrative Assistant
Hancock Early Childhood Center
9417 S. Broadway
St. Louis, MO 63125
Tuition Pricing & Fees (Full Day Program) Residents & Non-Residents $3,480.00 (per current school year)
$348 (August - May)
A $70.00 registration fee/tuition deposit (non-refundable) is due at time of registration for the full
day program. Out of that amount $40 will be applied towards August tuition the first week of
attendance. The remaining $30 is the registration fee.
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Before Care Program and After Care Program Students who attend the Before Care Program and After Care Program must be on a consistent
basis to be eligible. This program will be offered upon meeting minimum student enrollment
numbers. Payment Schedule is to following the same as the Full Day Program Payment Schedule.
Registration Fee
Full Day Program Yearly Registration Fee $70 The first 2 days of school are included in the registration fee and will go toward August tuition
payment; Monthly tuition and registration fee includes a daily lunch, snack, and drink.
Half Day Program Yearly Registration Fee $30 The fee for our Half Day Program is in place to help cover the cost of snack and drink.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Students are placed in order by registration/enrollment requirements met upon
availability of slot.
ALL District Requirements must be met
Student File is completed
Spaces are limited, placement is not guaranteed.
Registration Fee must be paid at the time of enrollment in order to reserve
child’s spot.
Registration Fee is a REQUIRED and NON-REFUNDABLE
YEARLY/RE-ENROLLMENT FEE.
Families with multiple children in our (Full Day) Program will receive a 10%
discount off entire monthly tuition payment.
Late Payments
A weekly $5 late fee will be applied to your account if full payment is not received by the
due date.
If payment is over two weeks late, the school holds the right to suspend attendance in our
program. Payments not honored will result in suspension of services. Reinstatement can
occur only after all fees are paid unless a specific payment plan has been agreed upon.
Continued late or non-payment may result in your child’s permanent removal from the
program.
Please call the school Administrative Secretary at the Early Childhood Center if you are
unable to make payment in a timely manner.
Families will be charged a $25 fee for insufficient funds checks. A money order or
cashier’s check is required to cover the check and the fee. Only money orders or cashier’s
checks will be accepted after the second non-sufficient check.
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Custody Matters In the case of custody or special family situations, please note the following:
For tuition paying students, the parent/person registering the child is responsible for the
payment of tuition.
For tuition paying students, if payments are divided between two parents, the responsible
parent will be the primary contact and will receive all statements, calendars and
correspondence, unless it is indicated that both households must receive all of this
information. Please contact your teacher if this is the case.
We must have a copy of any legal documents on file with the directions clearly stated to
be able to refuse a parent or a designee of a parent from picking up a child.
It is very important that your classroom teacher be aware of any concerns regarding custody
as the safety of the child is our main concern.
Our Curriculum
The Hancock Place School District employs a staff of certified teachers with many years of
teaching experience. Additionally, all teacher assistants have earned a minimum of 60 college
credit hours with some holding full bachelor degrees. These teachers are responsible for the
successful implementation of our comprehensive, guaranteed, and viable curriculum. While the
Early Childhood Center students do not take state assessments, our program is centered on best
practice delivery of instruction and assessment to provide our students with the best possible
background knowledge prior to transition to Kindergarten.
Accordingly, the Hancock Place Early Childhood Center curriculum is aligned to the Missouri
Early Learning Standards. The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
along with a broad based group of individuals, whose backgrounds are representative of the early
childhood community in Missouri, developed a set of standards of what most children should know
and be able to do by the time they enter kindergarten. These standards are consistent with current
research and recommendations from other state and national initiatives.
The Missouri Early Learning Standards are divided into the following categories: Literacy
Standards; Math Standards; Physical Development, Health, and Safety Standards; Science
Standards; and Social and Emotional Standards. These standards are further organized by content
component, process standards, indicators, and examples. The entire curriculum framework can be
found at https://dese.mo.gov/early-extended-learning/early-learning/missouri-early-learning-
standards.
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Screening All children 3 and older will be screened with the developmental screening assessment DIAL-4
(Developmental Indicators for the Assessment of Learning – Fourth Edition). The Screening
Assessment is designed to present stimuli. DIAL-4 provides scores for all five early childhood
areas:
Motor area: Gross Motor items include catching, jumping, hopping, and skipping. Fine
Motor items include building with blocks, cutting, copying shapes and letters, and writing,
and a popular finger touching task.
Language area: Items include answering simple personal questions (name, age, and sex),
articulation, naming (expressive) or identifying (receptive) objects and actions, plus
phonemic awareness tasks such as rhyming and “I Spy.”
Concepts area: Items include pointing to named body parts, naming or identifying colors,
rote counting, counting blocks, identifying concepts in a triad of pictures, and sorting
shapes. Includes an item that assesses automatic naming of objects, a skill that is associated
with potential learning disabilities.
Self-help development: Looks at the child’s development of personal care skills related to
dressing, eating, and grooming.
Social development: Looks at the child’s development of social skills with other children
and parents, including rule compliance, sharing, self-control, and empathy.
In addition to screening with the DIAL-4, staff and/or appointed program personal your child’s
vision, hearing, height and weight.
Children 3 and younger can be screened through the Hancock/Bayless Parents as Teachers
program (HBPAT).
Preschool Assessments Conferences are held with parents to review student assessment results. The assessments are
comprehensive and cover a variety of areas including:
Social and emotional development
Physical development, including fine and gross motor skills
Cognitive development, including learning and thinking skills
Language developmentLiteracy development
Portfolios Student progress will be discussed with parents at the fall and spring conferences. In addition,
teachers assemble individual student portfolios to show the growth and development of the
child throughout the school year. The portfolios may contain:
Journal writing samples
Photos of children learning through play
Teachers written documentation of student progress
Work samples submitted by the children and/or their parents
Parents and children are welcome to view the portfolios at any time and are encouraged
to contribute to the collection throughout the year. At the end of the preschool year(s), the
portfolio will be given to the child as a remembrance of their Early Childhood Years.
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Special School District Services If your child has qualified for early childhood special education service, he/she may receive
these services at ECE from Special School District staff assigned to our building. A full
continuum of services is available. Adaptations and modifications that might be used to assist
your child could be instructional, curricular, environmental, behavioral strategies,
supplementary aides, services, supports or equipment your child needs to be successful in
preschool. Related services such as speech therapy, language therapy, occupational therapy,
physical therapy, social work or assistive technology, are also available to meet the needs of
individual children.
If your child has not been referred to receive special education services, and you would like
your child to be evaluated for special educational needs, please talk with your child’s teacher.
Our process for referral includes observations, screening and input from families, diagnostics,
CARE Team meetings, Individual Family Service Plans, Individualized Education Plans,
Parent Educators and family conferences. This process is different for each family; we will
help each family through this process individually.
Goals for Children
The goal of Hancock Early Childhood Center is the development of confident,
creative, intellectually curious, and socially responsible individuals who make a positive
contribution to our world.
Hancock Early Childhood is devoted to the potential that all children carry within them. The
HECC contribute to the future of our children, our community, and our world through Early
Childhood Education by:
Expecting and encouraging all students to be responsible, respectful, and ready to learn.
Encouraging an appreciation for wonder, beauty, and truth.
Awakening the children’s sense of self and helping them find with confidence their
world.
Working together as a community of teachers and parents to create a healthy social life.
The Preschool will provide activities and experiences to help children:
Develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively.
Develop language skills.
Develop problem-solving skills.
Learn to be a member of the preschool community.
Be curious, confident, and creative.
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Teacher/Student Daily Schedule (Example)
Daily Schedules include:
Welcoming students
Attendance and group time
Centers (curriculum delivery) and clean up
Snack and drink
Recess
Center Time (including writing, pretend play, blocks, music, books, science, math, and
art).
Story Time
Show and Tell (optional by teacher)
Clean up, Pack up, Dismissal
Full Day Program also includes a daily lunch and nap or rest time.
The daily schedule listed above is an example of what our teachers follow and practice in their
individual classrooms, on a daily basis. The order in which each teacher schedules the activities
per classroom varies but will be consistent per room. The teacher will post their schedule on
their classroom parent bulletin board or where they deem appropriate.
Newsletters per Classroom Teacher Newsletters are published weekly to keep parents and others aware of all the happenings within
the room.
Newsletters per Building
Every effort is made to provide our families throughout the school year with an Early
Childhood Center newsletter. When a building newsletter occurs it will also be posted to our
Early Childhood website for viewing. The newsletter may include a number of topics involving
book reviews, crafts, cooking activities, websites, and district events.
Program Information
Hancock Early Childhood Center offers full and half day programs that holds classes Monday
through Friday.
Class Size
Enrollment is limited per class. The maximum class size for typical classrooms is 17 students
per class. Our reverse mainstream classrooms have a maximum number of 12 per class. Each
classroom has 1 lead teacher and 1 teacher assistant minimum.
Conferences
The preschool has two formal parent/teacher conferences during the school year. However, we
understand that the education of children is a partnership between teachers and parents. We
invite you to share your thoughts with us at any time, and we will make every effort to keep
you informed about your child’s growth at school.
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Contact Information Primary parents must make the office aware of any changes regarding new phone numbers, e-
mail addresses, or any change in a home address when it occurs. This helps us maintain the
most up to date information in our student records and Student Information System. We use
this information to communicate with our families. Examples of why we must have accurate
information on file at all times would be in case of an emergency, school reach calls,
administrative contact, etc.
Parents should regularly check the contact information on file at their child’s school to ensure
that they can be easily reached in the event of an urgent matter. Please provide the school with
alternate contact information for authorized persons who may be contacted to pick up your child
in the event you are not able or cannot be reached.
Current Students Transitioning Current students of H.E.C.C. will be given priority for the initial enrollment period. Parents
will need to fill out and return the Registration and Tuition Form sent home by the child’s
teacher during the spring. The form must be returned along with the registration fee during the
specified dates listed on the form to insure their child’s placement. After such specified dates it
will then be opened to district residents. Parents will also fill out an Updated Registration Form
at the beginning of the current school year on any student that attended our preschool program
the following school year and is transitioning to our prekindergarten program. This is to ensure
we maintain accurate information for your child’s file.
Visitors, Please Check in at the Office When visiting any one of our schools, we ask that all visitors, even parents who may volunteer
on a regular basis, please check in at the school office. Requiring that visitors sign in and out,
and wear a visitor’s badge, will ensure that all staff are aware of all visitors’ location in the
building and are alerted to any individual who is not wearing proper identification. Following
these procedures ensures the safety of all students, staff, and visitors while at school. In
addition, if you are visiting a school and notice any individual not properly identified, please
alert a staff member immediately.
Supervision of Students Each student will be monitored by sight and sound by an HECC staff member at all times. We
do not allow students to be under the supervision of a volunteer at any time. Staff members
position themselves so that the children may be supervised from the position and location of
the employee at all times. While students are in the bathroom, they are supervised by sight and
sound. The staff member remains at the bathroom while the student is present.
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Attendance/Absences
Regular attendance is very important to the academic and social development of your child.
We expect all children to maintain good attendance to ensure that the student is taking full
advantage of the instructional climate that our school offers on a daily basis.
It is recognized that absence from school may be necessary under certain conditions. However,
every effort should be made by parents to keep absences to a minimum. We ask that students
arrive on time daily and are picked up at the specified dismissal time. Anytime a student
arrives late and/or dismissed early from school, it is counted against the student’s attendance
percentage. In addition, if a student is persistently picked up late after dismissal time, this will
require an administrative phone call to the student’s parent.
If your child will be absent, please call the school office. If you do not call the office, the
absence is considered unexcused. Because space is limited, it is also important to remember
that (10) absences whether excused or unexcused from school may result in your child’s
dismissal from this program. Please note: Parents who are chronically late (at least three
times) in picking up children must meet with the Director of the Early Childhood
Program in order to continue to participate in the program.
Arriving Early In an effort to ensure staff members work time and protect the student instructional time; we
ask that if you arrive early to the center that you please be respectful by waiting patiently and
quietly in the lobby as well as when waiting outside student classrooms for the door to open.
HECC is aware that family situations or extenuating circumstances may warrant your child
only being in attendance a portion of the day. However, if he or she is going to miss the
majority of the session, it may be prudent to delay attending until the next school day.
School Resource Officer A School Resource Officer from the county law enforcement agency is assigned to our schools
to help ensure a safe environment. The SRO performs safety assessments and planning for
crisis response at each school. While the SRO is not assigned to the Preschool, he is
available when needed to assist in safe operations throughout the District.
Media Release Forms You as a parent have the right to grant or not grant permission for your child to be
interviewed, photographed, or videotaped by newspaper, television, radio, media, or any
district department or program for the purpose of news coverage or district projects. Also, you
have the right to give or not give permission for your child’s artwork or any other creations
to be used on the district’s website.
Money When money is sent with your younger child/children to school, please put it in a sealed
envelope with the child’s name, teacher, and reason written on the outside. The envelope
should be put inside your child’s daily take home folder that both the teacher and parent use as
a form of communication.
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Fundraisers
Occasionally, there will be fundraisers at the school. In the event that a fundraiser occurs, we
will make every attempt to have only one fundraiser at a time to help make our fundraisers as
successful as possible.
Dressing for School Please be sure your child is dressed each day in comfortable clothing that allows for freedom
of movement and safety. The students are involved in activities that keep them moving much
of the day. Also keep in mind that our students may play outside so send your child to school
in appropriate outerwear as well. Playground play requires closed-toe, sturdy shoes. Any
child wearing flip-flops will not be allowed to participate on the playground during recess.
Tennis shoes are preferred.
Provide an Extra Change of Clothing Always provide a change of clothing in your child’s book bag or tote in case of accidents.
Please be sure the change is seasonably appropriate and the correct sizes. This includes
shirts, pants, underwear, socks and shoes. This extra change of clothing will remain in the
book bag or tote throughout the school year. Remember to label all items of your child’s
clothing.
Other Considerations When Selecting Clothing for School Students are asked to avoid extremes in selecting clothing to be worn to school. If a student
wears clothing that is disruptive to good classroom behavior or creates a safety problem, it
may be necessary to call the parents and ask that the student be picked up and returned
properly dressed.
Book Bags Please remember to check your child’s book bag or tote bag EVERY night. The book bag or
tote bag must be large enough to hold a regular folder, as well as a change of clothes. No
wheeled bags will be allowed. A communication folder will be provided for each child. Your
child’s teacher will include important communication about your child’s progress and school
activities in their folder. Newsletters from the classroom will also come home each week to
keep you informed of what the students are learning. The folder is a daily communication
between home and school, so it is important that teachers and parents check and empty it daily.
Lunch/Snack/Drink A snack and drink will be served for your child each school day regardless of what program
your child is enrolled in. Parents are required to pay a non-refundable yearly fee of $30 at the
time of registration and enrollment. This yearly fee helps cover the cost of snack, drink, and is
also part of the registration fee for each individual student. There are occasionally children in
our program with allergies. Please make sure to let your child’s teacher know prior to the
child’s first day of school, along with listing any known allergies or other medical related
concerns on our Hancock Student Health Form located in the HECC Packet.
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Half Day Children attending Part Day Preschool will receive a daily snack and drink, as part of the
required $30 non-refundable registration fee.
Full Day We serve lunch and provide an afternoon snack with drink in our Full Day Program. A required
$30 non-refundable yearly registration/re-enrollment fee will help cover the cost of the
afternoon daily snack and drink.
Bringing Food into the Classroom The Hancock Place Early Childhood Center operates under Board of Education approved
policies and procedures which are found online on the district’s main website. Policy JHCF
outlines “Student Allergy Prevention and Response.”
You may always bring store-bought treats for birthdays, or other celebrations provided a list
of ingredients are clearly written on the package. Please talk with your child’s teacher about
any foods you want to bring into the classroom. Food items must be store bought due to
Health Department regulations.
Inclement Weather When the first snowflakes fall or inclement weather is predicted, the Hancock School District
will begin the process of determining whether or not to call off school. Although some
weather conditions make the decision to cancel school rather easy, more often than not
weather systems are unpredictable and the decision to call off school becomes extremely
challenging.
The District will also utilize the automated calling system School Reach. School Reach
allows parent contact phone numbers to be called automatically by a voice messaging system
to inform families whether school is cancelled or if students are being dismissed early. Within
minutes of initiating the system, School Reach automatically sends a recorded message to every
number in its calling system. Parents may also sign up for text message alerts from the
District website. If the District is going to dismiss early once students are in school, the
decision will usually be made before 1 p.m.
Parents should watch or listen to the local media rather than contacting the schools or the
District office to allow the District to quickly and effectively utilize the media to provide
cancellation information. Once a decision to cancel school is made, the District will contact the
following media outlets: Channel 2, Channel 4, and Channel 5 and KMOX Radio. Parents are
asked to listen to the media to find out if school has been cancelled.
To inquire on any of our policies at Hancock Place School District or for more information,
please refer to our school website at www.hancock.k12.mo.us
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Recess/OutdoorPlay
If weather permits, students will spend their recess times outdoors. Decisions to have
outside recess during cold weather depend upon the temperature and wind chill factor. Shorter
outside recess times are scheduled on very cold days. We practice the following guidelines as
suggested by Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital:
Always protect your child by making sure they wear a hat and gloves in addition to a coat.
Because a child’s head is larger in proportion to their body than an adult’s children lose
body heat much faster.
If temperatures are in the 30’s, children can generally play outside for an hour or so.
It’s ok for kids to be outside in the cold. Kids don’t get sick from being in the cold, they
get sick from the viruses we all pass around while indoors.
If because of medical reasons it is necessary that your child remain in during recess, a dated,
signed note must be sent to your child’s teacher. If the condition persists longer than three
days, we will need a note from your child’s doctor. Announcements will be made when there
will be no outside due to bad weather or for any other reason.
In summary of Recess/Outdoor Play: Hancock Early Childhood Center will follow the
district’s guidelines for having outdoor recess during cold and hot weather. If your child needs
to be excused from recess, please inform his/her teacher in writing.
Parent Involvement Your involvement in your child’s school is one of the most educationally beneficial practices
that you can follow. While your child is seeing that you value their education, you are learning
a little more about your child’s teacher and teacher assistant in preventing issues that may arise
and help us to better meet your child’s needs. It is for this reason that we encourage our
families to have open communication with their child’s teachers throughout the year in
addition to our fall and spring conferences. Working together is the key to your child’s
success.
Parents are welcome to plan school visits. Prior to the observation/visit, parents are required
to complete the district’s volunteer background check process. Contact your school’s office
for information. Parents are strongly encouraged to become involved in their child’s
education. We believe that a strong home-school relationship is basic to the child’s future.
Parents, children and teachers benefit from learning and working together.
An Open House is planned to familiarize families with the program. The family is invited to
visit the classroom, meet the staff, and share information.
Conferences are scheduled for all students in the fall and spring. These conferences are
scheduled with the parent by the teacher. Each visit is individualized to meet the family's
needs. The first Open House is a wonderful opportunity to become more familiar with the child
and his/her family and discuss goals for the school year. Teachers also read stories and
demonstrate how to make and play educational games together with your child.
Parents are invited to volunteer in the programs in a variety of ways. Please let the teacher
know if you have a special interest that you would like to share with the class.
Active parental involvement and open communication between the school and home are encouraged!
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Daily Nap Time/Quiet Time for Full Day Preschool Students In our Full Day classroom, a two-hour rest time is observed each day. The program provides a
mat for each child. A blanket and soft doll or stuffed animal may be brought. It is comforting to
the child to have a small blanket, sheet, or security item with them during this time, the child
should be able to separate from this item when needed. Blankets will be sent home every other
Friday for laundering and need to be brought back on the following Monday.
In our Full Day Early Childhood Program, the children are required to rest
on their mats for thirty minutes. Children who do not fall asleep during this time are then
permitted to play quietly on or near their cots with appropriate “quiet time” materials.
Staff supervises the students by positioning themselves in the classroom and moving
about the classroom during quiet period.
Birthdays The teachers will inform parents about how birthdays will be celebrated in your child’s
classroom. Items brought into the school must be store bought, pre-packaged, and contain a
written list of ingredients on the package. Please see policy JHCF on the district’s main
website for specific information regarding allergy prevention and response.
Celebrations/Parties
Parties will be held during the fall, winter, and spring.
Toilet Training Hancock Early Childhood Center requires all students enrolled at our center to be fully potty
trained. Children that are not fully potty trained will not be able to attend.
Toys All personal toys should be left at home or in your car. If there is a special event for children to
bring personal items, you will be notified in advance.
Show- N- Tell Parents are responsible for marking their child’s name on all show-n-tell items sent to school.
Parents as Teachers The Hancock Place School District offers a comprehensive Parents as Teachers (PAT) Program
throughout the district. This is a program offering home visits, parent meetings and screening
for families of children prenatal to 5 years of age. The extent to which these services are
available is dependent upon state funding of the PAT program. These funds may vary from
year to year. To find out more about PAT, call the PAT office direct at Hancock Early
Childhood Center (314)657-9180.
Elementary/Early Childhood Nurse A registered school nurse shared by our elementary building and early childhood center is on
duty daily.
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Illness Guidelines
Providing a safe and healthy environment requires establishing policies and procedures for
handling childhood illness. When a child becomes seriously ill or hurt at school, parents are
called. Illness is defined as having a temperature of 100.0° or above, vomiting or one of the
items listed below. Your child should be fever-free WITHOUT fever reducing medicine
such as Tylenol and Ibuprofen for at least 24-hours before returning to school. This
ensures your child is not contagious and also allows them the time they need to recover from
the illness. Please make arrangements with relatives, friends, neighbors, or a sitter to pick up
your child when he/she is ill at school. It is always a good idea to have a backup plan for sick
childcare for days when children must be kept home from school. We realize that sometimes
you are faced with a difficult decision as to whether or not to send your child to school if
he/she is not feeling well. To assist you, read over the following guidelines. Please keep
them in mind when trying to decide whether or not to keep your child home from school.
Along with our
Your child is to stay at home if there is:
Rash: Unusual rash or spots present that has NOT been evaluated by a physician
and spreading is an unknown cause. Child should remain home until cause is
determined. A physician note stating that the student may return to school should be
turned in to child’s teacher upon returning. If due, to chicken pox, child is to remain
home until all lesions are crusted.
Impetigo (infections of the skin): Exclude either until lesions are healed or twenty-
four (24) hours after medical treatment has started.
Ringworm: Can attend school once treatment is started and lesions are covered.
Strept throat: or a sore throat that is accompanied by a fever and enlarged nodules in
the neck. Child may return to school twenty-four (24) hours after antibiotic treatment is
begun and is fever free.
Persistent pain: A child complains of severe, persistent pain. This child should be
referred to a physician for evaluation.
Fever: A child’s temperature (taken by mouth) is above 100 degrees or 1-2 degrees
above the child’s normal temperature. If your child is ssent home because of a fever,
vomiting, or diarreah, he/she should remain home 24 hours.
“Cold ” and /or persistent cough : If obviously ill – lethargic (very tired), nose
running continuously, excessive coughing and child shows signs of upper
respiratory (cold symptoms) serious enough to interfere with the child’s ability to
learn (careful evaluation of students with a history of asthma).
Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye): If reddening of white of the eye or inner eyelids is
observed that may be accompanied by drainage (pus), itching, or pain, child cannot
attend school until medical attention has been received and medication has been
administered for twenty- four (24) hours. A physician must evaluate the child and state
that the student may return to school.
Head Lice (Pediculus Humanus Captitis): Can return to school after hair has been
treated and all the eggs (nits) are removed. School nurse must see student prior to child
returning to the classroom.
Scabies: A contagious skin disease caused by the “itch mite”. Child can return to
school when adequately treated with the lotion prescribed by the heath care provider.
An injury is sustained at home and requires medical treatment.
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Illness Guidelines Continued Should these symptoms develop while at school, the child will be cared for while arrangements
are made to have him/her picked up from school. If a symptom persists (such as a rash/cold) or
if a communicable disease is confirmed (measles, chicken pox), admittance may require a
statement from the child’s physician declaring the condition non-contagious.
If a child is exposed to or contracts a communicable disease, it is essential that this information
be reported to the teacher. Information of possible exposure will be posted for the class (es)
involved and/or sent home to class (es). If a child will be absent from school because of
illness, the early childhood office and/or child’s classroom teacher should be notified.
Medications If a child needs to take oral medication, including over-the-counter drugs, the following
procedure, which is consistent with the District’s policy, must be followed:
1. The medication shall be in the original container with the child’s name and labeled with the
physician’s prescription.
2. Medication may be dispensed by the Early Childhood staff or school nurse upon written
request of the parents. Parents will need to complete a “Request for Medication to be Given at
School” form. This should include the parent’s and physician’s signature.
3. The parent/guardian will deliver all medication to be administered at school to the school
nurse or designee. Medications are not to be transported in backpacks.
Emergency Drills - Fire, Tornado, Earthquake and Intruder
Drills are conducted quarterly to facilitate vacating the building in case of an emergency.
Tornado, earthquake, and intruder drills are conducted annually and fire drills are every other
month.
Seat Belts & Child Car Seat Laws Missouri law requires all drivers and front-seat passengers to wear seat belts. If the driver
holds an intermediate driver license, all passengers must wear seat belts.
While safety belts offer excellent protection for adults, they are not designed to keep children
safe in the event of a motor vehicle accident. Missouri law states:
A child less than four years old or weighing under 40 pounds must be secured in a
child passenger restraint system appropriate for the child.
A child over four years of age, but less than eight years of age, who also weighs between
40 and 80 pounds and is under 4'9" tall, must be secured in a child passenger restraint
system or booster seat appropriate for that child.
Children 8 years old and older at least 80 pounds, or children more than 4'9" tall, are
required to be secured by an appropriate vehicle safety belt or booster seat. The fine for
violating Missouri's child safety law is $50 plus court costs. Child safety seat
requirements do not apply to children who are being transported in a school bus or
public carrier for hire.
If you have questions about Missouri's child safety restraint laws or wish to schedule a checkup
to ensure your car seat is installed correctly, contact the Missouri Highway Patrol at (800) 800-
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Safety & Parking Lot Procedures
Please help us model appropriate behavior and keep all children safe. Students practice
safe walking to school and are reminded to hold a hand at the time of dismissal. Our goal is to
help our children learn to:
Hold a hand, use walking feet and stay with an adult while on school grounds!
For parking and traffic to run smoothly everyone must follow the same rules.
These rules also help to insure everyone’s safety!
Enter the parking lot by right turn only from Broadway
Exit the parking lot by right turn only onto Broadway
Please take the first available parking space with vehicle facing
Towards the Administrative Center
Use the parking lot provided. Do not park in rear lot marked for the Early Childhood Staff. Please be observant and cautious when driving in school parking lot for small
children and pedestrians.
Parking - Arrival - Dismissal Procedures
Arrival Procedures A.M. Session Morning Session - Enter the Administrative Center parking lot no sooner than 8:15 a.m.
Right turn only coming off Broadway
Take the first available parking space on the far side of main parking lot entrance.
Please fill spaces from right to left. All vehicles should be parked toward the
Administrative Center. When the first row is filled, then the next begins.
Use the sidewalk provided that leads to the Main Entrance of Early Childhood Center
Once inside the Early Childhood Center Lobby, please wait for a staff member to
allow access to the Center. Note: The doors to the preschool will not open until 5
minute before the start of class and 5 minutes before the end of class.
Proceed to the classroom and sign in with your child’s assigned classroom teacher.
Classes begin at 8:30 p.m.
Arrival Procedures P.M. Session Afternoon Session - Enter the Administrative Center parking lot no sooner than 12:00 p.m.
Right turn only coming off Broadway
Take the first available parking space on the far side of main parking lot entrance.
Please fill spaces from right to left. All vehicles should be parked toward the
Administrative Center. When the first row is filled, then the next begins.
Use the sidewalk provided that leads to the Main Entrance of Early Childhood
Center.
Once inside the Early Childhood Center Lobby, please wait for a staff member to
allow access to the Center. Note: The doors to the preschool will not open until 5
minutes before the start of class and 5 minutes before the end of class.
Proceed to the classroom and sign in with your child’s assigned classroom teacher.
Classes begin at 12:15 p.m.
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Dismissal Procedures for All Sessions Please enter the parking lot in the same manner as instructed in the arrival procedures noted
above.
Arrive no earlier than 11:15 a.m. for the Morning Session Dismissal.
Morning Dismissal Time 11:30 a.m.
Arrive no earlier than 3:00 p.m. for the Afternoon Session Dismissal.
Afternoon Dismissal Time 3:15 p.m.
Exit the parking lot by a right turn only onto Broadway.
NOTES:
The rear entry from Gentry Avenue is for Early Childhood Staff only! DO
NOT ENTER THIS AREA.
Please do not “cut through” the administrative center lobby, as these doors are
for people visiting the administrative center only!
Due to safety reasons, parents should not park on side streets.
Guidance The Hancock Place School District believes that students can do their best learning and
teachers can do their best teaching in an atmosphere in which appropriate behavior is expected
of all students. We believe that all children have the potential for behaving appropriately, that
children choose their behaviors, and that children can be guided and taught to make
appropriate choices.
If a child has a disability or is suspected of having a disability, the school will make
reasonable accommodations to meet the needs of all children. The district partners with the
Special School District to ensure the implementation of the Individuals with Disabilities
Education Act (IDEA).
Discipline Appropriate behavior should not go unrecognized, nor should inappropriate behavior be
ignored. When a behavior is disruptive or hurtful, we take into consideration the following
circumstances:
The child’s age and developmental level
Circumstances occurring in the child’s life
The child’s past behaviors and pattern of behavior
The seriousness of the difficulty/problem/harm
At our center, we monitor behaviors through various modes of documentation,
including incident reports. This provides us with information that allows us to support
a child in our classroom with positive behavior strategies.
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Discipline Continued Administration reserves the final authority to determine which disciplinary actions are
warranted by the unacceptable behavior. Consequences may include, but are not limited to the
following:
Informal Talk
Informal Family Contact
Family Conference
Confiscation
Referral to Counselor
Temporary Removal from Class
Short Term Suspension (1 – 5 days)
Long-Term Suspension (5 – 10 days)
Removal from Program
Note: Removal from the program could occur prior to a one-time suspension if conduct is
deemed to be unsafe or disruptive to others and if continued participation in the program would
prove detrimental.
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PUBLIC NOTICE
All responsible public agencies are required to locate, evaluate, and identify children with
Disabilities who are under the jurisdiction of the agency, regardless of the severity of the
disability, including children attending private schools, children who live outside the district
but are attending a private school within the district, highly mobile children, such as migrant
and homeless children, children who are wards of the state, and children who are suspected of
having a disability and in need of special education even though they are advancing from grade
to grade. The Hancock Place School District assures that it will provide a free, appropriate
public education (FAPE) to all eligible children with disabilities between the ages of 3 and 21
under its jurisdiction. Disabilities include autism, deaf/blindness, emotional disorders, hearing
impairment and deafness, intellectual disability, multiple disabilities, orthopedic impairment,
other health impairments, specific learning disabilities, speech or language impairment,
traumatic brain injury, visual impairment/blindness and young child with a developmental
delay.
The Hancock Place School District assures that it will provide information and referral services
necessary to assist the State in the implementation of early intervention services for infants and
toddlers eligible for the Missouri First Steps program.
The Hancock Place School District assures that personally identifiable information collected,
used, or maintained by the agency for the purposes of identification, evaluation, placement or
provision of FAPE of children with disabilities may be inspected and/or reviewed by their
parents/guardians. Parents/guardians may request amendment to the educational record if the
parent/guardian believes the record is inaccurate, misleading, or violates the privacy or other
rights of their child. Parents have the right to file complaints with the U.S. Department of
Education or the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education concerning
alleged failures by the district to meet the requirements of the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act (FERPA).
The Hancock Place School District has developed a Local Compliance Plan for the
implementation of State Regulations for the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
(IDEA). This plan contains the agency’s policies and procedures regarding storage, disclosure
to third parties, retention and destruction of personally identifiable information and the
agency’s assurances that services are provided in compliance with the General Education
Provision Act (GEPA). This plan may be reviewed at the Hancock Place School District at the
Administrative Center located at 9417 S. Broadway, St. Louis, MO 63125, Monday through
Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
This notice will be provided in native languages as appropriate.
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HANCOCK PLACE SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER
PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN HANDBOOK SIGNATURE PAGE Please return this signed form page to your child’s teacher. Copies will be kept in child’s cumulative file. Thank you!
My child and I have read the attached Parent and Student handbook. We understand the rules, procedures, and policies. We are committed to helping our child be successful in school and will make sure our child:
- is dressed properly each day - attends school on time each day - follows the school code of conduct
In addition, if my child/children attend the Full Day Educational Based Tuition Program, I agree to meet all my financial responsibilities.
Student’s Name (please print) _________________________________________
Parent/Legal Guardian’s Name (please print) __________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature __________________________________________________________________
Date______________ Homeroom ________________________Grade _________
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