2019/2020

Location—Our Academy is conveniently located on the

northeast corner of State Route 3 and Freeman Road in

Westerville, approximately two miles north of Maxtown/Polaris.

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Northside Fellowship Church ~ 6841 Freeman Road ~ Westerville, OH 43082 614.890.8985 ~ www.atcacademy.org

All the Children of the World Academy

Jill Kindall, Director

Offering All Day Kindergarten Programs

3 Day, 4 Day & 5 Day

9:00 AM – 3:15 PM

Before and After Care Available

Kindergarten All the Children of the World Academy

Philosophy All the Children of the World Academy (ATC) is a Christian school dedicated to

the social, emotional, and academic growth of all students. We place

importance on preparing a rich environment which allows children to explore

and make connections. Our Kindergarten uses age appropriate, integrated

thematic instruction incorporating all areas of curriculum. At ATC, children

learn from specialists in the curricular areas of art, music, fitness, enrichment,

STEAM and library.

Values 1. Children - As our name suggests, we believe that all children of the world

are valuable, precious, and uniquely created by God. Therefore, we work

with children in a way that uplifts and encourages them.

2. Early Childhood - We believe early childhood is a distinct and critical stage

of development for all children. Therefore, we embrace this journey of

early childhood by intentionally crafting our classroom setup and activities

to address the needs of the whole child.

3. Integrated Faith - We are a Christian school that weaves faith into the

classroom and curriculum. Our routines, transitions, snack times and more,

support the emergence of teachable faith moments. We welcome families

who are not affiliated with any church.

4. Cultural Depth - The ability to cherish our own cultural roots, as well as

learn about the cultures of those around us, is a very important skill in our

world. At ATC, we make learning about cultures, languages and customs

an ongoing occurrence.

5. Parents and Family - We recognize the importance of parents and family in

the development of a child. We seek to support and encourage parents in

their role and offer enriching opportunities for families.

6. Accessibility of Staff - We embrace our role in reflecting God’s intense

delight in children through quality interactions that are personal,

individualized, and that reflect our deep interest and sensitivity to each

child.

Literacy/Language Arts

Fiction, non-fiction, and poetry are all launching points for reading

development.

Our literature-based program utilizes both whole-language and

phonetic approaches. Literacy is integrated into classroom activities,

routines, projects, and thematic units.

We seek to develop fluent readers as well as a life-long love for

language, both oral and written.

Mathematics

A hands-on basis for understanding mathematical relationships is

fundamental to our program.

Critical thinking skills are introduced to all our students.

Students practice math skills through the use of manipulatives and

practical applications.

Math is often incorporated into thematic units using patterns, graphs,

size relationships, number sense using a 10 frame model, fractions, 3-D

shapes, counting to 100, skip counting, addition and subtraction.

Science

Science is taught through experimentation and exploration.

We introduce developmentally appropriate, in-depth fields of study.

Some of our most exciting science themes have been Penguins,

Pumpkins, Habitats, and Life Cycles (with live chicks, tadpoles and

butterflies).

We seek to foster the natural sense of wonder in children.

Social Studies

We celebrate the diversity of the

world along with the individuality

of each of our students.

Cooperative collaboration is taught

throughout the curriculum.

History and heritage are

appreciated and woven into our

programs and activities.

Content Areas

Kindergarteners attend a special class daily

to add to their educational experience.

Visual Art - ATC Kindergarten Art introduces the students to texture, design

and depth. We explore the fundamentals of lines, spatial awareness,

architecture, still life paintings and more! Art Class with Mrs. Labbe is every

other week, on a rotating schedule with Music Class.

Music - Our music program exposes students to the music scale, rhythm, and

beginning music notation through participation in our Hand Bell Choir. Mrs.

Barr teaches Kindergarten Bells weekly, alternating with Art Class.

Fitness - This enrichment class is a great precursor to any type of athletic

involvement and an excellent way to work on gross motor skills. Mrs. Schisler

has a fun mix of music, stretching, tumbling, ball skills, and creative expression.

Additional enrichment opportunities balance

the needs of the whole child.

Library - Our children meet to explore a variety of types of literature, authors,

and writing styles with our school librarian, Mrs. Kuisel. Together, they enjoy

poetry, fiction, non-fiction and choosing books to take home and share.

Intervention, Enrichment & STEAM- We provide small group or

individual instruction to enrich and support all students with veteran teachers

Mrs. Ables and Mrs. Green.

Chapel - ATC students meet twice a month in our sanctuary for a short chapel

service designed to inspire and build their faith in God. Chapel is led by the

pastoral staff of Northside Fellowship Church.

Mrs. Barr Mrs. Labbe Mrs. Schisler Mrs. Kuisel Mrs. Green Mrs. Ables

Special Classes Ohio Charter School

Our Kindergarten is chartered by the Ohio Department of Education. We

comply with ODE requirements, teach the Common Core Curriculum, and

receive funding from the State of Ohio.

Staffing

Our Kindergarten classes have a 1 to 17 teacher-student ratio. Our staff is

hand picked for their unique abilities and love of children. Each of them has

a degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education.

Academics & Curriculum

Our curriculum is comprehensive and rigorous, spanning all content areas.

We link the content areas together using an integrated theme based

approach. Our students go beyond the State Curriculum ensuring a seamless

transition to their next school, be it private or public.

Learning Environment

ATC is an inviting and unique school with a safe and nurturing environment

that is designed to meet each child’s individual needs. Our goal is to create

lifelong learners as we seek to provide a balance of opportunities for

collaboration, harmonious social development, and individual academic

challenges for each child enrolled at ATC. Our students move among whole

group, small group, and individual instruction throughout the day. This

mixture of structured time and student-led exploration helps transition

students comfortably from kindergarten to first grade.

Confidence Builder

We have noticed that, because they are the oldest students in our Academy,

our Kindergarten students develop a sense of confidence in their abilities that

they take with them when they leave our program. This self-assurance is

recognized by others as they “graduate” from All the Children of the World

Academy.

Parent Investment

We have an enthusiastic Parent/Teacher

Fellowship group that supports our vision and is

constantly enriching our environment by

sponsoring special events and exciting guests.

We seek to partner with parents to provide the

best possible experience for children.

Mrs. Wuersig joined our ATC Staff in 2002. She is married to Jay, and they have three children. She has

loved having Bryce and Grace here at ATC. Her youngest, Blake, will be in preschool before we know it! Mrs. Wuersig loves to see the transformation as timid preschoolers grow into confident kindergarten readers and writers.

Joining our staff in 2007, Mrs. Gatto loves to see her students blossom over the school year! She is married to Mike and has two children. Allie is a speech pathologist

and Anthony is at Miami University. Anthony was one of our very first ATC students! They have two beautiful dogs named Buckeye & Hayes.

We are thrilled that Mrs. Cornett joined our kindergarten team last year. She is married to Matt and has a

daughter, Molly, who is an ATC Kindergarten alum. Mrs. Cornett enjoys watching her students accomplish their goals and discovering new adventures in learning.

Kindergarten Staff

Jen Wuersig 5 Day Kindergarten BS in Early Childhood, Otterbein University Masters in Literacy, Ashland University

Mary Gatto 4 Day Kindergarten BS in Elementary Education, Old Dominion

Tiffany Cornett 3 Day Kindergarten BS in Early Childhood, Ohio University Masters of Education, Ashland University

Investment

Tuition:

Tuition is divided into ten equal installments. The first installment is made in the spring to reserve your child’s placement, the second through tenth installments are due September through May.

A 3% discount is available for: tuition paid in full in September, siblings (on the less expensive tuition), and Northside Fellowship Church members.

Discounts may be combined for a maximum discount of 6% off of tuition. Other Costs:

Registration Fee $40.00

Supply Fee $30.00 Before and After Care:

Before Care available starting at 7:45 AM, After Care runs until 5:30 PM.

Before Care and After Care costs $7 per hour, additional siblings $4 /hour.

Maximum monthly charge for Before and After Care is $210.

* 5 YEARS OLD BY AUGUST 1, 2019

Kindergarten Tuition:

Programs Monthly Annually 5 Day M-F $526 $5,260 4 Day M-TH $442 $4,420 3 Day M/W/F $340 $3,400

Kindergarten School Year: August 19, 2019—May 20, 2020