St. Peter Catholic Church 6161 Chambersburg Rd. Huber Heights, OH 45424 937.233.1503 Sacrament of the Sick Priests available as needed. Call any hour 937.233.1503	ST. PETER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM The St. Peter Kindergarten Enrichment Class provides kindergarten children with a structured learning environment in a loving and Christian atmosphere. The program encourages the development of each child to his or her fullest potential. "Kindergarten Enrichment" is a class that provides care opposite the kindergarten class. Reinforcement of the kindergarten curriculum and individual attention to specific areas are provided. The class offers structured learning, playtime, outside activities and arts and crafts. Enrichment Staff The Enrichment Program is supervised by one Coordinator under the direction of the Principal of St. Peter School. Hours Of Operation The Enrichment Class will not be in session when St. Peter School is closed. If you need childcare on these days please refer to the Latchkey Program. School Days AM Class: 8:45 - 12:45 PM Class: 11:15 - 3:15 Enrollment Guidelines Only students enrolled in kindergarten at St. Peter School are eligible to participate in the Enrichment Class. All required medical and emergency forms must be completed prior to the date of admission. Kindergarten Enrichment is offered on a consistent part-time basis. Space permitting, part time Kindergarten Enrichment will be available, with a minimum of two days a week. Food Service The Saint Peter Food Service provides an optional lunch. For the cost of lunch and payment procedures, please refer to the Fees Schedule in the back of this handbook. Daily Activities Our daily routine will consist of activities to reinforce the curriculum taught in the Kindergarten classroom. General Safety Policy 1. All staff members are Red Cross certified in CPR and First Aid. 2. No child will be left alone unsupervised during indoor or outdoor play. 3. No child will be released to anyone other than the parents or legal guardian unless prior written arrangements and visual verification has been made with the staff members and/or the Coordinator 4. There is immediate access at all times to a working telephone located in the School. 5. No spray aerosols will be used when children are in attendance. 6. All staff are required by law to immediately notify the local public Children Services Board when child abuse or neglect is suspected. 7. Procedures for fire and tornado drills shall be explained and practiced with the children. These procedures shall be posted by the door. Drills shall be conducted throughout the school year on a monthly basis. Medical Emergencies And Illness In case of illness, the child will be sent to the nurse’s office until someone can be contacted and the child is picked up. The following students should not be sent to school: 1. Students with a temperature of 100 degrees or more in the last 24 hours. 2. Students with a diarrhea or vomiting incident in the previous 24 hours. 3. Students with an undetermined rash. 4. Students with a severe cough or cold symptoms. 5. Students with head lice or pink eye. Absence Call the school before 9 a.m. when your child will be absent. Discipline The purpose of discipline is to help a child to control his/her emotions and actions, not to stop him/her from expressing feelings and moods. Above all, a child needs love, patience and understanding. Parents are urged to instill an appreciation of moral values in their child, which will be nurtured in the Program's environment. Respect for self, others and property is stressed each day. Methods Of Discipline 1. Individual discussion of behavior with the child geared to the child's level of understanding. 2. Redirection to another area if appropriate. 3. "Time Out" -- the child is removed from the group, but not from the room, for a short period of time. 4. Removal of child from the room to be supervised in the office area by additional staff as a last resort. 5. Parent conference for repeated unacceptable behavior. Clothing The School uniform is required for the Enrichment Class. Payment of Fees Bills are sent every two weeks with payment due within 15 days. Fees may be paid at the Parish Administration Office, placed in the payment drop box located in the Latchkey office or mailed. You must pay for all scheduled days regardless of attendance. For those families needing the services of the Latchkey Program in addition to the Enrichment Class your cost is half of the regular Latchkey Fees. Withdrawal Policy If the parent(s) and the Coordinator determine that the child is not socially/emotionally ready for the program, the tuition fee shall be prorated for the remaining days of the current month. If the child is withdrawn from the program for other reasons, a two-week written notice is required. Field Trips Field trips will be planned with great care. A permission slip is required. A first aid kit, Field Trip Permission Forms, Emergency Transportation Forms, Authorized Pick up Forms along with the class attendance will be taken.