Welcome to Ibero Academy! Dear Parents: We have spent countless hours designing a special community to offer your children the best possible education under the supervision and care of highly skilled and committed teachers. If this is your first year at Ibero Academy, we look forward to meeting your expectations. If you are a returning parent, we would like to take this opportunity to thank for you for your unwavering support. We look forward to continue striving to offer excellence in your child’s academic and formative education. Our educational project begins with an education in values. With this we do not simply seek to establish “the best school,” but to form “the best people” in a time when our world demands women and men capable of creating a better present and a future filled with love and hope. With the support of God and of your families, we hope to have an excellent year 2012-2013. Sincerely,
Adriana H. Muñoz Adriana H. Muñoz Academic Principal
Laura E. Holguín Laura E. Holguín
Administrative Principal
About Us
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The Colegio Ibero was founded in the year 1990 by Adriana H. Munoz and Laura Elena Holguin with one primary objective: to bring bilingual education of the highest caliber to Cd. Juarez, Mexico.
well equipped sciences laboratory, a music and theatre hall, a computer science laboratory, playground areas, a soccer field, a Tae-Kwon-Do gym, basketball courts, a gymnastics facility and beautiful gardens.
The school began in a modest building which was outfitted to serve as a school. The first class consisted of only 12 kindergarten students, but the idea resonated and after one year, The Colegio had to find a new and larger home, this time with over 50 students enrolled in its programs. For the next two years demand for a high quality bilingual education outpaced supply, and so in 1994, The Colegio Ibero found its first permanent location. This building had sixteen classrooms, a gym, a play ground area, science laboratories, a small cafeteria and a daycare.
Vision
Our Vision is that every person involved with our institution be proud to be a part of the extended Ibero family. Proud because we are an academy dedicated to the development of students in all of their capacities through the best curriculums. Proud because our staff is committed to its pedagogical mission and because this is an institution where values are taught by examples, where individuality is respected, and where we promise to deliver humans capable of achieving success at the highest levels, of living a balanced life, and of creating a brighter tomorrow.
The program was so successful, even through the crippling economic crisis that Mexico suffered in the 1990’s, that The Colegio Ibero was able to open a new and larger location. In 2002, the building which currently houses our main campus was built in the most desirable part of the city. The property has an extension of four acres; the building is equipped with an energy efficient artificial climate system, closed circuit security systems, and point of entry card readers to restrict access to unauthorized persons.
Mission
Our Mission is to provide a high quality and well rounded education by creating an ideal space in which balanced, ethical, and highly capable individuals can flourish and develop their capacity to overcome all obstacles. We work to deliver on this by: Consolidating and maintaining an institution committed to a cosmopolitan and multicultural education, without the sacrifice of academic integrity, in which the goals shared by your family and our academy can best be achieved.
Our students now enjoy full use of a modern building having over twenty classrooms, a
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Personalized teaching in those aspects of academics, sports, culture, and spiritual education that contrbute positively to the development of human beings.
Ibero Academy offers a rich program of studies and activities wherein academic excellence, an ambitious attention to English, Spanish, and Mandarin Chinese, and an elaborate offering of physical activities, sports, and arts each have a special place. To all of this, we add a dynamic and stimulating cultural life, full of extracurricular events.
Developing our students’ abilities while respecting their individuality while cultivating in them a deep respect for human diversity in a well structured environment.
Beginning in Preschool, students are encouraged to look beyond the strict borders of each subject and to understand the implications that received knowledge has on all aspects of life.
Applying current research on multiple intelligences to classroom practice and curriculum development so that our students’ innate abilities may grow and flourish. Creating a safe and warm environment as we strive to meet each of your expectations.
Students participate in multiple activities and events where they learn by doing. Programs of study are continuously updated and reworked so as to make lessons more relevant.
Our Quality Policy
Ibero Academy operates within an internal quality policy founded on a commitment to excellence in education. As part of this policy, we have implemented a sophisticated system providing for feedback and responsive changes.
Optimizing the use of cutting edge technology and teaching techniques by our staff. Preparing our students for a full life by promoting universal values, guiding by example and using positive reinforcement, so that they may lead our society to a better future.
The purpose of this policy is twofold: first, it guarantees the highest levels of satisfaction and professionalism to parents and students. Second, it ensures that Ibero Academy will grow and learn as an institution, thereby adapting to the needs of our Educational Community .
The Philosophy of Ibero
A school’s institutional signature is determined in large part by its pedagogical orientation.
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Bilingual and Multicultural Program The objective of Ibero Academy’s bilingual and multicultural program is the student’s development of the knowledge and abilities necessary to achieve full fluency in the English and Spanish languages. The program also lays the foundations for future study of diverse cultures and their languages, specifically Mandarin Chinese, which we proudly offer from Preschool. Acquiring and mastering any language requires time, practice and careful study. Ibero Academy’s Bilingual Program is characterized by the amount of time and effort that is dedicated to the development of activities in which students can practice and gain confidence. Ibero Academy meets all requirements set by the State of Texas. In addition, we offer a diverse menu of programs in areas like English Language and Literature, the Humanities, the Natural Sciences, New Technologies, Physical Education, Music and the Arts. Students learn both English and Spanish natively from the youngest age. Ibero Academy’s unique curriculum provides for an authentic linguistic immersion for the student, who develops the ability to perform in class, complete assignments, and communicate fluently with teachers and classmates in both languages and across subjects. This Bilingual and Multicultural education is guided by highly specialized teachers and constitutes a clear differentiating factor between Ibero Academy and other schools in the region.
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Humanities and Natural Sciences IBERO ACADEMY | 2012-2013 PARENTS’ MANUAL
As the student advances in his or her academic development, and especially during his or her elementary education, the humanities and the natural sciences acquire fundamental importance. Through these disciplines the student becomes intellectually, emotionally, and socially mature, which allows him or her to acquire broad knowledge and develop a critical spirit. Success at this stage disposes the student to success at all later stages. The student learns to express him or herself in a coherent manner, forming and defending his or her own thoughts with clarity. By interpreting the surrounding world he or she develops attitudes such as precision, thoroughness, and openness to new ideas. Special attention is paid to the development of values such as autonomy, responsibility, and respect for one’s surroundings. From the earliest age students at Ibero Academy learn to think of science as an accessible and interesting discipline. We use a modern and highly engaging curriculum, full of both practical activities and highlighting each discipline’s social, philosophical, and cultural aspects.
Ibero Academy’s Divisions Preschool Division
psychomotor skills, cognitive development, reading and writing, and the development of linguistic skills in both Spanish and English.
Ibero Academy’s Preschool Division applies an active methodology designed to develop the child’s cognitive capacities and ensure his or her adequate socialization.
Our teaching staff employs a curriculum, called the Integrated Development Program, which we have designed for the development of abilities, competencies, values, and attitudes.
Our method encourages the development of knowledge through experience, games, and early stimulus. We use the visual, manual, and auditory mediums as part of an integrated paradigm that encourages the child to learn by doing and thereby to satisfy his natural curiosity.
As educators, we understand that Preschool is the most important stage in a child’s education because it constitutes the foundation for all further learning. Ibero Academy is passionate about early education and committed to delivering it in a highly professional manner.
Early education is structured atop several fundamental pillars. These include: habits,
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Ibero Academy’s Divisions IBERO ACADEMY | 2012-2013 PARENTS’ MANUAL
Areas of study:
Artistic Expression and Appreciation
Languages: English, Spanish, and
Development of Emotional Intelligence
Mandarin Chinese
Application of Positive Discipline
Emotional and Social Development
Activation and Stimulation of
Mathematics
Multiple Intelligences
Exploring and Knowing the World
Personality Education and
Physical Development
Formation Program
Science Athletics
Elementary Division
Elementary education is a qualitative jump for students graduating from kinder because they must engage with new subjects and disciplines in a more academic environment. We have endeavored to make this stage as rich and varied as possible, deepening both the student’s immersion in the Bilingual Program and the rigor and breadth with which techniques and knowledge are transmitted and acquired so that the student is prepared to reach his or her goals. At this stage the focus lies in the development of abilities and techniques with which the student can efficiently communicate, think logically, and learn about his social and natural environments. This curriculum is not only oriented towards the acquisition of traditional academic concepts: it also includes aspects that develop practical abilities, competencies, attitudes, and values.
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Athletics and Team Sports IBERO ACADEMY | 2012-2013 PARENTS’ MANUAL
Athletics are an integral part of a student’s development at Ibero Academy. The practice and enjoyment of a sport goes beyond the acquisition of competency. In particular, sports infuse healthy habits, perseverance, team-work, and self-esteem in students. Students may pursue a sport either as part of their physical development or competitively, depending on their age.
team of teachers, coaches, and specialists who are committed to transmit the necessary technical knowledge and cultivate a healthy love of sports. Ibero Academy offers a broad array of athletic disciplines adapted to each age group: psychomotor skills and introduction to athletics from 3 years of age; gymnastics for preschoolers, soccer, basketball, and tae-kwon-do.
Moreover, students have at their disposal a
Creativity and Artistic Expression Music and the arts are, above all, communication and expression. Therefore they are extremely important in the education and development of the human being. Ibero Academy uses these disciplines to foster the student’s enjoyment of beauty and harmony. Moreover, students discover and develop their entrepreneurial spirit and investigative faculties.
At Ibero Academy, enrichment through art is an important pedagogical tool and is used from an early age. Artistic and creative activities help to reveal the essence of our human condition. The dynamic at Ibero Academy makes it possible for its students to enjoy creating and know the value and significance of creative endeavors.
From preschool onward our students are introduced to a panoply of different scenarios. Events, projects, and activities allow the student to continually develop their psychomotor skills and creative sensibilities. Students are further enriched by sharing in these activities with their friends and family.
The classes, workshops, and projects that conform the Creativity and Artistic Expression Program are: Visual Arts, Music, Handwork, Science Fair.
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Teaching Staff
The primary responsibility of each of Ibero Academy’s teachers is to guide the group that he or she has been assigned in its academic and extracurricular activities. The teacher is the medium through which knowledge is transmitted, and he or she is charged with motivating the class so that each student develops an interest in gaining knowledge. Finally, the teacher is charged with helping the student to resolve his or her problems, and to attend appropriately to his or her wants and needs.
Our Teacher Profile
Bachelor’s degree or above Vocation as an educator Moral authority A spirit of service Energy and the desire to work with children.
Commitment to the pedagogical model and philosophy of Ibero Academy High level knowledge in his or her teaching area Experience
Graduating Student Profile These are the values, abilities, and attitudes that each graduating student should have after studying at Ibero Academy, and which will characterize him or her in the immediate future. These competencies are the result of our educational program: Honesty Responsibility Leadership Work culture Respect for the dignity of othersRespect for nature and the environment
An appreciation for culture Creative problem-solving Analytical and logical skills A commitment to health Artistic expression
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New Technologies
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Advances in the field of information technology have motivated a profound change in teaching styles and resources. Ibero Academy introduces information sciences and audiovisual media from Preschool in order to realize their full potential. Information technologies are especially useful in the development of creative abilities, the research and structuring of information, the interaction of foreign and native languages, and the adaptation to the tools and media that students will need to use in the future. Teachers and students work each day to learn and apply new technologies to their daily endeavors. Best of all, they enjoy doing so. Students at Ibero Academy will have the following advantages: Information sciences from 3 years of age Computer lab equipped with Apple computers Digital workspaces
Uniforms School Uniform Girls
School Uniform Boys
(preschool and elementary) Jumper, below the knee White Ibero Academy blouse Necktie Navy blue school knee sock for both summer and winter Black school shoe, mary jane style Navy blue Ibero Academy sweater Navy blue winter coat
(preschool and elementary) Navy blue dress slacks, no jeans White Ibero Academy shirt Ibero Academy vest Navy blue Ibero Academy sweater Black lace-up shoes, non-scuff Navy blue winter coat
Sports Uniform
Only for kinder and elementary school students Ensemble of athletic pants, windbreaker, shorts, and polo shirt, to be bought at school White tennis shoes, non-scuff
Tae-Kwon-Do Uniform
Only for kinder and elementary school students
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Hours
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Toddlers (T1-T2) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Kinder (K5) 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Pre-Kinder (K3-K4) 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Elementary 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Principles of the Ibero Academy Community This is a list of the attitudes that we intend for all members of the Ibero Community to embody. Members of the Ibero Community include: parents, students, teachers, coordinators, administrators, and staff. The purpose of these principles is to establish an environment of respect in which all members of the community may feel comfortable and capable of attending to their responsibilities. This is not a set of rules. Failure to follow any of these principles will not result in direct negative consequences. However, if every member of the community participates in these principles we will be on our way to creating a true community capable of fostering integral development, and it will be easier for our students to reach fulfillment and happiness. Everyone benefits when someone lives well. The 20 principles of the Ibero Community are: 1. 2. 3. 4.
Live with joy. Maintain visual contact with others. Always celebrate the positive. Be open to and respect differences in ideas, thoughts, and beliefs. 5. Live with a sense of gratitude. 6. Maintain an attitude of courtesy, kindness, and helpfulness. 7. Be responsible, orderly, and disciplined.
8. Call each person by his or her name. 9. Keep yourself clean and presentable. 10. Observe the rules of etiquette in the cafeteria: don’t put your elbows on the table, sit correctly, use silverware and napkins, don’t play with your food, don’t speak with a full mouth, don’t throw food. Take your plate and glass to the proper area. Clean the space that you have used.
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11. Perform a random act of kindness at least once a week. 12. Boys, behave as gentlemen. Girls, behave as ladies. 13. Express your thoughts, ideas, or feelings in a respectful manner. 14. Behave in such a way that you will not foster regrets.
15. Learn from your mistakes and move forward. 16. Always be honest. 17. Be the best person that you can be each day. 18. Live each moment to the fullest. 19. Be punctual. 20. Fulfill your responsibilities, both at school and at home.
Evaluation and grades Grades are based on daily work, class participation, homework, quizzes, tests, special projects and presentations.
Preschool
Elementary
Toddlers and K3 students will receive
Parents will receive a monthly report
daily evaluations.
informing them of their child’s progress.
Students in K4 and K5 will receive
Report Cards are sent out once every two
weekly evaluations.
months.
Report Card: Toddlers, Prekinder and
Honor Roll. Students with an average of
Kindergarten students will receive a
90 or above are listed in the honor roll.
report card once every two months informing parents of their progress.
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Rules
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The opportunity to develop a strong and stable character can only exist in an atmosphere of positive discipline. At Ibero Academy we are convinced that the most effective rules allow the student to become conscious of his or her acts, responsibilities, and attitudes.
both consistent and firm, but full of respect. In the sections that follow we will lay out the rules that we expect students will observe as members of our community. It is important to keep in mind that breaking any of these rules may result in the student receiving a warning or a disciplinary sanction, depending on the severity of the offense. A student may be suspended or expelled for particularly serious incidents without prior warnings or sanctions.
Acts become experiences that provide an excellent opportunity for students to discover and recognize the consequences of his or her actions. Ibero Academy’s rules are founded on an education in freedom, where each child learns to make him or herself responsible for the order, cleanliness, and discipline of his or her life and, by extension, of his or her home, community, and school.
General Rules
The purpose of this manual is to outline and enforce the rules that must be followed in an environment of respect among all members of our educational community. By “discipline”, we mean the positive conduct that must be observed to gain from a learning environment. The end result of discipline is not only that the student has learned, but that all people involved have had their expectations met.
To achieve these objectives it is necessary to create a program that attends to all needs and is enforced by all. Our program is an intentional and systematic effort to identify and promote those values and virtues that are fundamental to the development of good character and a well-defined personality committed to self-discovery.
Within the Classroom
All students are responsible for interacting with teachers and other students in a respectful manner. Each student must be committed to fostering a positive learning environment for him or herself and for his or her classmates.
We understand that discipline is only part of the equation. At Ibero Academy we strive to create situations in which our students can learn these rules in an environment that is
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For this reason: All students must use appropriate language when addressing classmates, teachers, or any person that is visiting the classroom. Students should raise their hand when they wish to speak. Shouting, waving, or other exaggerated gesturing is prohibited. The criticizing, pressuring, or bullying of any classmate is prohibited. All students have the right and the liberty to express their ideas, thoughts and opinions in a respectful and orderly manner. Students must remain within the classroom and wait for their teacher at all times. Students must pay attention to their teacher’s explanations and classmates’ comments. Students must finish their work in the time and in the manner assigned by the teacher.
Horseplay, or any form of disorderly play, is prohibited within the classroom. Students are responsible for keeping their classroom clean and in good condition.
Common Areas
Students may not enter the computer laboratory or offices with food or beverages. Students must conduct themselves respectfully in all common areas.
Extended Spaces
By “extended spaces” we understand all spaces where students of Ibero Academy participate in an official manner. These include: school trips, field trips, excursions, tournaments, or sports exhibitions. Students are required to observe the same rules that apply on school grounds. The teacher(s) or coach(es) in attendance have authority to apply the same sanctions that they could apply if the event taking place at Ibero Academy.
The teacher is responsible for order, cleanliness, and discipline with the assistance of his or her students. For this reason:
Student Code of Conduct
Students may complain if they feel that they have been treated unjustly or been harmed by any member of the Ibero community. Students should approach their section coordinators, prefects, or administrators with their complaints.
All students must keep their work area, cubby, backpacks, etc, clean and orderly. Students should avoid consuming food, beverages, candies, or other snacks during class.
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sunglasses, jewelry, cell phones, electronic, games, iPods, mp3 players, video cameras, photo cameras, playing cards, games of chance, weapons of any type, toys of any type, and any other item that is not specifically designed as a learning material within school grounds at any time.
Stealing, cheating, plagiarizing and destroying property are considered serious offenses. Students of the opposite gender must respect each other and avoid inappropriate physical contact. Students must avoid physical, verbal, or psychological acts that may hurt another. Bullying, criticizing, or making fun of another student is considered a serious offense. Participating in any fight within school grounds or extended spaces, stealing, deploying stink bombs, ink bombs or other dangerous artifacts, disrespecting teachers, students, or parents, and destroying property are all considered serious offenses. Students may not consume alcohol or any drug on school grounds or enter Ibero Academy if he or she has consumed alcohol or any drug.
Punctuality and Attendance
Students must arrive at their classes and other activities on time. Students that arrive more than ten (10) minutes late will not be allowed in class. An exception to the rule above may be granted when parents contact the teacher or coordinator that they will be tardy at least one day in advance. There are no excused absences, but students may be absent as follows: Toddlers, K3 and K4: 6 days per year. Kinder and Elementary: 5 days per year.
Cell Phones, New Technologies, and Other Items
Academic Standards
Students are responsible for turning in their classwork, homework, and projects on time. Failure to do so may, at the teacher’s discretion, lead to a disciplinary sanction in addition to a lower grade. Students are responsible for bringing all materials, books, and other items needed to complete their school related work and activities. Failure to do so may, at the teacher’s discretion, lead to a disciplinary sanction in addition to a lower grade. Each student is responsible for taking proper care of his or her personal items, uniform, laboratory materials, backpack,
Students may not use electronic mediums to access information containing pornographic, violent, or other inappropriate themes. Students are not allowed to access social media during school hours using cell phones or other electronic mediums. Cell Phones in Elementary and Preschool: Students may not use cell phones under any circumstances. Students may not introduce hats,
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shoes, and other objects in his possession. Students are not allowed to receive (and parents should refrain from delivering) forgotten materials, school work, or other items during class time. The classroom area is for the exclusive use of students, teachers, and staff. If parents wish to discuss any matter relating to their child they should request a meeting with the section coordinator or an administrator.
No tattoos. No hair colors. Nails clipped. Girls Of all grade levels, hair brushed, natural (face exposed). No piercings. No tattoos. No makeup. No hair colors. Nails clipped.
Personal Appearance
Students should be clean and presentable every day. They must observe the following:
Students that fail to observe these rules will receive a disciplinary sanction. Moreover, they will be required to comply immediately.
Boys
Of all grade levels, hair brushed, natural (face exposed). No piercings.
Students arriving at Ibero Academy without a full uniform, as prescribed herein, shall be subject to a disciplinary sanction.
Consequences Disciplinary Report (Orange Slip)
Suspension Report (Green Slip)
A Suspension Report may be issued without a student having incurred prior sanctions if the Disciplinary Committee so determines. The decision will be based on the nature and gravity of the violation.
A student may receive a Disciplinary Report when his or her conduct does not comply with the rules set forth herein. Warnings are delivered in the form of an orange slip. On the third warning, the student will stay after school for 30 minutes doing extra work. A student receiving three (3) Disciplinary Reports will, upon a further violation, receive a suspension report.
A Suspension Report prohibits the student from attending classes and extra-curricular activities for one (1) to three (3) days. Homework, tests, projects, and other school
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work that would be turned in during this time will not be accepted for credit, but must still be turned into the teacher. If such work is not turned in, the teacher may, at his or her discretion, decide not to accept work assigned for the period ranging from the day after the suspension to the end of the current section.
Upon the issuance of a Principal´s Disciplinary Report, parents are convened to a meeting where the reason for the report is explained and the form is signed and placed in the student’s record. The student and his or her parents are encouraged to visit with a therapist or psychologist to explore the incident. It will be the parent´s responsibility to pay for any damage to the property of the school that the student might have incurred.
Upon the issuance of a Suspension Report, parents are convened to a meeting where the reason for the suspension is explained and the form is signed and placed in the student’s record. The student and his or her parents are encouraged to visit with a therapist or psychologist to explore the incident. A student receiving three (3) Suspension Reports will, upon a further violation, be expelled if the Disciplinary Committee so determines.
Upon obtaining three (3) Principal´s Disciplinary Reports, the student will be ineligible to receive a Certificate of Good Conduct at the end of the school year and, he or she will upon committing a further violation of any type, be permanently expelled.
Permanent Expulsion
Principal´s Disciplinary Report (Yellow Slip)
A student may be permanently expelled without having incurred prior sanctions if the Disciplinary Committee so determines. The decision will be based on the nature and gravity of the violation. Students on probationary status may be permanently expelled for any violation of these rules.
A Principal´s Disciplinary Report may be issued without a student having incurred prior sanctions if the Disciplinary Committee so determines. The decision will be based on the nature and gravity of the violation.
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Miscellaneous
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Holidays
Pick Up and Drop Off
Holidays will be marked in the Monthly Calendar published at www.iberoacademy. com. These are determined by the El Paso Independent School District. Ibero Academy recognizes both traditional American holidays such as Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Memorial Day as well as observances from other cultures, with parties and educational presentations.
Students must be dropped off at the front door ten minutes before class starts. They may be picked up at the same location. We ask that parents stay in their car. If you wish to discuss any matter, please request a meeting with the person responsible for that area.
Traffic Upon entering school grounds we ask that you drive carefully and observe all traffic signs.
Birthdays
Parents that wish to celebrate their child’s birthday at school may bring individual pastries (e.g. cupcakes, cookies) and drinks. The celebration will take place during recess. Please let your child’s teacher know at least three days in advance. If you wish to send invitations for a party outside of school, we ask that you invite all of your child’s classmates.
Students must travel in the backseat and wear seat belts.
Snacks
Cafeteria
Extended Day
Extended day hours are from 7:30 AM to 6:00 PM. Students remaining in Extended Day care are returned to their parents inside of the school. Parents must pick up and sign for their child.
We offer two options, daily cafeteria meals or ten (10) meals that you can use as you like; our
Students may bring fruit, vegetables, or other nutritious food items to consume as snacks during recess. Junk food is not allowed, except for Fridays when students may bring whatever food item they wish and the cafeteria offers all types of foods and snacks. Students that stay after school may eat at the cafeteria or bring their own food. We ask that parents pack lunches that do not require heating or refrigeration.
menu includes healthy food options.
Club House Activities. Twice a week for one hour.
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Others Money for snack bar, trips, photographs, etc: please send the exact amount with each student (we cannot be responsible for change, and we cannot accept joint payments for siblings) in a closed envelope specifying: the student’s name, grade, amount, and intended purpose.
Tuition and Fees The tuition payment program consists of ten (10) monthly payments from August to May. Payments must be tendered within the first five days of each month. Late payments will incur an extra fee.
from time to time to account for holidays and school breaks and this will be reflected on the monthly calendar. It is our policy to maintain the monthly sums due at a constant level throughout the school year. In case of severe macroeconomic instability requiring rebalancing, we may adjust fees to better reflect the present circumstances.
If payment has not been tendered by the last day of the month, the student may be suspended. The due date will be adjusted
Tuittion and Fees for the School Year 2012-2013 Yearly Fees
Monthly Fees
Annual Enrollment Fee
$200.00
Toddlers
$515.00
Annual School Supplies
$100.00
Pre-Kinder
$515.00
Annual Building Fee
$120.00
Kinder
$560.00
Single Lump Sum Payment: Toddlers & Pre-Kinder Kinder & Elementary:
(includes 10%) $4,635.00 $5,040.00
Elementary
$560.00
Late Fee
$25.00 per student
Discounts: We offer a 10% discount on monthly tuitions for siblings of enrolled students.
Text books English and Spanish
Others
Toddlers
$150.00
Pre-Kinder
$320.00
Kinder
$362.00
Elementary
$365.00
Extended Day Monthly (until 3:00 PM)
$100.00
Extended Day Monthly (until 6:00 PM)
$200.00
Cafeteria (daily)
$132.00
Cafeteria (10 meals)
$60.00
Club House Activities (Monthly)
$60.00
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Enrollment Fees and Tuition: Paid at the school. We take credit and debit cards, checks and cash.
Other Services: Private Tutoring Starts at $10.00/hour and varies by grade level, must be paid every month at the school.
Uniforms, Books, Materials, Extended Day, Clubhouse Activities. Paid at the school.
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