Watertown School District

Preschool ProgramKarla Bevers, Preschool Teacher

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Preschool program provides opportunity, for students that qualify, to start strong.Qualifications for program are based on family income and developmental screening scores.

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2 Preschool classes35 Students attending7 Students receiving scholarships

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Curriculum based on: - S.D. Early Learning Guidelines - Head Start Child OutcomesPre-reading curriculum materials developed by collaborating with our school Psychologist and our Jr. Kindergarten Teacher

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Parents provided with Progress Reports reflecting their student’s current skill levelProgress Report developed by taking into consideration: - S.D. Early Learning Guidelines - Head Start Child Outcomes - Kindergarten Readiness Skills

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A day in preschool

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Programs and Opportunities -Library-Language Group-SAFE

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Additional program highlights include: `Informational sessions for parents `Home visits `Educational Consulting with parents of current preschool students

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“Free the child’s potential, and you will transform him into the world.”

-Maria Montessori

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