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Welcome To The. Barclay Early Childhood Center. Mr. William Marble, Principal 1220 Winston Way Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856) 429-7283 wmarble@chclc.org. http://www.cherryhill.k12.nj.us/barclay/barclay.htm. Agenda for Open Houses 2/7/12– 7:00 PM 2/15/12– 10:00 AM. I. Slide Presentation
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Welcome To The Barclay Early Childhood Center Mr. William Marble, Principal 1220 Winston Way Cherry Hill, NJ 08034 (856) 429-7283 wmarble@chclc.org http://www.cherryhill.k12.nj.us/barclay/barclay.htm
Agenda for Open Houses2/7/12– 7:00 PM 2/15/12– 10:00 AM • I. Slide Presentation • Q and A • Building Tour
Program Overview • Tuition Costs • Half-Day Programs • 9:00-11:30 • 1:00-3:30 • Transportation is NOT provided • Multi-Age Classes • Approximately 16 students per class • 10 typically developing children, 6 children with special needs • Taught by a certified teacher • 2 educational assistants
Program Overview, continued • Inclusive model began in 1999 in response to the need to educate our students with special needs in the Least Restrictive Environment • The Early Childhood Program currently serves over 320 children (approximately 40% are children with special needs)
Program Overview, continued • The Creative Curriculum • Standards Based • Developmentally Appropriate • Differentiated Instruction • The Staff • 15 Certified Teachers • 1 Full Time Nurse • 35 Educational Assistants
Eligibility • Be at least 3 years of age and no older than 4 on or before October 1, 2012 (students may not begin program until their third birthday) • Must be a resident of Cherry Hill • Toilet Trained
Enrollment Process • Complete application (due March 1) • Each application is assigned a number based on age and gender (number does not affect placement) • Lottery held on March 3 • 4 separate drawings based on age and gender • Letters of notification mailed March 19 • sent to ALL families
Enrollment Process, continued • If selected • Must return Student Information Questionnaire by April 1 • Notifications of class placement and registration date will be mailed • If not selected • Waiting list • Openings subsequently arising shall be filled from the waiting list in the order determined by the lottery
Important Dates • Thursday March 1, 4:00 p.m. • Applications Due • Week of March 8, 2012 • Lottery Held • Week of March 21 • Notification Letters Mailed • Monday April 2, 4:00 p.m. • Student Information Questionnaires due