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Palaestra FAQ |
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What
ages, options & hours are available?
Monday through
Friday 9:00 - 3:00. Choose your days. *Early drop at 7:30 &
Extended stay
3:00 - 6:00. Ages 18 mos - 5 yrs (grouped 18 mos-2/2-3/4-5)
Half-day
option available. Age appropriate academics offered everyday! |
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What does your tuition include?
Palaestra; Early Drop Supplies; Special Programs; Insurance; Primary use
of all gymnastics equipment and teaching aids, and lots of loving care and
attention. |
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What is the average student-teacher ratio?
1
teacher to 10 students plus a floater |
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Qualifications of the staff include...
The Academics teacher has a degree in Early Child Development or
Elementary Education. Additional teachers are selected based on
their expertise in individual areas and experience with preschoolers. |
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Preparing for Kindergarten...
We recommend 3 year olds attend a
minimum of 2 days per week, and 4 year olds a minimum of 3 days per week. |
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What does the curriculum include?
We adhere to developmentally appropriate practices - children learn while
they play. Weekly themes include activities that encourage positive
self-concept; fine gross motor skill development; communication and
readiness skills; music; art; dramatic play; social skills; science; math
and multi-cultural activities. Our curricular specialties include
gymnastics, creative movement and music, and computer emphasis. |
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What are some of the special programs?
Meet your teacher - Ice cream social - Dress-up and Pumpkin Party -
Christmas Morning Celebration - Valentines Candlelight Lunch - T-shirt
Sales - School Pictures - Parent Participation Field Trips -
Preschool Graduation |
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Does you schedule follow LISD closings?
We are closed Labor Day; Staff Development Day; Thanksgiving Day and the
day after; LISD Christmas Break; LISD Spring Break; Memorial Day.
You may register for our day camps offered during LISD breaks. |
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What do I send with my child?
Please send a light snack, lunch and drink, as well as a nap mat.
Also include a complete change of clothes and diapers and wipes if needed.
Always send your child in clothes that allow for movement during
gymnastics. |
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