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Welcome to Carden Academy's Pre-School!

It is exciting to invite new students into our program throughout the entire year. Carden Academy of Huntington Beach is dedicated to educating each child to his or her full potential. Carden Academy of Huntington Beach teaches a strong Language Development Program that prepares the students for a successful start in Kindergarten.

We are open year round from 6:30A.M until 6:00 P.M. for your convenience. We provide a balanced developmental and academic program for your child. We are a State Licensed Pre-School and we provide care for children from age 3 years through Pre-Kindergarten. Our staff meets the teaching requirements from the Carden Foundation, along with California State requirements for education and experience. Carden Academy of Huntington Beach has been serving the community since 1978.

We look towards teaching a well rounded program to each student. We are happy to enroll your child in our Pre-School

Philosophy

Carden Academy of Huntington Beach is an Educational Institution dedicated to providing a warm, safe, nurturing, and secure environment. Our first consideration is to provide an atmosphere of love and kindness where children are free to learn at their own pace. Our program is designed to offer developmental learning that provides the opportunity to learn through play. This method provides a rich foundation for further understanding of academics in subsequent years.

Pre-School Tuition & Fee Schedule

Registration Fee (One-time, non-refundable)	$100.00
Materials Fee (Annual, non-refundable)	$225.00

**Weekly Charges for Full Day Program:**
Full Day Program	3 Days per Week	4 Days Per Week	5 Days Per Week
Full Day Program	$180.00	$190.00	$200.00

**Weekly Charges for Morning Program:**
Morning Program	3 Days per Week	4 Days Per Week	5 Days Per Week
Morning Program	$150.00	$160.00	$170.00

Tuition Policies:

1. Our Tuition Policy requires payment by one of two methods

The first method is MONTHLY (due by the 7th). Tuition will be calculated on a monthly basis determined by the number of days on your child's specific program. This amount shall be discounted 5% for payment in advance.
The second method of payment is WEEKLY (due the Friday before). Weekly tuition clients are required to place a deposit equivalent to two weeks of their child's scheduled tuition in addition to the first week's charge paid in advance.
If monthly or weekly payments become past due, Carden Academy will charge a late fee of $20.00 after the 10th day. Carden reserves the right to remove students from school until the tuition is brought current.

2. FAMILY DISCOUNT - A Discount of 5% will be given to the youngest pre-school child enrolled in Carden Academy.

3. No Credit will be given for days missed.

4. If you are planning to be absent from Carden Academy's Pre-School for a week or longer, please inform the Pre-School Director of those specific dates.

5. Morning Program children who wish to stay later on any given day must get permission from the Pre-School Director prior to that day. The schedule change must be approved by the Pre-School Director. The cost is $10.00 per hour.

6. To change your child's specific program, a parent request must be made directly to the Pre-School Director. Changes may only be made upon the approval by the Pre-School Director.

7. An extra day, which is requested and approved of the Pre-School Director, costs $45.00.

8. If an additional day is added to your specific program without a request and without approval by the Pre-School Director, the cost is $50.00.

9. Our Policy is to charge a $25.00 fee for any check that must be submitted for payment a second time.

If a check is returned to Carden Academy for any other reason, our Policy is to charge an additional $25.00 fee. If two checks are returned within a 6-month period, all monies due including prior debt and future business will be transacted on a "Cash Basis Only." Only cash or money orders will be accepted.

10. Carden Academy Pre-School closes each day at 6:00 P.M.

11. Our Policy for late pick-up after 6:00 P.M. is to charge the following late fees:

We charge $1.00 a minute after 6:00 P.M until 6:15 P.M. Then we follow the fees listed below:

6:16 P.M. - 6:20 P.M. : $25.00
6:21 P.M. - 6:25 P.M. : $30.00
6:26 P.M. - 6:30 P.M. : $35.00
6:31 P.M: the fee increases to $10.00 every five minutes.
If you have not called the office or made arrangements with us by 6:30 P.M., your child may be transported to the H.B. Police Department.
These charges will be doubled after 3 late pick-ups within three months.

12. Holidays are included in the cost of your child's scheduled tuition. In selecting your child's program, be aware of the dates we are closed. Credit is not given to your child's program for the days that we are closed.

Registration

Enrollment Procedures

Parents/Guardians interested in enrolling their children in Carden Academy of Huntington Beach may contact the Office to schedule an appointment with the Administration. At this scheduled appointment, Carden Academy's Pre-School program will be discussed, and enrollment forms will be made available. You will be given the opportunity to sign up on our mailing list and be included in our monthly Pre-School & Elementary mailings. Upon notification of acceptance, all enrollment forms and necessary fees are due prior to your child's attendance. Your child's performance and placement will be evaluated during his/her first month at Carden Academy of Huntington Beach's Pre-School.

Pre-School Curriculum

The Carden Academy Pre-School Curriculum is an integrated approach to the total development of the child. This approach consists of the integration of literature, language development, art appreciation, learning games, counting skills, small and large motor skills, music, crafts, French and Spanish.We provide...

A Readiness Program for Reading
- Ask Mr. Bear
- I am a Mouse
- Goodnight Moon
- Keep Running, Allen
- The Runaway Bunny
Oral Language Development
- Mary's Home
- Daddy's Garden
- Learning to Listen
A Readiness Program for Math
- Learning the Numbers
- Language of the Blocks
- Hands On Manipulative
Socialization Skills Program
A Cultural Enrichment Program

Our Primary emphasis is on Language Development. This includes the development of a sound vocabulary and the ability to express whole and complete thoughts that are clearly understood by others. Activities throughout the day include cutting, coloring, painting, and working with play dough and other craft media. Lessons emphasize sitting, listening, following directions, sharing and participating in large and small group activities. All these activities play a part in the total socialization of the young child.

As the School Year progresses, the various aspects of our Program are orchestrated into more complicated achievements that include organization skills, the use of imagination and ultimately the beginning of critical thinking.

3 and 4 year-old Program

Carden Academy's Pre-School Math Program

Carden Academy believes that young children must be introduced to the most basic of mathematical concepts and be made aware of how these concepts are at work in their everyday lives. Lessons are taught in a sequential manner through a variety of methods to promote success. We use the Saxon Math Program which provides the use of manipulatives and other multisensory instructional tools.

Carden Academy's Pre-School Science Program

Students conduct the investigation with hands-on activities. Through observation, identification, and description, students easily grasp many basic and complex concepts. Learning about solutions, mixtures, acids, bases, and chemical reactions creates an environment of discovery and fun. They learn about the life of the bee, how seeds become flowers and they enjoy getting involved making "GOOP."

Carden Academy's Pre-School Foreign Language

Carden Academy teaches both French and Spanish. We teach Foreign Language through a variety of methods and techniques. Our foreign language teaches age-appropriate songs, recites cultural-based poems and uses everyday vocabulary. These methods help the children learn to enjoy a different language.

Carden Academy's Pre-School Fine Arts

Art and Music are a wonderful part of our well-rounded Curriculum. Students learn to appreciate life in a deeper way by exploring the work of famous artists. One of the children's favorite artists is Mary Cassatt.

Carden Academy helps students develop self-confidence and poise by performing in the Christmas and Spring programs. It is a wonderful time for the children to sing songs, recite poems, and perform in front of parents, family and friends. Program participation is another aspect used to broaden the the fine Academic Program that Carden Academy offers.

Dance, Tumble and Roll

Carden Academy is pleased to welcome The Webby Dance Company every Tuesday. Through beginning tap, ballet and basic rhythm children build memory and concentration while enhancing flexibility and coordination. The classes are taught by professional and loving teachers in a atmosphere that promotes self-confidence, creativity and physical fitness. Children will dance to great music while using pompoms, maracas, tambourines and more. So put on your dancing shoes and join us. If Dancing is not your thing we have Webby Dance Co. teaching Gymnastics on campus every Monday. Tip toe across the beam, roll down the cheese mat or cartwheel over the rainbow. With brightly colored equipment children learn a variety of gymnastic skills and stunts as they master the challenges put before them. Fitness attributes such as cardio respiratory fitness, muscular strength and endurance are key elements of this program. A mini Trampoline is also brought in from time to time.

Please feel free to speak with our Pre-School Director, Mrs. Dianne Stanford, concerning any of your questions or needs.

Pre-School Hours

Full Day Program	Open at 6:30 A.M	Close at 6:00 P.M
Morning Program	Class begins at 8:00 A.M.	Dismissal is at 12:30 P.M.

The Morning begins with a Flag Salute, The Carden Prayer and the daily calendar. This is followed by structured lessons including Carden Literature, Saxon Math, Art Appreciation, shape and number recognition. The children also have Spanish and French lessons taught by the Elementary language teachers. The morning also includes vocabulary lessons, cutting exercises, a creative art project, and outdoor play.

Lunch is provided at 12;00, followed by a nap, outdoor play, Science, snack, stories, crafts and music.

Many parents picking up their children in the evening have been greeted by their children saying, " I want to stay, I'm having fun!"

Printable Version

Carden Pre-School Notes
April 2009

Open House

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Open House Thursday
April 16th

Pre-School and Elementary will hold their Open House on Thursday April 16th from 4:00 -5:30 PM. All of the classrooms will be open. Please take this opportunity to visit the classrooms your child may be in next year. It is wonderful to see all of the work the children have done throughout the year! We cordially invite you, your family and friends to enjoy this evening at Carden Academy.

Pre-School Classroom Spring Sing Practice

The children are busy practicing singing and reciting poetry in preparation for their Classroom Spring Sing Program! Be sure to mark your calendars for this special event. This is a special morning set aside to watch your children in the classroom setting. The children really enjoy performing. Please plan to attend our Spring Program on Friday, May 15th at 9:00 AM in your child’s classroom. Refreshments will be served following the program.

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The 3-Year-Old Program

Our theme for the month will focus on spring. The children are continuing to build their vocabulary skills through the literatures books “I Am A Mouse” and “Ask Mr. Bear.” They are working in their Carden Number Workbooks and continuing to work on recognizing their numbers 1-20. The children are continuing to sharpen their cutting skills too!

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The Pre-K Program

The Pre-K children have learned all of their Play Names and are continuing to practice the sounds of the letters. The children are enjoying their reading lessons in the Kindergarten Reader “I See.” They are continuing to write the 8 C’s, pairs and have now moved on to the bent legs. The children will continue to increase their vocabulary skills through the Carden Workbook “Mary’s Home.” The children are reading Minnikin, Midgie and Moppet along with several books for the “Book It” program as well!

The Pre-K Program continued

The children have been working very hard in preparation for Kindergarten next year. They have been learning to work independently at work stations that are set up around the classroom while other students are being taught to read in the “I See” Kindergarten Reader. The children are given several worksheets to complete while the other children are having their reading lessons in small groups. Instructions are given to each child before they are expected to complete their work packets. It’s amazing to see the growth that all of the children have made since September!

Egg Hunt Planned!

On Friday, April 10th the pre-school children will have an opportunity to hunt for plastic Easter eggs, toys, and candy on the playground. They will all end up with several goodies in their Easter bags!

For those children who do not attend school on Fridays, please feel free to speak with Mrs. Dianne regarding a schedule change. We would love to have all of the children attend on this fun day!

Summer Transition Classes for the Pre-Kindergarten Children

The next step in your child’s education begins with a successful transition into Kindergarten. We will teach each child to become more independent. As we prepare each child who is entering Kindergarten this Fall, please look forward to the following changes in June.

No more naps (this means no more blankets). We start developing their stamina so they will be able to complete a full day of Kindergarten learning without a nap.
They will become more familiar with the Kindergarten environment (i.e., the location of the bathrooms, drinking fountains, lunch tables, etc).
Each child will be responsible for his/her own crayons, pencils, scissors, glue sticks and other belongings given to him/her at the beginning of Summer.
Children will continue reading the 1st Kindergarten Reader “I See.”
They will eat under the canopy outside on they yard.

Preparing Your Child for Next Year!

Carden Academy Pre-School is a year-round program. During the summer months, we provide the children with opportunities to reinforce and review the skills they have already learned. We will introduce new skills in the academic area and encourage social skills.

Children who attend Carden during these important summer months will have an easier time adjusting to the new environment they will face in the fall.

Art Feature

Each Month we present some of the art used in our Art Appreciation lessons. Two of the prints we may learn about are: