Community Education program brochures Preschool parent handbook - 2019-20 school year | Page 4

policies Attendance Regular attendance is very important for a child’s learning and preparation for kindergarten. If a child must be absent, call the classroom and bus company (if applicable) to make them aware of the absence. Kottkes’ Bus Service: 763-755-3100, ext. 1 First Student Anoka: 763-421-3199 First Student Champlin: 763-421-5785 See classroom guide for classroom phone numbers. • If a child misses two class days in a row with no phone call from a parent/caregiver, the instructor will call the child’s home. • If a child misses another two class days in a row with no phone call, the child will be dropped from the preschool program. • If a child misses a total of one school week (5 school days) with no phone call, the child may be dropped from the preschool program. Birthdays/Holidays We help children celebrate their special day with a crown/tiara, birthday song, and/or certificate from the instructors. If your family does not celebrate birthdays, please let staff know. Emergency or weather-related closing Time spent in preschool is valuable learning time for children and does not allow for holiday parties. If Anoka-Hennepin Schools are closed, there will be no Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool classes. Cell phone policy Where can you find information on school closings? facebook.com/ AnokaHennepinECFEandPreschool Class withdrawal 763-506-1000 or classroom phone number If you need to withdraw your child from class, please call the main preschool office at 763-506-1500. If there is tuition paid when a withdrawal occurs after the start of a month, there is no refund for that current month; any prepaid tuition will be refunded. 2 ahschools.us/earlylearners Anoka-Hennepin Schools Preschool is a cell phone free zone. Please turn your phone off while dropping off and picking up your child. WCCO, KSTP, FOX 9, KARE 11, CCX (also known as Northwest Community TV) WCCO radio Preschool classes are not made up nor is a credit issued for cancellations due to emergency or weather-related closings.