District 622 Preschool Parent Handbook 2020-2021 | Page 6

EARLY LEARNING PHILOSOPHY
ACADEMIC SKILLS
Children learn through hands-on classroom experiences. Curricula aligns with the Minnesota state standards and promotes
skill development in all areas needed for Kindergarten. Research-based curriculum is used, including Creative Curriculum,
Early Childhood Workshop, Second Step and SEEDS early literacy foundations. Teachers measure individual child progress in
our comprehensive online assessment tool, Teaching Strategies Gold.
EARLY CHILDHOOD SCREENING
Early childhood screening is required for Preschool and is required for Kindergarten entrance. District 622 recommends that
screening is completed when your child turns three. Screening offers a snapshot of your child’s health and development and
may indicate the need for further health or developmental assessment. This screening time allows time for intervention (if
needed) before the start of Kindergarten. If your family receives tuition assistance, the funding sources require that Early
Childhood Screening must be completed prior to your child's attendance and no later than 90 days after the first day of
attendance. If your child is not screened within this timeframe, your child may lose their scholarship. To schedule an
appointment, please call 651-702-8468.
HOW CAN YOU GET INVOLVED?
them get ready for Kindergarten and beyond.
Research shows that when families are connected to their child’s school, students succeed academically and socially. An important
way you can support your child’s education is to
Your child’s teacher can provide ideas for learning at home. Additionally, District 622 Preschool offers a variety of
family engagement activities for you and your child. These include:
� Parent Orientation will be held in your child’s classroom before the school year begins.
� Parent Teacher Conferences are scheduled twice per year in November and May. These one-on-one meetings are
a time for you to connect with your child’s teacher. You will talk about how your child is doing in school and
discuss ways you and your teacher can support your child’s learning.
� Bring Your Grown-Up to School Days are an opportunity to visit your child’s classroom and see the students and
teacher in action.
� Family Fun Nights and Parenting Workshops will be held throughout the year.
� Parent Consults are available with your teacher or one of our licensed parent educators, free of charge. We are
happy to meet at your home or school to discuss parenting challenges that your family is facing. Contact
651-702-8411 for more information.
� Get involved with our Advisory Council. Contact 651-702-8411 for more information.
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