Trinity School – Head of School – Position Statement 6
teachers. It is an effective and well-balanced program for the youngest members of the school community.
The board maintains strong fiduciary oversight of the school’ s $ 4.0 million dollar budget and has been effective in their governance and leadership responsibilities.
Ten percent of tuition-related income is allocated to financial assistance. The board designated reserve and the financial assistance reserves together exceed the amount of debt the school retains as a result of the building addition to the Upper Campus.
The Trinity Parent Association( TPA) is an integral and dynamic voluntary support group. The Association encourages participation in a myriad of activities and events throughout the school year.
The program is housed in two lovely classrooms on the second floor of a relatively new church building and there is a clear sense of safety, security, welcome, and love that permeate all of the instructional spaces and the indoor and outdoor play areas. The neat, clean, and child-centered environment is well stocked with an abundance of materials and equipment.
Preschool teachers provide ongoing feedback to parents and maintain strong relationships with all families served. The presence of a competent and effective onsite Director who knows and understands each child and each family makes for a very well-regarded and greatly appreciated program. ECP teachers and staff are skilled in the curriculum and are professionally trained in current and progressive early childhood practices.
EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAM
The Early Childhood Program( ECP) is grounded in the core values of the elementary program. At the heart of the program is an inquiry-based program based on constructivist theories and inspired by the work of the Reggio Emilia philosophy. The curriculum is well defined, intentional, emergent and project-based, fostering curiosity and provoking learning for both students and