THE MODEL SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULES

Each classroom teacher posts a schedule so that parents can have an overview of the days' activities. Each schedule includes the following elements:

The Independent Work Period
The Independent Work Period is an important concept in relationship to The Model School philosophy. It is a reasonably long block of time, an hour or more for the three to six age group, during which each child is free to choose what he or she wishes to do. Thus the child has an opportunity to get ideas, and to explore and experiment with them.

Teachers must use great skill during this period, as the success of the independent work period is dependent not only upon the quality and completeness of the learning environment but also upon the quality of the interaction between teachers and children and between children and children. As children make their choices, the teachers act as facilitators of the learning process and provide cognitive input. Teachers also maintain observation records so that they know the developmental level and interests of each child.

Group Periods
Group periods provide an opportunity for children to share experiences with the teacher and with each other. Certain activities lend themselves to the group experience: teacher demonstrations, music, drama, dancing, story telling, reading, some scientific experiments, academic reinforcement and group discussions are among these.

Sharing Day
The Pre-Kindergarten classes designate one day during the week as sharing day. On this day, children are permitted to bring a favorite item to school to share with the group.

This time is very important to the children, and they take it very seriously. Children often get very upset when they forget their "share toy." A gentle reminder from the parent might be helpful.

Parents are urged to use discretion in the things children are allowed to bring. No toy guns, swords, weapons of any kind or potentially dangerous objects are allowed at school. Parents should also be cautious about allowing children to bring valuable objects even on sharing days. We simply cannot guarantee their safe return.

Outdoor Activities
Outdoor activities include free play, as well as organized games and special perceptual motor activities designed to promote large muscle development and gross motor skills. Outdoor activities also include short walks around the neighborhood , trips to the park and field trips.

Rest Period
Young children who are at school all day will have a nap period. Quiet times and/or rest periods will be provided for older children as needed. Naps may be optional for children who are four or older and occasionally for a three year old with the parent's consent.

The Model School Year
The Model School offers full year child care and development services. The school is closed only on specified legal holidays and during the week between December 24th and New Years’ day. 

THE MODEL SCHOOL CALENDAR (July 1, 2007 - June 30, 2008)

The Model School will be closed on the following holidays and non-service days:

Note:
The Model School provides 244 days of service annually.
Holidays and non-service days are not included in the fee schedule.
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