1. BPS PREKINDERGARTEN PROGRAMS

2. Who Are We?

3. The Umbrella

5. Prekindergarten Programs Step Forward VPK Roy Allen Elementary Cape View Elementary Columbia Elementary Dr. W. J. Creel Elementary (L) Croton Elementary (L) Fairglen Elementary Golfview Elementary Harbor City Elementary MILA Elementary Pinewood Elementary* Riviera Elementary Sabal Elementary Sunrise Elementary Turner Elementary Blended VPK Audubon Elementary Columbia Elementary Longleaf Elementary McAuliffe Elementary Mims Elementary Oak Park Elementary Palm Bay Elementary* Riverview School* Sea Park Elementary Sunrise Elementary University Park Elementary* Early Childhood VPK – High Schools Eau Gallie High Merritt Island High Palm Bay High Satellite High Viera High

6. Prekindergarten Programs Head Start/VPK Cambridge Elementary Discovery Elementary Endeavour Elementary Jupiter Elementary Palm Bay Elementary Pinewood Elementary Port Malabar Elementary Riverview School Saturn Elementary Sherwood Elementary University Park Elementary Head Start-3 Cambridge Elementary Cocoa High Discovery Elementary Endeavour Elementary Jupiter Elementary Palm Bay Elementary Pinewood Elementary Port Malabar Elementary Riverview School Saturn Elementary Sherwood Elementary South Area Head Start

7. Our Mission Our mission for the prekindergarten program is to partner with families to create safe, nurturing environments for young children that provide appropriate learning experiences in all areas of children’s development.

8. Prekindergarten Programs Title l Step FOURward VPK: Maintains a class size of 20. Be four by September 1 st and live in the attendance area of the designated schools. Head Start: Includes 3 and 4 year olds students, Head Start 3 classrooms maintain a class size of 17, Head Start VPK maintain a class size of 20 students. Child must be 3 04 4 by September 1 st to be eligible. And * be eligible for the federal program based on income guidelines.

9. Prekindergarten Programs Blended VPK: Is an inclusion program consisting of 10 VPK students and 8 students with exceptional education needs. These 18 students are not required to live in the attendance area.( unless the school is frozen to out of area) Early Childhood (High School) VPK: The Early Childhood Located at select schools and maintains a class size of20, children must be 4 by September 1 st.

10. Attendance The student’s daily attendance in the VPK program is vital for a successful school experience. School attendance is the responsibility of the PARENTS. Teacher keeps daily attendance. At he end of the month the parent will be asked to review and verify attendance. The parent must sign and return the STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND PARENTAL CHOICE CERTIFCATE to the school.

11. Summer VPK Eligibility: Florida Resident Eligible to Enroll in Kindergarten Will be five as of September 1 Did not attend VPK School year program

12. Prekindergarten Record (salmon)

13. Curriculum and Standards

14. Ages and Stages – GOLD!

15. Family Engagement

17. Engagement Opportunities