Pre-K Program Update September 5, 2013

Huntsville City Schools Pre-K Program Pre-Kindergarten Education in Huntsville City Schools took an exciting leap during the 2011-2012 school year. A t the request of Dr. Wardynski, a task force was formed to develop a Comprehensive Pre-Kindergarten Plan. The Pre-K program would provide a high quality, research-based, full-day program for four year olds who were most at risk academically and economically. The goal was to prepare students to enter kindergarten ready for school and to perform at or above grade level by second grade. As a result, in January 2012 thirteen classes were opened at seven non-title schools and six Title I schools. Highly qualified early childhood teachers and certified Instructional Assistants were assigned to these classrooms. The program curriculum is fully aligned to meet state and national standard for Early Childhood Education. The classrooms are equipped with materials and supplies that are age-appropriate to foster a positive learning environment.

Alabama Developmental Standards For Preschool Children Approaches to Learning Children will develop curiosity, initiative, self direction, and persistence. Children will develop positive attitudes, habits and learning styles.   Domains Language and Literacy Mathematics Science and Environmental Education Technology Social-Emotional Development Physical Development Health and Daily Living Creative Arts

Huntsville City Schools Pre-K Program Thirty-seven Pre-K Classes 6 Pre-K classes OSR Grant (4 classes added during the 2013-2014 school year) 1 Pre-K class under the SIG 8 Pre-K classes under Title I Funding 22 Pre-K classes funded via Local Funds (2 classes added during the 2013-2014 school year-Blossomwood and Providence) 13 KidSkills classes New Partnership with the New Decatur Head Start Memorandum of Understanding Management 13 Head Start Pre-K classes in/on HCS’ campuses 20 students per class=260 students served The MOU partnership and mentoring agreement allows the Head Start classes to be more in alignment with the goals and objectives of Huntsville City Schools. A total of 50 high-quality, full-day Pre-K classes are offered to families living within the Huntsville City Schools community at no cost to parents. 810 students are served by the HCS Pre-K program.

AAA N/A 2 ASFL  Blossomwood Chaffee 1 Challenger Chapman Dawson 3 School Number of Classes Funding Source(s) KidSkills Office of School Readiness (OSR) School Improvement Grant (SIG) Title I Local AAA N/A 2 ASFL  Blossomwood Chaffee 1 Challenger Chapman Dawson 3  (1) Farley Goldsmith-Schiffman Hampton Cove Highlands Jones Valley Lakewood Martin Luther King, Jr. 4

McDonnell 2  1 Monte Sano Montview Morris Mountain Gap P-8 Providence School Number of Classes Funding Source(s) KidSkills Office of School Readiness (OSR) School Improvement Grant (SIG) Title I Local McDonnell 2  1 Monte Sano Montview Morris Mountain Gap P-8 Providence Ridgecrest 4  (2) Rolling Hills 3  (1) University Place Weatherly Whitesburg P-8 Williams

Enrollment/Class/Waiting List Information September 5, 2013 Name of School Pre-K Enrollment KidSkills Enrollment Number of Classes Number on Waiting List AAA Elementary/Middle School 24 ASFL Elementary/Middle School 17/17 2 Blossomwood Elementary 12/13 Chaffee Elementary School 18 1 4 Challenger Elementary Chapman Elementary 17 28 Dawson Elementary 17/18 Farley Elementary School 13 5 Goldsmith Schiffman Elementary Hampton Cove Elementary 11 Highlands Elementary 18/18 Jones Valley Elementary School 10 Lakewood Elementary 29 Martin Luther King, Jr. McDonnell Elementary 12 39 Monte Sano Elementary Montview Elementary Morris Elementary School 14 19 Mt. Gap Elementary 6 Providence Elementary 25 Ridgecrest Elementary Rolling Hills Elementary University Place Elementary Weatherly Heights Elementary Whitesburg Elementary School Williams Elementary/Middle School 9

Head Start and HCS Partnership Sites School Number of Classes Location Dawson 1 Within school Farley 2 Lakewood On campus Martin Luther King, Jr. 3 Ridgecrest Rolling Hills Whitesburg Williams

Huntsville City Schools will provide and/or ensure: Memorandum of Understanding Between Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc. and Huntsville City Schools Huntsville City Schools will provide and/or ensure: licensable space for classroom/playground. share STAR Early Literacy and GOLD growth report data outcomes with Head Start teacher and Area Team leaders to ensure instructional goals, objectives and learning outcomes are maximized. direct principal communication with the teachers and follow-up communication with the Area Team Leader as necessary. teachers are provided with instructions for all emergency drills. Head Start children and teachers will be included in all school safety drills. STAR Early Literacy training to teachers, due dates for on-going assessments and data reporting, and Head Start classes will be enrolled in iNow. principal notification as to if/when Head Start teachers are to attend staff meetings that would be beneficial to them. HCS Pre-K mentors for Head Start preschool teachers. meals to children based on CNP reimbursement contract. space to Head Start programs at each selected elementary school either within the building or on the school property. Internet access for Head Start classes within the building. Head Start classes connected to the internet similar to Head Start modular on the Martin Luther King, Jr. campus. a parent meeting area if space is available.

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