Keeping Our Children Healthy
State requirements do not allow a child at the Academy who has any of the
following symptoms: fever, diarrhea, vomiting, yellow secretions from the eyes
or nose, or an uncontrollable cough. Children requiring antibiotics should
be on them for at least 24 hours prior to class. The Son Shine Academy
staff does not administer medication on a regular basis since the children are
at the academy for only 2 ¾ hours. Emergency medications (allergy, asthma,
diabetic) will be handled on a per child basis. Parental and physician
consent forms will need to be completed. Children enrolled in our programs
must be toilet trained. Please notify Son Shine Academy if your child will
not be attending classes on any specific day (illness with symptoms listed
above, prior arrangements, vacation, etc.)
Safe Arrival and Dismissal
Please do not drop off your child at the Academy any earlier than 10 minutes
prior to the start of class. Please be prompt in picking up your child.
A late fee of $5 per 30 minutes will be charged for each late pickup.
Please enter the west drive and form a line beginning at the north entrance and
continuing into
the parking lot; for everyone’s safety,
please keep the line of cars off the street. A teacher will assist
each child out of the car and into the Academy. Please do not drop off
your child if a teacher
is not present. Cars should form a line in
the same manner at dismissal time.
If anyone other than a
parent is picking up your child, please notify the teacher in writing (prior to
the time the child is to be picked up).
Discipline
All discipline will be handled with Christian love and understanding. We
verbally reward acceptable behavior, and we redirect unacceptable behavior in
various ways. If an incident occurs between children, we will find a quiet
place, talk over the problem, resolve their differences, and then encourage the
children to say, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you.” Physical discipline will
not be used.
Son Shine Academy reserves the right to dismiss a child if irresolvable problems
arise. If problems do arise, a problem-solving meeting will first be held
between parent and teacher. If the problem is still unresolved after this
meeting, the Son Shine Academy committee members will hold a conference with the
parent and teacher. Please be assured that all alternatives will be
explored prior to dismissal.
Clothing
Please send an extra set of clothing with your child at the beginning of the
year. It will be kept at the Academy for your child if a change of
clothing is ever needed.
Field Trips
Occasionally, we will be
taking short field trips which will include using transportation. A
parental consent form will need to be completed to allow your child to
participate; this form is included in your enrollment packet and is in effect
for all field trips throughout the year.
Details will be sent home with your child (in the newsletter/reminder notes)
regarding upcoming field trips. All transportation volunteers must sign a
form stating they have a good driving record, insurance coverage, and that they
will follow all rules set by the preschool when going on a field trip. If you
choose not to send your child on a specific field trip, your child must be kept
home the day of the field trip since no one will be left at the preschool
facility to watch your child.
Nutrition
State regulations require
that all snacks given to the children be nutritionally balanced. Each
child will have an opportunity to bring snacks from home. A list of
acceptable snacks will be sent home with your child.
Parental Participation
Parents shall have unlimited access to their children and are encouraged to
visit Son Shine Academy at any time. If you would like to volunteer to
assist the class in any way, please contact the director.
