FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Listed below are answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about "COYOTE PUPS" the Clarksburg High School Child Development Preschool Program.
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Q: What is the preschool calendar? We begin our program in mid-October and continue through late May. Schedules are adjusted to the Montgomery County Public School calendar and the needs of Clarksburg High School; final dates will be sent to you in early September. The first semester typically runs October – January, and the second semester typically runs February – May. Children are expected to attend both semesters, giving the Clarksburg students enrolled in our classes the opportunity to observe and document growth and development over the entire year.
Q: How often are preschool classes held? Four days a week, Monday through Thursday. Fridays are reserved as the seminar day for the high school students so preschool students do not attend. The schedule is subject to occasional changes, based on the needs of Clarksburg High School.
Q: What time does preschool meet? Preschool meets from 8:00-11:00am
Q: What is the cost of the program? $300 per semester. A non-refundable registration fee of $100 must be sent with the application. This fee will be applied to the first semester tuition. The balance for the first semester is due in October when the preschool begins. The second semester payment is due when the second semester begins.
Q: What are the age requirements? The program is designed for children who are three or four years old.
Q: How many preschoolers in the class? We accept 12 children.
Q: Who are the teachers? High school students being trained and supervised by the MCPS Child Development/Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) instructor.
Q: What do the children learn? We are a play-based program that emphasizes the child’s physical, intellectual, emotional, and social growth and development, as well as the expected pre-kindergarten skills, such as counting, letter recognition, fine motor, and oral language.
Q: What would be included in a typical day? The schedule includes whole group circle time activities (music, games, stories), small group instruction based on themes (language arts, math, science, art), outdoor play, and free choice learning centers (blocks, dramatic play, puzzles, sensory, writing, art, etc).
Q: What do I have to submit to enroll my child?
New Student Information
Student Emergency Information
Birth Certificate (photocopy)
Non-refundable deposit of $100 to hold your spot for the upcoming school year. This deposit will be credited towards your 1st semester tuition. Check should be made out to Clarksburg High School.
Additional Documents (if applicable) :
Court documents for custody, if applicable (photocopy).
Copy of IEP/IFSP, if applicable (photocopy).
Child care provider's name, address, and telephone number, if applicable
Q: Where do I send the enrollment forms? These documents can be mailed to: Clarksburg High School ℅ Shannon McKenzie, Child Development 22500 Wims Rd, Clarksburg, MD 20871