Summary
Contact Info
Johnson Preschool Performing Arts Academy
801 Grand Ave. Suite 6
San Marcos
, CA
92078
jppaacademy.org
Tel:
(760) 744-9700
Fax:
(760) 744-9703
Director:
Laura Johnson
jppaacademy@yahoo.com
Admissions Director:
James Moore
General Approach to Learning
 |
Play-based with some structure |
|
|
Predominantly teacher-led instruction |
|
Montessori |
Application Information
| Applications accepted |
After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school, after a face-to-face meeting at the school |
| Deadline for applications |
Rolling |
Key Statistics
| Student/teacher ratio |
10:1 |
| Age cutoff for enrollment |
2 years and 6 months |
| School year |
Year round program |
Parent Ratings
| Parents at this school would recommend this school to other parents. |
|
| Quality of teaching |
|
| Development of social skills and work habits |
|
| Home-school connection |
|
| Parent community |
|
| Discipline |
|
| Facilities |
|
| Health |
|
| Safety |
|
| Handling of separation |
|
Survey Information
Number of parents surveyed:
1
Director survey: Yes
Savvy Source survey: Yes
General Info
Basic Stats
| Student/teacher ratio |
10:1
|
% of teachers with:
| - Teaching credentials |
80%
|
Transportation and Drop-off Policies
Transportation
Dropoff Procedure
Features of the Preschool
| Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program |
No
|
| Affiliated with a religious institution |
No
|
| Some experience serving children with special needs |
No
|
Accreditation, Membership & Awards
| Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children |
No
|
Facilities
| CONDITION OF FACILITIES RATING (4.5) |
|
| Building, bathrooms, hallway |
|
| Classroom equipment and furniture |
|
Facilities Include:
| Classrooms (with bathroom attached) |
|
| Classrooms (with kitchenette attached) |
|
| Music room |
|
| Art room |
|
| Library |
|
|
Performing Stage
|
|
|
Playground
|
|
Director's Comments
Question to director: Do you have any additional thoughts on what parents should consider when looking at your school? Is there any advice that you would like to provide to prospective parents?
Our curriculum is teacher guided and child guided. Your child will learn from a credentialed master teacher. We have a music director and a dance director who will teach your child through the Arts. We provide two snacks and a hot lunch. All this is included in the tuition. Your childs education is in our hands, and we are good at what we do. Come tour our facility.
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
I am THRILLED to have found Johnson Preschool Performing Arts Academy (JPPAA) & to have my son going there! He really looks forward to going to school & now calls it his "Singing School," (probably because, in part, they use professional musicians & dancers as teachers.) My son learned so much in 1 ½ weeks: spelling & writing his name, knows more songs (& tries to “remake” them on his guitar), recognizes more words, has reinforced his counting skills, finds letters on the computer keyboard & more. Everybody at JPPAA cares about the kids (their success & their futures), & cares about the parents. Plus, they show nothing but love there. It's apparent that JPPAA has studied, learned & incorporated advanced teaching/learning techniques. I feel like I have a strong partner in my Little Guy's education (all for about the same price or lower of other schools). The passion & dedication of the director, main teacher, & all of the teachers & staff is fantastic.
School Philosophy & Day in the Life
School Philosophy and Mission
We are here to nurture, guide and respect all of our children and their families. We do this by listening, communication, observing and allowing the children and parents to be themselves. If we work along side the parent, we will bridge the gap between school and home. This will benefit the children, the family, and the staff. In order for our children to get the best possible start, we must start with the basic understanding that we must work together.
Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School
JOHNSON PRESCHOOL PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
FULL DAY SCHEDULE
7:30am - 9:30am WELCOME stude nts and parents, circle time/instructional time, small and large groups
9:30am - 9:45am Transition, clean-up and hygiene
9:45am - 10: 00am SNACK
10:00am - 10:15am Transition, clean-up and hygiene
10:15am - 10:30am Circle Time/instructional time, small and large groups
10:30am - 10:35am Transition, clean-up and hygiene.
Outside/Inside break if needed! Time may
vary.
10:35am - 11:30am Music/Dance instructional and exploratory
11:30am - 11:35am Transition
11:35am - 12:00pm Outside Activities
12:00pm - 12:05pm Transition, clean-up and hygiene
12:05pm - 12:30pm LUNCH
12:30pm - 12:45pm Transition, clean-up and hygiene
12:45pm - 2:45pm Rest, nap time with soft music and stories
2:45pm - 3:00pm Transition
3:00pm - 3:15pm SNACK
3:15pm - 4:00pm Outside/Inside instructional activities
4:00pm - 4:05pm Transition, clean-up, hygiene
4:05pm - 4:30pm Indoor Activities, SCHOOL CLOSED
Quality of Teaching
Teachers Are:
| OVERALL RATING: (4.9) |
|
| Full of energy and seemingly happy in job |
|
| Patient and affectionate with children |
|
| Praises children for accomplishments and good behavior |
|
| Provides feedback on what my child does during the day |
|
| Shares insights on my child that are helpful and accurate |
|
| Identifies my child’s strengths and weaknesses |
|
| If necessary, provides additional support to my child during pickup and drop-off |
|
Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching
Parents' Comments
Parent #1
The Head Teacher is amazing with the kids- bringing the best out in each of them (as confirmed by other parents). My son has really soared since starting at JPPAA, and the Master Teacher has brought out so much (starting to read, feeling good about himself, manners, love of history & current affairs & more!)
Home School Connection
Home-School Connection
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
|
| Conducts an open house at start of school year |
|
| Conducts a parent-teacher meeting at start of school year |
|
| Conducts regular parent teacher conferences |
|
| Provides summary of child’s learning at end of year |
|
| Provides guidance on developmental goals for the following year |
|
Director's Comments
We have parent teacher meetings, we send home a daily report, open house, 3 month progress reports, and an annual report.
Separation
|
|
-
Extra staff dedicated to handle separation
|
|
-
Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
|
Drop-in Policy
- During school parents are welcomed as the school has an open door policy
General Parent Education
Parent Community
| COHESIVENESS RATING (4.0) |
Parents:
Modes of Communication Between School and Home
Discipline, Health and Safety
Discipline
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
|
| Parents at this school, on average, believe that conflicts between children:
are handled extraordinarily well in a way that not only gives me confidence in the safety of my child but also reassures me that my child (and his/her peers) are learning the early skills needed to socialize effectively with one another
| |
Overview
Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline
DISCIPLINE PLAN
If a student breaks a classroom rule, we want them to understand why we have rules, and to be held accountable for their actions. This is a skill that they will use for the rest of their lives.
1. The first time your child breaks any classroom rule, or playground rule a verbal prompt and a discussion with the child, and modeling of the correct/safe behavior will take place.
2. The second time your child breaks the same rule, a verbal prompt and a discussion with the child, and modeling of the correct/safe behavior will take place. The child will be removed from the area for refocus/safety reason if needed.
3. The third time your child breaks the same rule, a verbal prompt and a discussion with the child, and modeling of the correct/safe behavior will take place. The child will be removed from the area for refocus/safety reason if needed, and an Expectations Form will be completed.
Health
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
|
| Temperature and overall air circulation is comfortable |
|
| Healthy and nutritious snacks are provided
|
|
Food Allergies
Medications
Safety
| OVERALL RATING (5.0) |
|
| Screen and identify all visitors
|
|
| Parents may not bring sick children to school where they may infect others |
|
Ages, Schedule & Tuition
Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition
| Ages |
Class Size |
Days |
Tuition |
From
2 years
6 months
to
6 years
|
15 |
|
$700/Month |
Extended Care
Notes on Schedule and Extended Care
Notes
We do offer extended care.
Calendar Year
School Year
Kindergarten Placement & Tips
Director and Parents have not yet submitted this information to the Savvy Source.
