Summary

Contact Info

Crossing Point ChristianSchool
1800 W. Hunt Street
Mckinney , TX 75069
www.goodnewsfcc.org

Tel: (972) 542-0501
Fax: (972) 562-4962

Director: Debbie Dodson
ddodson@goodnewsfcc.org

Admissions Director:
Debbie Dodson

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Application Information

Applications accepted

After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

Wait list

Yes

Deadline for applications

Rolling

Key Statistics

Total enrollment

165

Student/teacher ratio

12:2

Age cutoff for enrollment

2 years

Extended day

Yes

School year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Eddins Elementary, Walker Elementary, Wilmeuth Elementary, Valley Creek, Glen Oaks

Survey Information

Director survey: Yes

Savvy Source survey: Yes

General Info

Basic Stats

Total enrollment

165

Student/teacher ratio

12:2

Established

1993

Average tenure for teachers

10 yrs.

% of teachers with:

- Bachelors

50%

- CPR

100%

- First aid

100%

Transportation and Drop-off Policies

Transportation

- Parents bring their children to and from school

Dropoff Procedure

- Parents walk their child into the classroom

- Teachers/director meet children at their cars and walk the children into the classroom

- 8:45 AM is the earliest time a parent can drop off a child

Late Pickup Policy: 10 minute grace period, after that a $5.00 min. charge will occur.

Features of the Preschool

Provide a third year	Yes
• We offer a Transiton to Kindergarten class designed to give children the gift of an extra year before going to kindergarten

Provide a kindergarten and elementary school program

No

Affiliated with a religious institution

Yes

Teach religious concepts	Yes
• We do not teach doctrine so as not to confuse children. However, we want the children to know the love of Jesus and that He is with them everyday!

Some experience serving children with special needs	Yes
• We meet with parents to determine if our school will be a good match for their child.

Accreditation, Membership & Awards

Accreditation by the National Association of Young Children

No

Other Accreditations

licensed by the state of Texas

Other Memberships

Early Childhood Educators Network

Facilities Include:

Classrooms (with bathroom attached)

Classrooms (with kitchenette attached)

Music room

Art room

Library

Gym

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?
Come and visit! You will be glad you did!

School Philosophy & Day in the Life

School Philosophy and Mission

We are dedicated to the philosophy that young children grow in an orderly and sequential manner with predictable stages of development. We recognize that each child is unique and accept each child at their current stage of development. It is our intention to nurture the development of the whole child â?? physical, emotional, social, cognitive and spiritual growth.

Typical Day-In-The-Life At This School

Please log on to our website at crossingpointchristianschool.com for a sample schedule and other important information!

Curriculum & Teaching Approach

General Approach to Learning

Play-based

Play-based with some structure

Predominantly teacher-led instruction

Montessori

Waldorf

Co-op

Reggio-Emilia

Director's Comments

We strive to prepare the children for kindergarten using the guidelines set by the Texas Education Agency. (PreKindergarten Guidelines)

Curriculum and Teaching Approach


Language					YES
Oral language	-		-	-	n/a
Nursery rhymes, poems, songs	-		-	-	n/a
Storybook reading	-	-		-	n/a
Emerging literacy skills	-		-	-	n/a

Cognitive Development					n/a
Math and number sense	-		-	-	YES
Time & space	-		-	-	YES
Sci. reasoning/physical world	-		-	-	YES
Music	-		-	-	YES

Visual arts	-		-	-	YES
Physical activity	-	-		-	YES

Other subjects taught	Movement and Spanish classes are offered twice a week for all ages.				n/a

Director's Comments

Young children learn best through play and hands on activities. Our teachers provide a balance of teacher directed and child led instruction and activites. Small and large group activities are offered as are quiet and active activities.

Quality of Teaching

Director's Comments on Individualized Teaching

Individualized Teaching

Description of how teachers work with children who are
"behind," "excelling" or "different" from the majority of students

Teachers work with individual chidlren as needed. As children rotate through the centers, the teacher changes the level of the work to meet the need of the small groups.

Home School Connection

Director's Comments

A monthly newsletter is sent home highlighting school activities. The teachers also send home weekly and monthly calendars and newsletters. Emails are sent as needed.

Separation

Beginning of the year separation is handled through:
- Pre-entry meetings with parents at school
- Extra staff dedicated to handle separation

Director's and Parents' Comments

Director's Comments

We encourage our parents to let their children know that school is a fun and safe place to be. Often a positive attitude on the parents behalf is all that is needed.

We do not feel that children should spend a lot of time crying at school. We work with parents and develop a plan on how soon parents should be called.

In time the children do adjust to school and so does mom!

Discipline, Health and Safety

Overview

Director's Description of Approach Toward Discipline

Redirection works best with preschoolers. It is also important and children learn to use their words to tell their friends and teachers how they feel. Role playing works well as well.

Director's Response to a Sample Discipline Scenario

Description of how teachers handle the following scenario: Child A and Child B are good friends and usually play together. One day, Child A decides to play with Child C and tells Child B, 'I don't want to play with you today. I'm playing with Child C instead.'

It is fun to have lots of friends and all friendships should be encouraged. It is important that children be able to choose who they want to play with on any given day - however, we need to be respectful of our friends feelings. The teacher would help the children to talk to each other and help them understand how they are feeling.

Food Allergies

- We ask parents to provide child-safe snacks for their allergic child

- Each allergy and each child is unique so we handle each situation in an individual way.

Medications

- Each case is treated individually!

Ages, Schedule & Tuition

Ages, Class Size, Days & Tuition

Ages	Class Size	Days	Tuition
From 2 years to 5 years	12	Mon 9:00am - 2:30pm Tue 9:00am - 2:30pm Wed 9:00am - 2:30pm Thu 9:00am - 2:30pm Fri 9:00am - 12pm	$0/Week

Extended Care

- This school does have extended care

Notes on Schedule and Extended Care

Notes

CPCS offers two, three, four and five day classes as well as extended care until 5:30 M-F. Although the school year begins in September, we will offer care beginning in the middle of August for parents needing full time care. This is a great option for public school teachers!

The class varies according to the age of the children. Each classroom has a teacher and an assistant.

The children attend movement class twice a week and Spanish once a week.

Calendar Year

School Year

9/1/2009 - 5/30/2009

Summer Program

-1/-1/-1 - -1/-1/-1

Application & Admissions

Application Process

Applications are accepted: After a phone conversation with the appropriate person at the school

There is a wait list for upcoming school year.

Parent visits tours are: Recommended

Child interview process: All children welcome!

Parent interview process: We would love to meet!

Deadline for applications: Rolling

Application fee: $150

Admissions Process

Acceptance criteria: First-come basis

Notification occurs: Immediately

Financial aid is available.

Director's Comments

Comments

Although a visit is not required it is recommended. We want parents to be comfortable chosing our school, making sure the fit is perfect for their child!

Age/Child Requirements

Child must be 2 years to enroll.

Child does not need to be potty trained to enroll.

Director's views on diversity:
All are welcome!

Kindergarten Placement & Tips

Kindergarten Placement

Kindergartens that preschoolers from this school are now attending

Eddins Elementary, Walker Elementary, Wilmeuth Elementary, Valley Creek, Glen Oaks