Be INFORMED

Policies & Procedures

Bus Registration

(as available & needed)
1. Complete the PreK Bus Registration
2. Wait 3-5 days for the Bus Dept. to review & process (June-Sept: 5+ days)
4. To find out your child’s Bus Stop: TRANSPORTATION PAGE
Select My bus stop information ->
Enter Student # & DOB in MMDDYYYY format
5. Download the My Stop APP to view projected arrival time
Apple: Versatrans My Stop
Android/Google Play: My Stop App

FFC8 Transportation Department
Address: 11355 Old Pueblo Road, Fountain, CO 80817
Phone: 719-382-1335

Child Care Before/After School

Curriculum

The Creative Curriculum for Preschool is a developmentally appropriate, comprehensive curriculum that promotes positive outcomes for preschool children. It focuses on meeting the needs of individual children, while honoring and respecting the role that teachers play in making learning engaging and meaningful for every child.

The curriculum includes build-in support for all learners, with specific sections of guidance for working with English - and dual- language learners, advanced learners, and children with disabilities. The resources and guidance embedded throughout the curriculum help teachers build essential bridges between school and home and create meaningful partnerships with families. In District 8 preschool classrooms, children develop and practice social emotional skills, language, and early learning abilities in a positive, child-focused, and engaging environment filled with rich learning experiences, exploration, and instruction.

For more information about Creative Curriculum, please visit the link below:

Drop Off/ Pick Up

Please note:
Playgrounds are closed before, during, and after the session.

Arrival Procedure
•   SCHOOL BELL rings at 8:15 am & 12:15 pm
1.   Please apply sunscreen to your child within 10-15 minutes before drop-off.
2.   Do not leave your child unattended.
Wait with your child until the teacher is present.
3.   Parents will sign-in their student outside the teacher's assigned door.
4.   Parent will say goodbye to their student at the door before the student will enters the building.

Tardy students
•   TARDY BELL rings at 8:20 am & 12:20 pm
1.   Parents are required to sign-in the student in Conrad’s office.
2.   Parent will wait with the student in the foyer until staff is available to walk the student to class
Reverse Tardy students
•   Student leaves before 11:15 am or 3:15 pm
1.   Parents are required to sign-out the student in Conrad’s office.
2.   Be prepared to present a Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID to sign a student out of school.
3.   Please allow time for staff to be available to walk the student to the office.

Dismissal Procedure
•   SCHOOL BELL rings at 11:15 am & 3:15 pm
1.   Parents will sign-out the student with the teacher at the assigned location.
2.   Be prepared to present a Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID to sign a student out of school.
3.   Colorado Preschool licensing requires that individuals must be 18 years or older to sign a preschool student out of school.

Late pickup
•   Student is picked up after 11:20 am or 3:20 pm
•   Student returned on the bus because an adult was not at the bus stop
1.   Parents are required to sign-out the student in Conrad’s office.
2.   If a child is not picked up from school, an attempt will be made to notify the parent, emergency contact(s), and, if necessary, community agencies such as the Department of Human Services or Police Department.

Office & School Hours

Newsletters

Parent Handbook

School Closure Info

The primary method to notify all district employees, parents, and students of school closing is through our mass notification system in Blackboard, which will come via text, email, and phone. We will also post a pop-up message on the homepage of our website for visitors accessing information here, as well as push a notice through FFC8 Twitter and Facebook.

Click on the button for more information on the district's emergency and school closure procedures.

Emergency/ School Closure Info

School Supplies

Health, Safety and Security

Dress code

Always dress your child…
• for the weather (hat, gloves, jacket/coat as weather appropriate)
• in shoes with slip resistant soles so s/he can use the ladder & the “up” slide safely
• in comfortable clothing that they can get into and out of themselves.
For safety reasons, please avoid dressing your child in…
• cowboy boots
• sandals or flip flops
• overalls with shoulder buckles
• long necklaces
Please note…
• any clothing your child wears to school could get dirty and/or stained
• label your child's jackets/hoodies so they can be returned (initials are fine)

Health guidelines

School Nurse Contact-
Conrad Early Learning Center:
Sheena Wentz
swentz@ffc8.org

An Absence is required until the following are resolved for up to 48 hours without medication:
• Temperatures of 100.0° F or higher
• Vomiting or diarrhea
• Undiagnosed skin rash or open skin lesions
• Red, inflamed eyes with a thick discharge
• Cold symptoms (coughing, congestion, etc.)
Medications: Forms available in Conrad’s Office
Vaseline or Lotion: may be applied as needed
Sunscreen: Apply to your child before school.

Indoor & Outdoor Recess

Parking lot safety

SERVICE & DELIVERY ZONE:
• DO NOT drive past the orange cones
• DO NOT enter
• DO NOT park, sit, wait or idle
Parking lot Do’s & Don’ts:
• DO Park in designated parking spaces in the SOUTH/FRONT of Conrad.
• DO Follow speed limits, signage & arrows.
• DO keep your child close to you in the parking lots.
• DO use the crosswalks
• DO NOT Park in the North/Back Bus Loop
• DO NOT Leave children alone in the car.
• DO NOT Park in the Handicap space without a Handicap Placard

Visitor & Pet Policy

ADULTS:
• 18 years old and older
• A Driver’s license/State ID/Military ID must be presented to Conrad’s office to obtain a Raptor Visitor or Volunteer Sticker.
• All visitor and volunteers must check into and check out of Conrad’s office.
SIBLINGS and CHILDREN not enrolled as a student at Conrad:
• Siblings and other children are NOT allowed to visit the classrooms during regular school day sessions due to licensing regulations, ratios, potential health concerns, and disruptions to the classroom environment.
• This applies to unenrolled children of all ages - including infants and children in strollers/carriers.
Please note that this includes the following situations:
birthday celebrations, holiday events during the school day, volunteer activities, etc.
EXCEPTION: Siblings are welcome to attend OUTDOOR EVENTS during the school day (field day, etc.) as well as after-school events such as Family Nights.
PETS on school property
To ensure safety of all students, staff, and families: please, no dogs on school property during pick up/drop off times.

Snack Guidelines

Milk: provided by Conrad each day
Snacks Must be:
• Peanut/tree nut free
• Store bought
• Trans fat free
• Provided for 16 students
• Fruits & Vegetables must be whole (not cut)
• Cannot require refrigeration. No yogurt, no cheese sticks, etc.
• Provide a spoon or bowl if needed
Suggestions:

wheat thins	pretzels	goldfish crackers
Cheez-its	Chex mix	granola bars
Nutra-grain bars	Rice Krispy Treats	Graham crackers

Snack Calendars

Preschool Attendance Policy

Overview

Attendance is important for student success.
Tardy and Reverse Tardy students disrupt the classroom routine and remove staff from the classroom to escort the student.
After 5 absences or 10 Tardy/Reverse Tardy in a quarter, parents/guardians will receive a letter regarding the importance of attendance in the Preschool Program.
After 10 absences or 20 Tardy/Reverse Tardy in a school year, it may be necessary to meet and determine whether your child is able to continue in the FFC8 Preschool Program.

Because FFC8 is not able to provide Preschool services to all students who are eligible, if your child is unable to attend consistently, another child will need to be considered for placement.

In the case of extenuating circumstances, attendance will need to be discussed individually with the school administration. These situations will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.

Excused

EXCUSED ABSENT -Student does not attend school
EXCUSED TARDY - Student arrives after 8:20/12:20 Tardy Bell
EXCUSED REVERSE TARDY - Student leaves before 11:15/3:15 School Bell

Excused includes:
• Personal illness - a doctor's note is required after 3 days of absences
• Observance of religious holiday
• Doctor, dental and therapy appointments with proper documentation
(If possible, please schedule such appointments after school hours)
• Emergency situations - such cases will be approved by administration on an individualized basis

Unexcused without proper documentation

ABSENCES, TARDIES and REVERSE TARDIES that will be marked as UNEXCUSED until PROPER DOCUMENTATION is received by Conrad’s office
• Death of a relative (provide documentation, such as an obituary)
• Military block leave - up to 5 school days with a copy of military orders
• Doctor, dental, and therapy appointments (If possible, please schedule such appointments after school hours)
• Legal obligations requiring the student’s presence

Unexcused

UNEXCUSED ABSENT -Student does not attend school
UNEXCUSED TARDY - Student arrives after 8:20/12:20 Tardy Bell
UNEXCUSED REVERSE TARDY - Student leaves before 11:15/3:15 School Bell

Unexcused includes:
• Military block leave without orders
• Family events - vacations, birthdays, family visits, family member’s appointment, etc.
• Traffic or construction delays
• Missed bus, car trouble or no transportation
• No parent contact through online absence reporting or phone call to Conrad’s office

Absence reporting

Helpful Links

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