Those present and future rules and regulations set
forth by Chapter I regulations, which have implications for Pre-School
programming, shall be adhered to. Only children in Chapter I target
area schools shall be eligible.
The Chapter I Pre-School program shall be an
integral part of the regular school program, on a space-available
basis, in all elementary Chapter I target area schools. The program
shall function with modifications, in accordance with the regular
school calendar established for the district. Classes shall be
scheduled on a half-day basis.
Montessori Pre-School experience shall be provided
for those students in the district who have differing ethnic, social,
racial, and economic backgrounds so they might interact in an
instructional setting designed to provide specific learning
experiences in an enhanced academic environment. Requirements mandated
by the federal court order relative to space, population, and general
procedures shall be met.
In order to achieve integration of Pre-School
instruction into the regular elementary program of the district,
planning and development of the Pre-School program shall be included
in the development of the regular kindergarten and elementary school
curriculum.
The Board regards parental involvement as an
important component of the district's Pre-School program and shall
encourage such involvement through conferences, home visitations, and
classroom participation by parents.
