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Montessori School of Maui

Parent Handbook 2010-2011

 

Section 1 – Introduction

Address/ Cover                                                                      

Head of School Welcome                                                       

Mission Statement and Statement of Non-Discrimination                           History                                                                    

Faculty and Staff                                                                    

Board of Directors                                                                   

Board of Directors Overview                                                  

Parent Teacher Organization                                                  

 

Section 2 – Educational Programs and Montessori Education

Student’s Rights and Responsibilities                                        

Montessori Philosophy of Education                                         

The Role of the Montessori Teacher                                         

Educational Programs- The Toddler Community

Educational Programs- The Primary Community

Educational Programs- The Lower Elementary Community

Educational Programs- The Upper Elementary Community

Educational Programs- The Middle School Community 

Homework                                                                      

Student Initiated Business Endeavors                                       

Living Classroom                                                                     

Integrated Art, Music, Foreign Language and Physical Education                    Student Preparedness and Academic Standards                    

Admission of Special Needs Children                                      

Special Needs Identification                                                   

Referrals for Tutoring                                                              

Student Records                                                                      

Transition Orientations                                                             

Learning Foundations                                                              

 

Section 3 – Essential Philosophy of the Montessori School of Maui

The Parent Teacher Partnership                                              

Parent Commitment Policy                                                       

Anti-Bullying and Discipline Policy                                                       

Literature for Young Children and General

           Guidelines for Choosing Children’s Books                      

Suggested Reading for Parents                                              

 

Section 4 – Practical Information / Policies and Procedures

School Hours                                                                           

School Business Contact Information         

Teacher E-mail Addresses                           Arrival                                                                                     

Departures and Extended Care

                   Student Attendance and Punctuality

Licensing Requirements                                                            

Medical Requirements

Health- When to Keep Your Child at Home          

Medications     

Uku and Knit Free Policy                   

Emergency Care Plan                                                             

Student Dress Code                                                                

Toys                                                                                        

Nutrition and Snacks                                                               

Snack Suggestion List                                                              

Lunch                                                                                       

Library                                                                                    

Parent Participation Hours                                                       

Field Trips                                                                               

Chaperone Guidelines                                                            

Volunteer Drivers - Parents                                                      

Guidelines for Drivers                                                              

Lost and Found                                                                        

Classroom Placement                                                              

Withdrawal from School                                                         

Classroom Celebrations and Holidays                                    

 

Section 5 – General Information and School Policy

Channels of Communication                                                    

Parent Classroom Observations                                              

Conferences and Progress Reports                                          

Assessments, Screening and Testing                                         

Parent and Teacher Communication                                        

Parent Education                                                                     

Weekly Memos and Website                                                         

Administrative Staff and Parent Communications                    

Family Mailboxes                                                                    

Room Parents                                                                          

Parent Teacher Organization (PTO)                                        

Birthday Celebrations

Gifts for Faculty and Staff                                                                  

Student Private Property                                                         

Use of Facilities and Equipment                                               

Soliciting/ Use of Directory                                                     

Religion                                                                                   

Smoking     

Campus Pet Policy                                                                       School Cancellations                                                                

Summer School                                                                        

After School Studio Sessions                                                       

Volunteering                                                                           

Fund Raising                                                                                Environmental Policy                                                                

Reporting of Suspected Child Abuse or Neglect


 

Section 6 – Tuition Assistance

Tuition Assistance Program

 

Section 7 – Emergency Plan

                         Introduction

                         MOMI Emergency Management Team

                         Emergency Contact List

                         Communications Capabilities 

                         Weather, Fire and Medical Procedures

                         Earthquake Procedures

                         Fire Procedures

                         First Aid and Medical

                         Electrical Outage

                                          Plumbing Problems

                         Hurricane Procedures

                         Tsunami Procedures

                         On Campus Safe Haven Procedures- Login needed

                         Lock Down- Login needed

                         Shelter In- Login needed

                         Security Emergency Procedures- Login needed

                         Suspicious or Violent Persons/Situations- Login needed

                         Missing Child- Login needed

                         Bomb Threat- Login needed

                         Kidnapping- Login needed

                         School Closures and Early Dismissals

                                        School Closures
                                         Early Dismissal
                                          Red Alert

                         Off Site Emergency Procedures

                         Emergency Supply Lists