FAQ
Presidency Early Years
We use fun, research-based, multi-sensory strategies to help children develop early learning skills, including Lively Letters, Jolly phonics and literacy, Handwriting Without Tears, and Everyday Math. We use Responsive Classroom as the basis for our social and emotional learning curriculum throughout the school.
Our medium of teaching is English however, we offer basics for Hindi & Kannada languages across the Kindergarten, which will be 2nd and 3rd Languages as the little ones advance to primary grade.
Co-operative play is something we truly value at Presidency. Not only it has to be learned by our Preschoolers, but also it must appeal to their social instincts.
As we know that Kindergartners mimic behaviour, the best way to achieve this, is by way of ‘model play’ by our teachers and educators, showing cooperative behaviour – taking turns, acting gently, speaking in a kind manner. All of these are examples of positive reinforcement which will reflect in the child’s behaviour while playing and otherwise.
We begin with short separation times, as children need to have faith that their caregiver will return. This builds trust and mutual understanding. Once these brief periods become the norm, we extend the length of separation. A comforter from home often helps, something like a blanket, toy or teddy bear.
It’s normal for a child to cry during their initial state at kindergarten of semi-independence. Please remember that it’s a natural, healthy response to the love you’ve given them so far… For transitions and promotions, too, we create a plan that’s tailored to their personality traits.
We are fully aware that forceful detachment from the parents can be stressful for for both parents and children. Hence during the first interaction and also at the orientation for New Admit parents, we advice the parents on how to let go of their child. We also request parents to bring the child to the school for short visits, once the admission is taken. This will make her/him feel more secure, on the first day of school.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
In the orientation for New Parents, you will be told where and at what time to drop your child. There will be teachers and helpers, from the school entrance to the classroom, to assist you and make your child comfortable. The First Day Circular will also explain the timings and drop off points, for the following days and weeks.
Our school timings are 8.50 am to 12.50 pm
You may drop your child off, as early as 8.30 am, 20 minutes before school.
School dismissal is at 12.50 pm. The school bus-attendants will pick the children at 12.55 pm. The private van pickup is at 1.05 pm; and the parent-pickup is at 1.10 pm. Till the children leave the premises, at all times, the teachers are with the children.
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The children will have a snack-break at around 10.20 am. Hence, it is advisable they have a good breakfast. The children have to carry a water bottle and a light snack that preferably they can eat by themselves. The snack should be nutritious and something they enjoy. It is a thirty minute break. The children return home and have their lunch.
It is strongly encouraged that all children starting in Preschool, be potty-trained. However, it is not mandatory.
In case, you require any advice on how to potty train your child, we would assist you at the time of your first interaction/visit to the school.
In case, the child is not potty trained, parents need not worry. Through stories, we will be conveying, to all the children, the reasons why they should not wear diapers. Children will also observe each other and will realise when others are not wearing diapers. Gradually the child will be weaned off from the diapers
Parents can access information instantly about their child(ren)’s classroom activities, schedule, and plans through our Skole Portal, which also provides access to family contact information and is where parents can update emergency contacts or the list of individuals allowed to pick up their child(ren). In addition to class specific information, all school events, notices, weekly newsletters from classroom teachers, monthly newsletters from specials teachers, Parent Association news and minutes, directory listings, school calendars, and photos live on the secure Parent Portal. In the higher grades at the Elementary School, parents can also see students’ homework assignments and test dates on the Parent Portal. In addition, we host numerous informational events for families throughout the year and send out Schoolroom Notes, our bi-annual all school newsletter, and our annual report.
Kindergarden
All class lists will be posted at the PTA social on the afternoon before school starts in August. They will also be accessible at the front door facing Washington Boulevard overnight.
Art Program
All class lists will be posted at the PTA social on the afternoon before school starts in August. They will also be accessible at the front door facing Washington Boulevard overnight.