Talent Academy 腾龙教育学院

TALENT ACADEMY
4555 HIGHWAY 6 SUITE # W
SUGARLAND, TEXAS 77478
(281) 242-0989

PERMIT NUMBER: 841327
WENDY WANG, DIRECTOR

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

REGISTRATION FEES - A non-refundable registration fee of $75 or $100 families (with more than one student) for new students is charged at the time of registration.

RE-ENROLLMENT FEES - An annual, nonrefundable re-enrollment fee of $75r one student or $75 for families with more than one student is charged for returning students.

TUITION FEES - Fees vary depending on age groups and programs chosen. Consult with the director for information about fees for the programs about which you are interested. Fees are subject to change at least on a yearly basis. Two weeks notice will be given before any changes are made. Always know that the smallest feasible increase will be taken. May we suggest that you become actively involved with your child’s class and with any and all fund-raisers to help keep operating costs to a minimum.

ACTIVITY FEES - Fees are charged for some special events such as field trip activities or special functions taking place at the school.

PAYMENTS - All checks should be made payable to Talent Academy. Your canceled check will serve as your receipt. Receipts will be given for cash payments and should be saved as proof of payment. Payments may be mailed, or either brought to the school office by an adult or placed in the mailbox inside the front door. Tuition payments are due weekly on or before the first school day of the week of which payment is due. A $5 late fee will be assessed when a payment is received after 7:00pm on the second school day of the week for which the payment is due.

Failure to make timely tuition payment within two weeks from the due date may result in termination of the child’s enrollment.

NON SUFFICIENT FUND CHECKS - There will be a $25.00 fee for all returned checks. If a check is returned, future payments may be requested to be paid in cash.

ABSENCES - Full tuition payments are due regardless of absences for whatever reason. After six months enrollment, a child is eligible to receive a 50% tuition discount for two weeks per year of absence from the center. The child may not attend school any day of the week(s) for which this discount is applied. A written request for this discount should be given prior to use. In the case of illness, discount requests may be made on student’s return to school.

HOURS OF OPERATION - Talent Academy operates Monday through Friday from 7:00am to 7:00pm. See below for Center closings and holidays.

CENTER CLOSINGS/HOLIDAYS - The Center will be closed for certain common federal holidays. See Current School Calendar for these days of closing. In addition, the Academy may be closed because of severe weather conditions, emergencies such as lack of utilities or if either Fort Bend ISD must be closed. Please consult radio and television stations for official word concerning Ford Bend ISD closings. No tuition discount will be given for these emergency closings.

SCHOOL RECORDS

ENROLLMENT FORM The enrollment form provides important information about the child including parents’ names, address, work and home phones, class enrollment, alternate pick up arrangements, emergency consent agreement and financial contract. All blanks must be completed. This form should be read carefully and then signed by both parents(where applicable) or guardian. This form must be on file before your child can attend class.

MEDICAL REPORT A medical form provided by the school, must be completed and signed by your child’s physician and then returned to the school office before your child may attend class for the first time. Texas licensing requirements state that all immunization records must be current. As your child receives new immunizations, please bring the doctor’s written verification to us so we can update our records. In addition, keep us informed about allergies and medications your child is taking. Should there be changes in emergency or doctor telephone numbers, please notify the office.

HEARING AND VISION SCREENING All children in the Pre-K and Kindergarten classes are required by the State of Texas to have an approved vision and hearing screening performed by a certified evaluator or registered physician each year. Children in the Beginner classes may also be tested on an optional basis. This document must be completed prior to January 1. All screening results are submitted by Talent Academy to the State of Texas. For your convenience a certified evaluator will be scheduled to come to our school at some time during the fall. You may elect to have your child tested at this time for a nominal fee. Dates, costs and other information will be sent home several weeks prior to the screening date. You may also have screening done by a private physician.

CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION SHEET The “Introduce Us To Your Child” sheet is for the confidential use of the teachers working with your child. It helps us better understand your child and his/her needs.

FIELD TRIP PERMISSION SLIPS Each field trip will require a field trip permission slip to be signed by a parent or guardian and returned to the teacher. These permission slips are sent home several days prior to the field trip. Any child who does not have a signed slip at school for that day’s field trip will not be allowed to go on the field trip.

On arrival each day, parents need to go to their child’s primary classroom, sign their child in on the clipboard by putting the time of arrival with the parent’s initials in the proper space beside the child’s name. Children’s belongings then should be put in the child’s cubby and coats hung up.

If the child is brought to the center during the hours of 7:00am and 8:00am he/she will be assigned to a group room because the number of children at this time of the day is too small to warrant a teacher for each classroom.

Children are assigned to their primary teacher and classroom during the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm.

Children leaving after these hours will usually be found in their group classroom. When a child is picked up in the evening, the parent needs to go to the primary classroom , sign their child out on the clipboard by recording the time of pickup and signing parent’s initials. At the time of pickup the parent should look in the child’s cubby and take home the day’s work and possibly notes or other communications from the teacher or school.

Each Friday the child’s blanket and pillow should be taken home to be laundered and then returned the next Monday. Children will be found either in their primary classroom or in their group classroom depending upon the time of pickup. Please be sure that the staff person responsible for your child knows that the child has arrived or is leaving. Never drop your child outside the building to walk in by himself or leave him alone in a vacant room or hallway. Children will be allowed to leave the school only with persons authorized to pick up the child as stated on the enrollment form. Parents may authorize others to pick up the child by giving the school a written notification or phone call. This notification must be given each time the child is to be picked up by any person not listed on the enrollment form.

In order for your child to receive the full benefit of our PreK or Beginner educational programs, these children should arrive on or before 8:30am. A good night’s sleep and a nutritious, unhurried breakfast will do much for helping a child have a good day.

Please pick up your child no later than 7:00pm. You may need to have a back-up of friends or relatives that you can call if you are running late. If a child is not picked up before the Center closes at 7:00pm, a late fee of $5.00 will be charged for every 15 minutes or any part thereof, beginning at 7:01pm.

If someone other than a parent or a person listed on the enrollment form is to pick up your child, please notify the Center in advance in writing or by phone. We will require identification at the time of pickup from all persons whom you may have authorized to pick up your child.

TALENT ACADEMY provides a hot, well-balanced lunch which is one-half of your child’s daily nutritional needs, and a morning and afternoon snack. All children that are eating unrestricted table foods are included. The menus are posted daily on the parents bulletin board. Please notify the office and the teacher if your child has any food or beverage allergies. Parents are responsible for furnishing food when a child requires a special diet. Children who arrive before 8:00am may bring their breakfast from home and eat at the Center. We encourage nutritious foods for breakfast such as cereal, milk, eggs, cheese, bread and fruit that will help your child get off to a good start each day. Please do not send donuts, candy, cookies, or other snack foods as a substitute for a nutritious breakfast.

Each child will need several changes of clothes including socks that fit the child and the season (see What To Wear). Infants need an ample supply of diapers, baby food, and bottles with formula and/or juice for each day. Toddlers need covered sip cups, an ample supply of diapers and several pairs of underwear and socks if being potty trained. Both groups may bring a small blanket, a soft cuddly toy or “lovey” and a pacifier if needed for naps. Please be very sure that all items are clearly labeled with your child’s name.

All children need a change of clothes including socks and underwear that fit the child and the season (see What To Wear). A small blanket and small pillow and/or stuffed “lovey” toy are needed for naptime. Clearly label all items with your child’s name.

Please do not bring or send cameras or video equipment to the school unless you will be here to operate them and be responsible for them. TALENT ACADEMY can not be responsible for lost, misplaced, broken or stolen cameras or any other valuable equipment.

Children should come to school properly prepared for the weather. During the cold months please send a sweater, coat or jacket labeled with the child’s name to wear outside. Clothes should be suitable for messy activities such as creative art, cooking, mud and sand play that use materials which can sometimes stain. Clothes that are too good to risk being stained or torn should not be worn to school.

Only closed-toes shoes with non-slip soles such as tennis shoes are permitted. Boots, sandals, jellies or fancy dress shoes are not appropriate for school and outdoor play and should not be worn to school.

Children should dress in comfortable clothes that provide freedom of movement and will permit them to manage by themselves in the bathroom . Please label all items.

We are happy to celebrate special days at the school. On your child’s birthday you may send cupcakes, cookies or muffins to be shared at afternoon snack.

We would love for you to consider donating a book to the school library in honor of your child’s birthday. A special name plate with your child’s name and birth date on it will be placed in the front of the book.

On special holidays each class may celebrate with its own party. Please check with your child’s teacher for that special information and details.

Each child will be furnished a cot of his own. Your child may bring a small blanket and small pillow that will fit on the cot. Please do not bring large items as they will not stay on the cot and are harder for the children to fold and put away.

Your child may also bring a stuffed animal or soft “lovey” to help make the naptime transition smooth. Please do not send toys for naptime. Even if your child does not sleep, he will be encouraged to rest quietly on the cot. Please make sure that all naptime items are clearly labeled with child’s name. Each weekend the blanket and pillow must be taken home and washed.

Your child’s health is a matter of major importance to us. Precautions are taken to safeguard the health of all children at TALENT ACADEMY. We do not knowingly accept sick children into the classroom.

All children will be given a visual health check upon arrival at school. If your child shows symptoms of illness at that time, he/she will be sent home. Should your child become ill during school hours, your child will be isolated, and you will be notified so that you may come to school promptly to take him/her home. If neither parent can be reached, persons listed on the application form under “Authorization for pickup” will be called. Since your child possibly may become ill at some time during the year, please have an advance plan for alternate care for your sick child before an illness does occur.

Well teachers and well students should not be exposed to sick children if it can possibly be prevented. All parents appreciate this consideration for their well children.

Children with minor hurts will be treated at the center. You will receive a form explaining what happened and how it was treated. Should there be a major medical problem, 911 will be called and you will be notified immediately. In order that we will always be able to reach you, PLEASE BE SURE THAT ALL PHONE NUMBERS AND INFORMATION IN YOUR CHILD’S FILE ARE ALWAYS CURRENT.

Please do not send your child to school if you feel he is sick, is getting sick or exhibits any of the symptoms stated below either currently or during the previous 24 hours.

We play outside in many kinds of weather. If a child is not well enough to play outside, he/she should be cared for at home.

Please notify the school if your child has experienced or is experiencing any type of traumatic emotional or stressful experience. This will enable your child’s teacher to understand and deal with any behavior differences or difficulties.

Please notify the school by 9:30am if your child is to be absent and give the reason for the absence. Day Care Licensing requires a record be kept of all absences.

No child shall be admitted for care who has not had the age appropriate physical examination and the immunizations required by state law with written medical forms signed by a doctor on file in the school office

Medications will be administered in the center on the hours of 12:00pm and 4:00pm. Parents must complete a medication form in the office with specific directions as to name of medication, amount, time and date that the medication is to be administered. This notice should be posted on the bulletin board above the Medicine Cabinet.

All medications must be left in the office. Never leave medication in the child’s cubbie or classroom. To comply with Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services Minimum Standards, all prescription medications must be in the original container labeled with the child’s name, a date, directions, and the physician’s name. It must be administered as stated on the label directions.

Teachers are empathetic and understanding in dealing with each child as he or she learns to play and work with others. Our teachers know that young children make mistakes and experience occasional difficulties in their “trial and error” efforts to master and control their feelings and to understand and live within our complex social system. Children are encouraged to develop and grow in self-control by many means: redirection, positive reinforcement, use of logical and natural consequences, individual and group discussions, and development and implementation of consistent classroom guidelines. As a last resort, when none of the above methods seem to be effective, a short “time out” followed by more structure for the remainder of the class may prove to be helpful for some children. Home and school need to work closely with one another in developing consistent guidelines if and when problems occur. Please contact your child’s teacher and/or the director should you feel there is a problem in this area that needs to be discussed. Your child’s teacher and/or the director will do likewise.

Our teachers are competent and experienced in working with young children. We will make reasonable accommodations for children with physical, developmental or behavioral disabilities. For children who have needs we feel we may not be meeting adequately, suggestions will be made for professional evaluations which could result in recommendations for personalized, supplemental, educational counseling or possibly alternate schooling. Should this be the case it will be important that home and school work together in order to best meet the needs of the child.