FRIENDSHIP CORNER KINDERGARTEN CLASS
The FRIENDSHIP CORNER KINDERGARTEN CLASS has an academic based curriculum in which children are taught to think, problem solve, share ideas and write & read on their own level. The Kindergarten Teacher incorporates an atmosphere of play that lends itself to learning experiences. The Illinois State Board of Education has outlined their requirements of learning standards for Kindergarten children which will be followed in this class. Children must be 5 Years Old ON or Before September 1st. We offer a full language arts curriculum that prepares children to eagerly read and a hands-on math curriculum that encourages children to problem solve. Phonic reading and writing is stressed to ensure success in elementary education grades. The small class size guarantees individualized attention. The Kindergarten Teacher has a Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and has been teaching at FRIENDSHIP CORNER for 28 years! The Kindergarten class ends with a Graduation Program complete with diplomas and our best wishes for continued success in First Grade.
SCHOOL-AGE: Grades 1-6 Before & After School Program
The SCHOOL-AGE, BEFORE & AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM is designed for children in Grades 1st - 6th. Arrival can begin at 6:15 a.m. and departure by 6:00 p.m. on regular school attendance days. A light breakfast will be served until 7:15 a.m. and an afternoon snack served at 3:15 p.m. Transportation is available to and from certain local schools. Homework help, guidance and special activities will be offered each day. FRIENDSHIP CORNER is open all year with the exception of certain holidays. We are able to accomodate a certain number of students on a full day basis when public schools are closed. Please contact the office immediately if you require your child to be taken care of during a full day off of public school. Additional full day tuition fees will be charged. Field Trips may be planned during these days and notices will be sent to the parents prior to special outings.
Our trained staff help School-Age Students develop good character traits through respect and responsibility. All children are treated equally and are expected to respect their peers, teachers, parents and the classroom at FRIENDSHIP CORNER. School-Age children are given appropriate responsibilities within the classroom. The students are encouraged to see the advantages and experience the pride that comes from fulfilling these responsibilities. Local Schools Currently Served for A.M. Drop-Off and P.M. Pick-Up, Grades 1st to 6th Include: * Horizon Elementary * Bartlett Elementary * Sycamore Trails * Centennial Elementary   * Nature Ridge   *Liberty Elementary	School-Age Students and Parents are required to read and sign the Friendship Corner Behavior Contract. Copies of this contract will be given at the beginning of each academic school year and / or when each child is enrolled. Should any incident occur while at Friendship Corner, a report will be written, signed by the teacher and director, then sent home with the child involved. An up-to-date Arrival / Departure Plan must be signed by each parent of a School-Age Student. If your child will be absent from Friendship Corner for any reason, parents are required to contact us as soon as possible so that our bus drivers and teachers will be aware of the absence and situation. OFFICE #: (630) 289-2211