Preschool Handbook 2026-2027
Information and policies listed in this handbook are in addition to the materials
covered in the General Parent Student Handbook.
It is the responsibility of all Mount Paran Christian School parents and students to review both
handbooks and familiarize themselves with the policies and guidelines outlined.
Download a copy of the PDF version here: https://www.mtparanschool.com/fs/resource-manager/view/680e90ea-560f-4635-9cc3-43980e6cec19
SECTION ONE – ATTENDANCE AND ABSENCE POLICIES
School Hours
School Day Start Times • All grades: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays at 7:50 a.m. (morning...
Late-Start Wednesdays
Wednesday classes for all students begin later to allow our faculty time for professional develop...
Arrival Time
Attendance is taken promptly at 7:50 a.m. All students should be in their classroom by 7:50 a.m. ...
Early Care
A complimentary early care supervision option is available to preschool and lower school students...
Late Arrivals and Early Check-outs
Preschool students arriving after 7:50 a.m. are considered tardy and must report to the preschool...
General Guidelines
Chapel
Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 8:50 a.m. for Pre-K4 and TK. Chapel is held on Wednesdays at 9:30...
Dress Code
Pre-K3 and Pre-K4 students are expected to dress comfortably for activities both inside the build...
Bible
Learning about the Bible is a vital part of our learning experience. Each month, a Bible verse wi...
Snacks and Lunch
Parents of preschool students will provide a healthy snack daily and lunch (for full-day students...
Recess
Recess is a vital part of a preschooler’s day. Children will go outside for recess daily, weather...
Bathroom Accidents
Complete toilet training is required for admittance. This includes a child’s awareness of their o...
Change of Clothes
Please send in a full change of clothes in a resealable, Ziploc-style bag (shirt, pants, underwea...
Money
Any time you send money with your child, please put it in an envelope with your child’s name, the...
Star Student
Each child will have a special week during the school year for recognition. On Monday of his/her ...
Birthdays and Celebrations
If you would like to bring a special treat on (or close to) your child’s birthday, please contact...
Visitors and Classroom Visits
Parents/guardians or community resource visitors are welcome to visit the school, as are those wh...
Lost and Found
Any lost articles found should be brought to the preschool front desk. At the end of the day, the...
Field Trips
To enrich the educational program, in-house field trips are planned. Due to new regulations of ca...
Speech Services
Speech services are offered on-site for an additional fee. They may be made upon recommendation o...
Student Placement
It is our desire that classes be heterogeneous in nature. The responsibility for class placement ...
Parties
Preschool classes may have parties to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Valentine’s Day (special...
The Pledges
Pledge of AllegianceI pledge allegiance to the flagof the United States of Americaand to the repu...
SECTION TWO - COMMUNICATION
Bookbags and Folders
Please make sure that your child has a school bag every day. We will send home a folder each day ...
Conferences
Parents/guardians are encouraged to confer with teachers. One date in the fall and one in the spr...
School Evaluations
In the preschool, report cards are issued at the end of each nine-week period. However, evaluatio...
Preschool Behavior Plan
Students at MPCS are expected to treat others kindly. Hitting, punching, kicking, biting, spittin...
Behavior Management
Our basic rules are as follows: we use loving touches, kind words, listening ears, quiet voices, ...
Playground Safety Rules
During regularly scheduled recess time, teachers and paraprofessionals supervise children. In ord...
SECTION THREE - THE ZONE EXTENDED-DAY PROGRAM
MPCS offers an extended-day program for all MPCS full-day preschool and lower school students cal...
Enrollment
Only enrolled MPCS students are eligible to participate in The Zone. Students will not be eligibl...
Expectations
The Zone service eligibility is contingent upon adherence to the school handbook. The same health...
Financial Terms
The Zone rates and fees are disclosed in this Financial Contract. All other terms and conditions ...
Injury or Illness
In case of illness or serious injury, parents will be notified right away. In the case of illness...
Lost/Damaged Personal Items
The Zone program cannot take any responsibility for lost or broken personal articles.
Drop-In Service
A drop-in after school care service is an option when space is available and the school receives ...
The Zone Use of Campus
The Zone for preschool/TK students operates out of the Sewell Cottage and on connected playground...
Snacks
The Zone includes a school-provided snack for students who are scheduled to stay until 6:00 p.m.
Picking Up from The Zone
The Zone hours end by 6:00 p.m. • Pick-up must be prompt by or before the conclusion of the stud...
Payments
The Zone contract rates are billed on the student account online and follow the same payment opti...