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Full Day Pre-K Frequently Asked Questions

Full Day Pre-K Frequently Asked Questions

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy

Full Day Pre-K Program

Frequently Asked Questions and Answers

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ELIGIBILITY

 What are the eligibility requirements to enroll in EFWMA’s Pre-K program?

Some students may qualify for the reduced tuition program based on the eligibility criteria. This information is found on the PreK Admissions guidelines page.

Qualifying Students:

  • 3 & 4 years old on or before Sept. 1 of the school year (2-year-old students or children who are not 3 by Sept 1 and potty trained are not eligible)
  • Educationally Disadvantaged (Income Eligible) or
  • Limited English Speaker or
  • Homeless or
  • Under the care of DPS/ Foster Care or
  • The child of an active duty member of the US Armed Forces or
  • The child of a family member that was killed or injured during active military duty or
  • Is the child of a person that has received the Star of Texas Award

 

BENEFITS AND CLASS SIZES

What are the benefits of the full day Pre-K program?

A full day Pre-Kindergarten program offers several advantages for both students and their families:

  • Develops vocabulary, math, literacy, social, and independent skills for students
  • Students improve 11-12 standard points in vocabulary and math skills
  • Students are more advanced through multiple reading measures.
  • Economically disadvantaged students attending a high-quality full day of Pre-K typically score higher on state assessments.
  • Provides an educational option for families whose work schedules don’t allow their children to attend a half-day Pre-K program

What type of curriculum will be provided?

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy provides a rich Montessori Curriculum in all core subjects - Emergent Literacy, Math, Science, Practical Life, Sensorial, Cultural Subjects aligned to the Texas Education Agency Pre-K guidelines.

Our EFWMA Montessori program’s instructional framework incorporates the Texas Education Agency's Pre-K curriculum guidelines including social/emotional development, language & communication, emergent literacy reading, emergent literacy writing, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, physical development, and technology applications.

What is the ratio of adults to children in the classroom?

Each classroom will have up to 20 - 22 students with one teacher and one paraprofessional.

LOCATION

 Campuses offering full-day Pre-K ?

Campuses offering full-day Pre-K - East Fort Worth Montessori Academy .

501 Oakland Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76103 

HOURS/CALENDAR/DAILY ROUTINE/TRANSPORTATION

 What are the daily hours of the Pre-K Program?

The hours are 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.  (breakfast is served from 7:15 a.m. to 7:50 a.m. with Breakfast to Go offered by 8:00)

How late can I pick up my child?

All Pre- K students should be picked up at the regular dismissal time, at 3:30 p.m.  For information about our partner daycares - please call the office for their information.

Does the full day Pre-K program follow the standard EFWMA school calendar?

Yes.

Where can I find the school calendar?

The school calendar is posted on EFMWA’s website.

Click 26-27 SY Calendar to view the current school year calendar.

What is the daily routine of the Pre-K classrooms?

The schedule includes time for math, literacy, science, social studies, recess, music & movement, breakfast, lunch, snack, and rest time.

Will the children have an opportunity to nap every day?

Yes, students will have a daily rest time for up to 1 hour.

Will transportation be provided for my Pre-K child? 

EFWMA does not provide bus transportation.

  COSTS – (EXTENDED AFTER SCHOOL CARE, MEALS, SUPPLIES)

 Is extended after-school care available for full-day Pre-K students?

After school, care is available through our daycare partners. A list of Daycares will be posted on our website in July.

 Are meals provided? If so, what is the cost?

All Pre-K students eat breakfast and lunch for free. A la Carte food items, ice cream and snacks are available from $1.00 - $2.00. 

Parents MUST complete the Socioeconomic Form to continue our CEP free breakfast and lunch programs. To purchase a la carte items, you must add money to your child’s Myschoolbucks account.

 What other costs can parents expect to pay?

School supply lists will be made available for families via the school website - School Supply List. If a family is in dire need of school supplies, parents can contact EFWMA Community partner, The Homes for Children - please click the link - The Homes for Children 


FOR EFWMA EMPLOYEES

 Can the child of any relative who is an EFWMA employee attend Pre-K?

Yes, however, the child does has to qualify with the criteria listed on the Admissions guidelines and tuition-based criteria to determine tuition amount to be paid by the family.

How does an EFWMA employee pay for the monthly tuition?

Payroll deduction is the only way to pay the monthly tuition.

How much is the monthly tuition?

The total tuition for an EFWMA Employee’s child in Pre-K will be provided to the employee during their HR orientation.

 

FOR MORE INFORMATION

 Please contact our office at 817-496-3003; Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m.to 4:30 p.m. or visit our EFWMA website. EFWMA Website