Director Dawn Meskil 828-350-2906 dawn.meskil@ ashevillecityschools.net

Leadership Team ENROLLMENT & ENGAGEMENT Polly Bolding 828-350-2926 polly.bolding@ ashevillecityschools.net

ASHEVILLE CI TY SCHOOLS

2016 - 2017 District Calendar

PRESCHOOL

Onsite Preschool classrooms follow the ACS Traditional Calendar, with optional fee-based summer care. Our Kindergarten classroom follows the ACS Balanced Calendar. Elementary-based Preschool classrooms follow the calendar of their school site.

CENTER QUALITY Kristine Dwyer 828-350-2921

High quality early education for 3- and 4–year-olds in the ACS district.

kristine.dwyer@ ashevillecityschools.net

441 Haywood Rd, 28806 828-350-2900

TEACHING & LEARNING Susanna Smith 828-350-2924

http://preschool.ashevillecityschools.net/

susanna.smith@ ashevillecityschools.net

It All Starts Here! Dr. Pamela Baldwin, Superintendent

Asheville City Preschool

Learning Environment Our classrooms offer: Low Teacher-Child Ratios Licensed Teachers 5 Star Center Classroom Design Outdoor Learning Emphasis Breakfast, Lunch, and Snack Family Engagement Activities

High quality early education for 3- and 4–year-olds in the ACS district.

Learning Design Our classrooms use The Creative Curriculum to enable every child to become a creative, confident thinker. Daily schedules, lesson plans, and ongoing learning investigations support active learning and promote children’s progress in all developmental areas.

Satellite Classrooms For 2016-2017, Preschool classes are also offered at these school sites: HALL FLETCHER

Vision Asheville City Schools Preschool prepares children for lifelong learning.

Mission Asheville City Schools Preschool prepares children to reach their full potential through developmentally appropriate and family-guided education.

I R A B. J O N E S ISAAC DICKSON

3- and 4-Year-Old Enrollment Options Our blended classrooms include:

NC PRE-K No-cost enrollment option for children who are 4 by August 31 and meet eligibility requirements. HEAD START No-cost enrollment option for children who are 3 or 4 by August 31 and meet eligibility requirements. T U I T I ON Fee-based enrollment option for children who are ineligible for nocost programs. Childcare subsidies are accepted at Haywood Rd site. Call or visit our website for site information, hours, rates, and application procedures.

Onsite Kindergarten Our onsite Kindergarten classroom paves the way for extending our early learning school from Pre-K to 2nd grade. This setting combines the excellent instruction of our district Kindergarten program with best practices for early learners, such as focus on whole child development and successful transitions. Teachers design engaging curricular activities grounded in hands on, active learning and children’s interests and strengths. This classroom follows the ACS Balanced Calendar.