Parents Handbook 2020-2021

Dear Parents and Preschoolers,

Welcome to Emunah Hebrew Academy! We feel honored that you have chosen our

school to be your child’s second home and that you have joined the Emunah family. We are

committed to providing your child a warm and nurturing environment in which he/she will able

to maximize personal and spiritual growth. We have a wonderful year planned for you and your

child, a year full of learning, growing and fun. A year that will incorporate our Secular themes,

together with Torah, Mitzvot and Middot.

In the first weeks of school, children will be learning about each other, their teachers, and

themselves. We will focus on the classroom and the creation of a physically and emotionally safe

environment.

We look forward to working with you and your children to help them grow socially,

emotionally, physically, and academically in a warm loving atmosphere full of Torah, laughter

and fun.

Sara Yasharpour

Pre-school Director

Emunah Hebrew Academy - 1518 S. Robertson Blvd. LA. CA 90035 - 310.777.7888

www.emunahacademy.com

Preschool Director

Emunah Hebrew Academy - 1445 S. Robertson Blvd. LA. CA 90035 - 310.777.7888

www.emunahacademy.com

Table of Contents:

School Operating Hours………………………………………………………………………….3

CA Department of Social Services: Child Interviews…………………………………..…......…3

Our Philosophy…………………………………………………………………………………...3

Our Goals……………………………………………………………………………………........4

Parents’ Rights…………………………………………………………………………………....4

Personal Rights……………………………………………………………………………...……5

Emunah Hebrew Academy Curriculum………………………………………………….....….....5

Communication………………………………………………………………………………...,,..6

Enrollment Policy…………………………………………………………………………...….…6

Placement and Parent Communication……………………………………………………………7

Immunization Requirements…………………………………………………………………........8

Meals and Snacks……………………………………………………………………………........8

Rest Time…………………………………………………………………………………...…..…8

Field Trip………………………………………………………………………………………….9

Health and Safety………………………………………………………………………………….9

Medication Policy…………………………………………………………………………………9

Injury Procedures………………………………………………………………………………….9

Clothing……………………………………………...…………………………………………..10

Drop-Off/ Pick Up & Sign-in sheets………………………………………………………….....10

First Week of School…………………………………………………………………………….11

Fire drills & Emergency Preparedness…………………………………………………………..11

Parties at School……………………………………………………………………………….…12

Rosh Chodesh……………………………………………………………………………………12

Tzedaka…………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Mitzvah Notes……………………………………………………………………………………12

Observations and Intervention………………………………………………………………...…13

Biting Policy………………………………………………………………………………..…....13

Harmful Behavior…………………………………………………………………………..……13

Mandated Reporter…………………………………………………………………...………......13

Termination Policy………………………………………………………………………….…....13

Grievance Procedure………………………………………………………………………….….13

Positive Behavior Guidance……………………………………………………………………...14

Suggestions For Parents At Home …………………………………………………………..…..14

Policy Change……………………………………………………………………………………15

If you need us…………………………………………………………………………………….15

Parent Handbook Agreement…………………………………………………………………….16

Parent Handbook 2020-2021

Hours of Operation

Our school and office hours are as follows:

Monday – Thursday: 9: am – 3:00pm

Friday: 9:00 am – 1:00pm

Toddler/Gesher

Full time: Monday – 3 days a week: 9:00 am – 3:45pm

Part time: Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00pm

CA Department of Social Services: Licensing and Child Interviews

Emunah Hebrew Academy is licensed through the California Department of Social Services,

Community Care Licensing. Periodic visits are made to the school and at such time the Licensing

Analyst may interview several children as part of the licensing requirements. Parents will be

notified if their child is interviewed. The interview may consist of questions to the child

regarding how they like our school. The visit and the interview are not scheduled in advance.

The department of Social Services and the Licensing Agency, per Title 22, Division 12, Chapter

1, Section 101200, “shall have the authority to interview clients, including children or staff, and

to inspect and audit client or facility records without prior consent. The school shall make

provision for private interviews with clients, including children, or any staff member; and for the

examination of all records relating to the operation of the facility”

School Philosophy

We believe in the individuality of the child, how each one learns, with an emphasis on each

child’s abilities and needs, creating lessons that fit into the context of the students’ lives both

inside and outside of school. Some children may be visual, some auditory and others kinesthetic

learners. Our staff implements a curriculum that fosters creativity and empowers students to

discover their own identity, making the material come alive in order to inspire our students.

Beyond the essential text in any lesson, it is imperative to connect the story to the students. By

adding images, kinesthetic exercises, sounds, and conversations that contain stimulating

questions, which everyone could personally reflect on, can allow a personal and group response.

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We believe that behavior management should never put the dignity of any student at risk. The

student should not be embarrassed in front of their friends. The teachers advocate for each of

their students, modeling appropriate behavior.

We believe that teaching is improved by constantly assessing the students’ knowledge both

formally and informally. We encourage growth through successful social interactions,

participation in learning experiences, and the prospect of self-discovery.

School Goals

Our preschool program has been designed to encourage your child to explore his/her world

using all his/her senses in a creative, exciting, always growing manner… and a lot of fun!

Language Arts, Science, Math, Social Studies, Art, Music and Movement are integrated into both

our Judaic and Secular monthly units. We introduce the ABC’s, aleph-bet and number

recognition concepts. Holidays are celebrated, along with Rosh Chodesh, Shabbat and Birthday

Parties.

Children explore various learning centers in the classroom. For example, the block area, light

table, dramatic play, work with manipulative, the art and sensory tables, music, science and

simple math. They participate in meaningful and developmentally appropriate class activities and

learn to express their opinion and ideas while listening respectfully to their classmates in small

group and large group settings. They learn how to be members of a classroom environment, as

well as their Jewish community. They share positive social experiences and learn how to get

along with each other and become kind caring friends.

Parents’ Rights

As a Parent/Authorized Representative, you have the right to:

1. Enter and inspect the child care center without advance notice whenever children are in care.

2. File a complaint against the licensee with the licensing office and review the licensee’s public

file kept by the licensing office.

3. Review, at the child care center, reports of licensing visits and substantiated complaints

against the licensee made during the last three years.

4. Complain to the licensing office and inspect the child care center without discrimination or

retaliation against you or your child.

5. Request in writing that a parent not be allowed to visit your child or take your child from the

child care center, provided you have shown a certified copy of a court order.

6. Receive from the licensee the name, address and telephone number of the local licensing

office.

Licensing Office Name: DSS/Community Care Licensing

Licensing Office Address: 300 N. Continental Blvd. Ste 290B, El Segundo, CA 90245

Licensing Office Telephone #: 424-301-3077

7. Be informed by the licensee, upon request, of the name and type of association to the child

care center for any adult who has been granted a criminal record exemption, and that the name of

the person may also be obtained by contacting the local licensing office.

8. Receive, from the licensee, the Caregiver Background Check Process form.

Personal Rights

Personal Rights, See Section 101223 for waiver conditions applicable to Child Care Centers.

(a) Child Care Centers. Each child receiving services from a Child Care Center shall have rights

which include, but are not limited to, the following:

(1) To be accorded dignity in his/her personal relationships with staff and other persons.

(2) To be accorded safe, healthful and comfortable accommodations, furnishings and equipment

to meet his/her needs.

(3) To be free from corporal or unusual punishment, infliction of pain, humiliation, intimidation,

ridicule, coercion, threat, mental abuse, or other actions of a punitive nature, including but not

limited to: interference with daily living functions, including eating, sleeping, or toileting; or

withholding of shelter, clothing, medication or aids to physical functioning.

(4) To be informed, and to have his/her authorized representative, if any, informed by the

licensee of the provisions of law regarding complaints including, but not limited to, the address

and telephone number of the complaint receiving unit of the licensing agency and of information

regarding confidentiality.

(5) To be free to attend religious services or activities of his/her choice and to have visits from

the spiritual advisor of his/her choice. Attendance at religious services, either in or outside the

facility, shall be on a completely voluntary basis. In Child Care Centers, decisions concerning

attendance at religious services or visits from spiritual advisors shall be made by the parent(s), or

guardian(s) of the child.

(6) Not to be locked in any room, building, or facility premises by day or night.

(7) Not to be placed in any restraining device, except a supportive restraint approved in advance

by the licensing agency.

Emunah Hebrew Academy Curriculum

The Emunah Hebrew Academy Curriculum is built around our focus on the Jewish child, taking

into account the Developmental Domains (Social/Emotional, Physical, Cognitive, Perceptual)

and appropriate developmental benchmarks. School readiness is as the forefront as our children

progress through each class level.

Toddler: (18-24 months old)

Toddler interaction is based on respectful, responsive, relationship-based care and education.

Curriculum is guided by caregiving routines and focused interaction between the child and the

caregiver. Environments for play encourage exploration as toddlers grow and develop. Particular

attention is paid to the child’s transition from home to our caring, educational environment.

Gesher: (2-3 years old)

Through the loving and patient guidance of our teachers, the child’s transition from home to

school will be an enjoyable one. Through the combination of our Judaic and Secular monthly

themes, children develop social skills, problem solving skills, a longer attention span and a sense

of being part of a community. We offer an enriched curriculum of age appropriate arts & crafts,

songs, music, and our rich Jewish Heritage, rounds out our Gesher’s program.

Nursery: (3-4 years old)

To enter our Nursery program, children must turn 3 years of age by September 1st. They must

also be “Potty trained” to be able to attend Nursery. Our nursery program concentrates both its

Judaic and Secular studies in the morning. The afternoon incorporates a more relaxed curriculum

of open-ended art projects, movement, additional storytelling and PE. Both curriculums are

taught through our monthly themes. Within each theme, we introduce ABC, aleph-bet, pre-

reading, pre-math, science, social studies, art, music and dramatic play. In addition, the love of

Torah, Mitzvot, Middot, Berachot, Teffilot, the Chagim, Rosh Chodesh and Shabbat are

incorporated throughout the day. We work with the “whole child”, utilizing hands on activities.

Puzzles, cutting, coloring and age appropriate manipulative help their children develop their fine

motor skills. Movement, dancing and outdoor play, develop their gross-motor skills. Social,

emotional and problem-solving skills are reinforced daily.

Kindergarten: (4-5 years old)

To enter the Kindergarten program, children must turn 4 years of age by September 1st. Our

curriculum is taught through hands-on art activities, games, drama, songs, music, movement, and

cooking activities. Aleph-Bet and ABC’s are incorporated into our daily lessons through sounds

of the letters and simple vocabulary. In addition, Parsha, Tefillot, Berachot, Mitzvot, Middot, the

Chagim, Rosh Chodesh, and Shabbat, are integrated into our curriculum. Both our Secular and

Judaic curriculum are taught through our monthly themes utilizing the “whole child” approach to

learning. Each theme includes pre-reading, writing, math skills, science, social studies, music art,

language arts, movement and drama. Pre-math includes recognizing numbers, matching,

classifying, sequencing, counting, sorting, graphing and shape recognition. Rhyming, dictation of

stories, storytelling and dramatic play, encourage the mastery of language skills. Our social

studies units teach us about the world we live in. Science themes include units on the four

seasons, animal, plant, and insect live, healthy bodies, the five senses, and hands-on science. We

also continue to work to develop their social, emotional and problem-solving skills.

Communication

Parents and teachers are on the same team to ensure the best for each child. Because of this, it is

essential that we have open communication. This is accomplished in several ways:

 Annual parent-teacher conferences

 Phone calls on an as-needed basis

 Occasional notices

 Back to school night

 Your child may bring home notes about special class activities, Parsha questions,

general school information, etc. PLEASE READ THEM CAREFULLY and thank

your child for being a good messenger.

 In addition, due to an increasingly paper-less world, messages about important

school news will be sent via e-mail and WhatsApp. PLEASE READ THEM!

Please let us know if you don’t have access to e-mail so that we can make other

arrangements to help keep you informed.

We encourage you to speak with your children’s teachers about classroom policies,

academic progress and behavior and we always welcome your comments and suggestions. You

may leave a message for the teacher and she will get back to you as quickly as possible. If you

need to speak to someone about an urgent matter, or believe that a concern was not addressed,

please call the office right away for help.

Enrollment Policy

1. Your child must be at least 18 months when enrolled, and not older than Pre-1 age (6

years old)

2. Enrollment shall be open to any child, provided that the school can accommodate the

special needs of that child.

3. Enrollment in the school shall be granted without discrimination in regard to sex, race,

color, or political belief.

4. Before a child is permitted to attend school, he/she must have current immunization

records and other required forms on file.

 Up to date immunization records

 Admission agreement and enrollment form

 ID emergency information

 Physicians report

 Parents Right Receipt

 Consent for emergency medical treatment

 Personal Rights/ child abuse

Placement and Parent Communication

Before a child can be enrolled into Emunah Hebrew Academy, a personal admissions interview

will take place with the Director and Administrator of the school. Through this interview, the

director will assess the child to see where he/she fits best into our program. If we cannot provide

the services that a child needs, suggestions will be given to the parent as to where he/she can find

the best possible program for their child.

Immunization Requirements

Before your child can be admitted to our school, the following immunization requirements need

to be up to date.

T.B. test assessment

Polio 3 doses

DPT/Td 4 doses

MMR 1 dose

HIB 1 dose

HEP B 3 doses

Chickenpox (vermicelli) 1 dose

Meals and Snacks

Due to several reasons, hot lunch is mandatory for all children. Hot lunch is not included in

tuition. There is a separate fee for hot lunch. Please note that Emunah Hebrew Academy is a

nut free school and please don’t send anything that contains nuts as it’s a danger to other

students.

MEAL MENU

Morning snack: 9:00 am – 9:30 am

Lunch: 11:30 am– 12:00pm

Afternoon snack: 2:00 pm– 2:30 pm

Rest Time

Your child is required by Social Services, to have a daily rest time each afternoon. We will

provide the children with a cot, pillow, and sheets. We wash the beddings every other week.

Children are not required to sleep. Books and quiet music will be provided for their relaxation.

Field Trip

Due to the concern of many parents, we will not take the children away from school on a “trip”.

We will bring special events and visitors to the school during the year for entertainment.

Health and Safety

Your child’s health is important to all of us. It is to the child’s benefit that parents keep the

school up-to-date on home and cell phone numbers, emergency numbers and other pertinent

information. All children will have a “visual health check” each morning as they enter their

class. If your child has any signs of illness, he/she will not be allowed in school that day.

When your child is not feeling well, please be considerate of the teachers and children, by

keeping him/her home until he/she is feeling better. If your child has a fever, diarrhea,

vomiting, or a green runny nose, he/she must be kept at home until symptom free for 24

hours. A temperature above 99.2 is an indication that your child is either not well, or is coming

down with something and should be kept home. If you are not certain what to do, please call the

school’s director in the morning after 8:15 AM and we can discuss the best course of action to

take.

If a child does become ill at school, he/she will be kept isolated for his/her comfort and for the

safety of the other children until a parent or responsible adult comes to pick up.

If in case of an accident resulting in an injury, an initial assessment of the situation will be made.

If deemed necessary, we will call 911 and Hatzoloh. We will make every effort to contact a

parent or authorized person on record right away. Please note that our preschool staff has been

certified in CPR and First Aid.

Medication Policy

Any medication brought to school must be brought directly to the director’s office. The medicine

must be in its original bottle with a written note from the doctor stating the name of the

medicine, the time to be given, and the dose. The medication must be accompanied by a written

permission slip to let the teachers to be able to administer the medication. Permission forms are

available in the school office.

If your child becomes ill during the school day, we will call you immediately to take him/her

home. Please make sure all the information on your emergency forms is up to date. If we

cannot reach you, one of your contacts will be called to take your child home.

Injury Procedures

If your child should receive a minor injury at school, it will be cleaned with soap and water and a

bandage applied. In the case of serious medical issue or accident, the parents will be notified

immediately. If we are unable to reach you, your child will be brought to the nearest hospital and

the family doctor will be called. In the case of a serious accident, an Unusual Accident Form will

be sent home to you, as well as to Social Services. This form must be signed and returned to the

office to be placed in your child’s file.

Please advise the director and your child’s teacher of any allergies your child might have.

Please note that we are a NUT FREE school and avoid sending food that may contain any

traces of nuts.

Clothing

We know that a child must become involved to learn. He/she must see and feel, taste and smell.

Becoming involved often means getting messy or dirty, wet or rumpled. Please dress your child

in clothes that are appropriate for playing and getting dirty. However, we will still make an effort

to avoid problems from paint stains, etc. by providing the children with smocks to protect their

clothing.

Please label outer clothing (sweaters, jackets, etc.). There are often duplicate garments and labels

help avoid confusion and loss. This also applies to lunch boxes.

Please send in a complete change of clothes in a labeled bag. It will be placed in your child’s

own personal compartment in his/her classroom. It is important that this change of clothing fit

your child and be updated as needed.

Please note that the children should wear shoes with non-slip soles; Crocs and open-toed

sandals are not acceptable as they interfere with the children’s ability to participate safely in

the preschool program. However, you may send an extra pair of Crocs to be kept at school for

use when your child plays at the water table.

Drop-Off/ Pick Up & Sign-in sheets

To ensure safety and efficiency, we appreciate your adherence to our drop off policy as follows:

 Enter the alley from Alcott St

 Exit the alley from Saturn St, maintaining a speed no more than 5MPH during

carpool

 Do not use your cell phone during carpool time

 Never leave your car unattended while in carpool line

 Please don’t engage the staff on carpool duty in lengthy discussions. Staff

members need to focus on their primary objective, helping load and unload your

children into your vehicle safely and expeditiously

 NEVER leave any small children unattended in your vehicle

 Please remain patient if drop-off/pick-up takes longer than expected

 If you need help, please do not hesitate to ask for assistance

 If you choose to escort your child into their classroom in the morning or pick

them up in the afternoon, please pay attention to the parking signs.

 Please make sure to sign-in/ sign-out. All parents are required to sign the sign-in

sheets twice a day by writing your first and last name in full as well as the drop-

off and pick-up time. Signing in and signing out your child is a mandatory part of

California Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Title XXII.

You must sign your full signature and time. The preschool could be fined up to

$200 per day for not having every signature and we would then pass this cost on

to you.

 It is the policy of the school, as well as the State of California, that all children

under six years of age and/or under 60 pounds must be in a child restraint system.

Any child who does not have a car seat, the staff will not be able to put your child

in the car. There will be no exceptions to this rule. If you are part of a carpool,

you will have to make prior arrangements for each driver to have the necessary

car seats in each vehicle. There are car seats available to borrow in the office for a

charge of $5 a day.

In order to make this a very successful school year, we ask that you bring your child to school on

time. and pick him/her up on time. If you pick your child up late there will be a late fee charge of

$10 for every 15 minutes after 4:00 pm Monday – Thursday and after 1:15 pm on Friday.

If you are unable to pick up your child, and plan to send a relative or friend, please notify the

school office by phone or with a written note. Your child will not be released from school unless

we have this documentation in advance and that person’s name is listed on your Emergency

Form.

The first few days of school are usually very stressful for both parents and children…there are

usually lots of tears from both the children and parents. To ease this separation time, you may

want to walk your child into class and stay a few minutes until he/she is comfortable. If we work

together, your child will have a much smoother entrance into school.

First Week of School and Sign-In/Sign-Out

During the first week of school, we recommend that parents accompany their child into the

classroom and stay for a short while (5 to 15 minutes) as their child acclimates. The teachers will

help you know how long to stay. You may also use the option of dropping off your child in the

carpool lane if your child is comfortable with that choice. By the second week of the school,

your child will hopefully be ready for you to use the carpool lane.

Please note that you are required to sign in your child with a complete signature every day. The

sign-in sheet it located at the carpool line even if you walk your child into the classroom. If you

come later than 8:30 a.m., you will need to sign in your child at the school office. This is a legal

requirement. In the event you do not sign in your child we will call you to come back to the

school to sign your child in. In the event we are fined, we will pass the charge to you.

Children must be signed out with full signatures when being picked up at the end of the day.

Fire Drills, Earthquake Drills & Emergency Preparedness

Periodically your child will participate in a fire drill and in an earthquake drill. We encourage

you to discuss the experience with your child at home, as well as practicing your own home drills

Teach your child when and how to dial 911 in case of an emergency outside of school.

In the event of a natural disaster every precaution is being made to keep your child safe at

school. Please be assured that the teachers and other school personnel are trained. We have basic

emergency supplies at school to give your child any basic emergency first-aid care if needed. In

every classroom there are backpack emergency supply kits in case of an emergency.

Your child will be kept at school or at a pre-designated evacuation site until it is safe for you to

pick him/her up. Please see the Emergency Letter to Parents for more information.

Birthdays and Shabbat Parties

Birthday parties usually take place on Friday as part of the Shabbat party. If you would like to

share your child’s Birthday with his/her friends in class, please let the teacher know the date, and

we will be happy to celebrate. Your child’s teacher will guide you as to where to purchase the

party food. Cakes must be purchased at a kosher bakery. No home baked items will be allowed

to be served at school. Please avoid embarrassment to your child because home baked items

(i.e. Challah or Cake) will not be served. Any questions of Kashrut you can call the office for

assistance. We are a nut free environment. Do not bring nuts or nut products.

We would like to suggest, that instead of bringing “goody bags”, the money that would have

been spent on them, could be used to buy a small present for the class. Some great ideas are

books, puzzles, dolls, cars/trucks, or a game. The birthday child will present this gift to the class.

Please do not bring balloons since they can be a danger to children if popped.

Shabbat parties are celebrated each Friday just before lunch. Each week an Abba and Imma will

be chosen to bring the challah, grape juice and Shabbat treats for the class. No Lollipops, Hard

Candy or Gum can be brought to school.

Rosh Chodesh

We celebrate each Rosh Chodesh in a variety of ways. It may be with a crown the children make,

a moon bounce, face painting, a special cake made by the children, or some other fun activity.

Tzedaka

Tzedaka is collected daily. One or two pennies are fine. To make it easier for you, you may send

it in a roll of pennies on each Rosh Chodesh in a labeled container or Ziploc bag.

Mitzvah Notes

Mitzvah notes are very important and are most welcome! Please try to send at least once or twice

a week that you have prepared at home so as not to create distractions in the classroom.

Observations and Intervention

Children are observed daily by the teaching staff. Formal observations are completed two times

during the year using a developmental check list. The results are shared with parents during Parent-

Teacher Conference.

As we observe the children, in the event that we see behavior indicating that your child needs

support beyond that which we are able to provide, we will request a conference with you and may

recommend an outside evaluation, such as an IEP. We are committed to helping our parents and

students through the IEP and/or evaluation process. We want to see all our children to succeed in

our program. Should you refuse an evaluation, your child could be asked to leave the school. See

“Termination Policy.”

Biting Policy: If a child bites another child or staff member, the child will be given a stern warning

that if it happens again, he/she will be sent home immediately. Parents will be notified. The next

time the child bites we will call you to pick him/her up from school right away.

Harmful Behavior: We will make every effort to work with you and your child to ensure a

successful preschool experience.

In the event that your child is deemed harmful to himself or others either verbally or physically,

parents may be asked to do one of the following:

1. Pick up your child from school.

2. Provide a “shadow,”” behaviorist, “or “therapeutic companion” for your child during

school hours.

3. Your child may be asked to leave the school.

Mandated Reporter

As educators, we are obligated to report any suspicion of child abuse or child neglect.

Termination Policy

Unfortunately, if your child’s behavior continues to be unsafe to him/her and his/her peers, and

all our behavior modification techniques have not corrected the problem, we may ask you to

remove your child from our school. The final decision will be based upon observation and

evaluation of your child by an outside professional, along with parent/teacher conferences.

Professional help may be suggested. Any discussion about your child with the Director and/or

his teacher will be kept in strictest confidence. If termination occurs ONLY remaining tuition

will be reimbursed. You will still be responsible for the month in which the child is in school.

[Refer to Tuition Policy]

Grievance Procedure

Misunderstandings do occur and will be handled in a professional manner according to these

protocols:

 Parents need to speak directly to their child’s teacher if a problem occurs.

 If the parent is not satisfied with the outcome, the Preschool Director needs to be contacted

and will call a meeting.

 If the parent is not satisfied following a meeting with the Preschool Director, Mr.

Neydavoud (The Executive Director) will be notified and a meeting will be called with Mr.

Neydavoud, the Preschool Director, the teacher and the parent(s).

 A Plan of Action to resolve the problem will be made.

Positive Behavior Guidance

One of our goals is to help guide the children toward gaining independence, self-control, and

respect for others. This is done in a positive, caring manner and by setting limits and/or directing

a child’s inappropriate behavior. Corporal punishment, humiliation, threats, sarcasm, or labeling

(“good” or “bad”) are prohibited.

Examples of techniques used:

 Treating all children and staff with respect and dignity

 Establishing clear rules for children in the class and on the playground

 Acknowledging children’s specific appropriate behavior and/or their efforts toward

gaining self-control

 Handling inappropriate behavior in the environment in which it occurs through natural

and/or logical consequences

 Always being supportive and caring

 Discussing the importance of doing Mitzvot, behaving with Derech Eretz, and making a

Kiddush Hashem.

If the teachers have a concern about a child, the parents will be contacted immediately so that a

Plan of Action can be discussed and implemented. Our goal is to work together as a team for

each child’s best success.

Suggestions for Parents at Home

 Read to your child every day. Ask your child’s teacher for suggestions, if needed.

 Acknowledge your child’s efforts as well as his/her success when completing a

task

 Show an interest in your child by actively listening and participating in

discussion/conversation with him/her. If necessary, set aside a special time of day

which you are focused on talking with him/her.

 Discuss school activities, school friends, and new experiences with your child.

You will be encouraging learning and language development.

 Establish bedtime and wake-up routines that are consistently followed

 Have your child participate in everyday chores to help develop a sense of

belonging and responsibility (i.e. putting away toys, setting the table, folding

clothes, etc.)

Policy Changes:

Parents will be notified of any changes in the Parent Handbook or School Policies at least 30 days

before the change is in effect.

If You Need Us…

Our staff is always available to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to contact us, since

our primary goal is to provide a safe and happy Jewish environment for your children. If you need

to speak to a teacher, please leave a message with the secretary. If we are not available to speak

with you at the time, we will return your call within 24 hours.

Emunah Hebrew Academy

PARENT HANDBOOK AGREEMENT

I HAVE READ, UNDERSTAND AND AGREE TO ALL OF THE POLICIES AND

PROCEDURES STATED IN THE EMUNAH HEBREW ACADEMY HANDBOOK.

IF I HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS, I WILL TAKE THEM TO THE

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR.

CHILD(REN) NAME(S) – PLEASE PRINT

PARENT NAME – PLEASE PRINT

PARENT SIGNATURE

DATE

□ School Review

Name: ___________________________________________________

Date: ____________________________________________________