| We are pleased to have a special kindergarten campus which houses only our
kindergarten classes approximately 1 mile from the main campus. It is
located at the Buckhead Baptist Church site at 4100 Roswell Road. Mr. Tommy
Usher is the Kindergarten Program Administrator
(tusher@atlanta.k12.ga.us) and Bobbie Martin is the secretary
(bmartin@atlant.k12.ga.us). Please be sure to visit Mr. Usher's website
for more information about activities at the Sarah Smith Kindergarten Campus.
We realize that entering kindergarten is an important milestone for a child.
It is an exciting experience and should be a very enjoyable one for the child
and the parents. It is with the kindergarten school year that feelings and
attitudes about school are first developed. Through the joint efforts with
the child, parent, and school's staff, our intention is that each stage of a
child's growth be rich, full, and satisfying.
Even though the Sarah Smith Kindergarten is located off-site of the main
campus, it is still an integral part of the total elementary school program
and provides an opportunity for continuous growth and development of young
children. There is a planned curriculum that is designed specifically for
kindergarten students. Upon visiting the Kindergarten Campus, you will see
children busily painting, manipulating blocks and beads, "cooking" measuring,
classifying materials, engaging in pre-writing and pre-reading activities,
and, in some cases, actually writing and reading. It is neither the norm nor
the exception for a child to enter kindergarten reading. However, quality
preschool programs provide great "beginnings" and the kindergarten staff then
works with a variety of methods and strategies to reach all learners at their
levels.
Parents are a vital part of the team to provide a program that will promote
optimum growth for the child. Their support and understanding are needed.
Parents are encouraged to work directly with the child's teacher to find out
ways to help and be involved in this all important experience.
Please note the following registration process used at Sarah Smith for
incoming kindergarten students:
- Please visit the "Enrollment Information" link on the Principal's webpage
for required documents necessary for registration.
- Until all required materials are provided to the school, the child's
registration file will be placed in an "incomplete"
category. As you acquire the missing items, please drop the by the school
and we will add them to the child's file.
- Once a child's registration requirements are met, he/she will be placed in
the "complete" category and will be ready to have his/her class assigned.
- Letters will be mailed to the kindergarten students during the first week
in August informing them of their class assignment. Also, included in the
letter will be a time to drop by the Kindergarten Campus and meet the
teacher and see the classroom prior to the first day of school.
Again, kindergarten is a very special time for children. If you have any
questions about enrollment or the registration process, please don't hesitate
to contact the kindergarten campus (404-256-3317) or the main campus
(404-842-3120).
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