Frequently Asked Questions
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What's the schedule?
Are there other local schools on the
four day week?
What can I do if I need care
on Fridays?
Is there care for early drop offs or late pick ups before and
after school?
Is there bus service?
Is there lunch service?
What do your multi-age classrooms look like?
How is the curriculum similar to and
different from other schools?
Are there plans to move to a
different facility?
How is the community involved in this
“community” school?
Can I come visit the school to learn
more?
How do I enroll my child?
Q:
What's the schedule?
A: Students attend school 8:15 AM – 4:15 PM Monday through Thursday. Friday is a teacher planning day. The 2009-10 calendar is available on the district website.
A:
Yes. New
Emerson, Dual Immersion, Independence Academy, and Caprock
Academy operate on similar schedules.
Q: What can I do if
I need care on Fridays?
A: The
Extended Hours Program has full-day Friday programs in the
valley and can be reached at 241-3603.
Community members have also made arrangements to watch
children of local families.
Contact Tree Humbert, Lead Teacher, for more information
about these resources.
A:
There is no formal extended care program provided by the
school. Community
members have come together to provide before and after school
care. Contact Tree
Humbert, Lead Teacher, to connect with these local resources.
Q: Is there bus
service?
A: Students who
live in Glade Park are within the boundaries of the Glade Park
School and receive bus service.
(This does not include Little Park Road.)
The district website has a
tool to check bus eligibility:
Carpooling options may be available with other families commuting from Grand Junction.
Q:
Is there lunch service?
A: No.
Students bring their own lunches and snacks.
A refrigerator and microwave are available for student
use. Families who
qualify for free and reduced lunches should notify the school in
order to be put in touch with a community assistance program.
Q:
What do your multi-age classrooms look like?
A: The Glade Park School currently offers K -3rd grade education in one classroom. One grade per year will be added up through 5th grade. One Lead Teacher and one full-time Teacher Aide staff the school with the help of community and parent volunteers.
Q:
How is the curriculum similar to and different from other
schools?
A: All district schools teach to the same standards and curriculum. What varies is the way in which they go about teaching those subjects. At the Glade Park School you will find a unique emphasis on hands-on learning, multi-age classrooms, and learning from/about community and the natural environment. Be sure to explore the “Curriculum” section of this website for more information.
Q:
Are there plans to move to a different facility?
A: Our school currently operates in a temporary facility. A local nonprofit organization, On The Park, is in the process of building a permanent facility for the school in collaboration with the school district and individual contributors. We expect the new schoolhouse to be completed by Fall 2011.
Q:
How is the community involved in this “community” school?
A: The community is not just a part of this school, the community is making this school happen. Neighbors are meeting the school district's request to help identify and secure a place for our wonderful school to meet. Neighbors are watching children before and after school, helping out in the classroom, contributing their musical talents to festivals and celebrations, teaching handwork, taking students on field trips.... This is what it's all about. Other opportunities to be involved include helping with construction of our permanent facility, contributing financially, and working with the school's parent-teacher association.
Q:
Can I come visit the school to learn more?
A: Absolutely!
Contact the school to arrange a time.
Q:
How do I enroll my child?
A: Registration and enrollment forms and information are available on the school district website.
Please also notify Lead Teacher Tree Humbert of your intent to enroll so that a priority list can be kept in the case that interest exceeds capacity for the upcoming academic year.
