Preschool
Early childhood programs in the West-Linn Wilsonville School District are based on the belief that young children "learn by doing". The complex interaction of thinking and experience determine the pace and range of each child's learning and skill development. The goal of our program is to engage children in experiences that enhance the natural processes of physical and intellectual growth. Parents and teachers are partners in support of children's development. Together we create active, productive classrooms and provide enriching home experiences for learning.
Early childhood programs help young learners to:
- Develop curiosity and an eagerness for learning.
- Understand and feel good about him/herself.
- Expand the world he/she lives in.
- Communicate with others in many ways.
- Do things independently and learn to work with others.
- Develop good work habits and attitudes.
- Listen and follow directions.
- Develop muscles, senses, and coordination.
- Handle his/her feelings as well as the feelings of others.
- Develop literacy skills and number concepts.
Programs
Preschool
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District has offered early childhood programs for preschoolers (3 and 4 year olds) since 1996. The First Teacher Program was introduced in 2001 for parents and their toddlers (ages 12 to 36 months). The program focuses on the involvement of parents in introducing quality literacy and language experiences to their children, from a very young age.
The West Linn-Wilsonville School District currently offers the following preschool educational programs:
| Location | Program/Ages | Day Per Week |
WEST LINN Bolton Primary School (503) 673-7900 | 3 or 4 years old 3 or 4 years old |
4 days per week, 3 hours per day 3 days per week, 3 hours per day |
Bolton Primary School
(503) 673-7900 | First Teacher: Parent and Toddler Together Class
12 - 36 months old | 1 day per week, Friday only
2 hours per day |
WILSONVILLE Boones Ferry Primary School (503) 673-7300 Lowrie Primary School (503) 673-7700 | 3 or 4 years old 3 or 4 years old | 4 days per week, 3 hours per day 4 days per week, 3 hours per day |
The specific preschool programs available at each school can change year to year. Please contact your school office for updated information.
This is a tuition based program: at this time scholarships are unavailable. You may contact the Clackamas Educational Service District at (503) 675-4102 if you believe your child may qualify for this program through Head Start funding.
Registration
2013-2014 Preschool Registration
Preschool programs will be offered at three of our primary schools - two in Wilsonville (Boones Ferry Primary and Lowrie Primary) and one in West Linn (Bolton Primary). Specific class details (days, times, costs) are available in the registraton packet. Registration paperwork will be available February 1, 2013 and can be obtained from any of our primary schools or downloaded from this webpage (below) at that time. A non-refundable deposit ($125) is required at the time of registration and is applied towards the first month's tuition. In the event a class does not fill and an alternate placement cannot be made for your child, we will notify you as soon as possible and return your deposit.
Parents will need to provide transportation for their child. Out-of-district enrollment will be accepted on a space-available basis.
Registration paperwork will be available February 1, 2013; completed forms with deposit will be accepted beginning the same day (Friday, February 1, 2013).
Complete and return the packet containing:
- Preschool locations, days, times, and costs (information only)
- District Student Registration Form - 2 pages
- Tuition Agreement (complete the form for the specific program you are registering for - e.g. 3 days/week for 3 or 4 year olds)
- Preschool Preference Form (choice of location and program)
- Oregon Certificate of Immunization Status (pages 1 & 2 must be completed, signed, & dated)
Also REQUIRED when submitting Preschool registration:
- Copy of certified birth certificate (can be issued by the state or the hospital)
General questions regarding preschool registration may also be directed to Vickie Lee, Curriculum Department, District Administration Office,
leev@wlwv.k12.or.us or (503) 673-7010.
Photo: Jim Hart, West Linn Tidings
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