RIVERMONT COLLEGIATE
Student-Parent Handbook
of salt on the melting process. Similarly, sinking and floating activities in a water table that contains a variety of objects provide a child with a framework of concepts to refer to while attempting to understand buoyancy problems in later grades. Early School planting and growing experiences lay the necessary foundation for relating meaningfully to later instruction in seed germination and maturation. Music Young children respond to music. Between ages two and three, the child begins to gain control of his or her singing voice and to match movements to music. Even at this young age, a child learns to recite simple finger plays and rhymes. By the time a student is in junior kindergarten, he or she can sing complete songs from memory and match pitch. As a child approaches four, a longer attention span makes it possible to listen to audiotapes with appreciation. Music activities motivate and excite young children. Through music activities, a child expresses his or her emotions and develops vocabulary and an awareness of language patterns. The most important part of aspect of music for the Early School student is that it’s fun! Art Through activities using a variety of media, a child develops imagination, individuality, and an awareness of color. Rivermont teachers foster creativity by showing respect for each child's ideas and efforts. Daily art activities provide each student with an opportunity to explore, discover, and experiment with various media in addition to providing outlets for the emotions and improving fine motor control and eye-hand coordination. Library During library visits, PreSchool and Junior Kindergarten students hear stories and learn about the lives of their favorite authors. Library time is an opportunity for teachers to model good reading habits and provide an example that promotes excitement about reading. Computers Early School students eagerly embrace technology. Computers are available in Early School classrooms for use during free play and small group time. Large Muscle Development Rivermont’s outdoor play area offers a wide variety of activities designed to complement classroom curriculum. During daily outdoor activity time, students develop large muscle skills, learn about safety and appropriate activities in outdoor environments, and express themselves freely and loudly. Early School Tuition and Fees A tuition deposit of $250 per student is due with the Enrollment Contract. The tuition deposit is part of the total tuition and will reserve a place for the student. The balance of the tuition and fees is due according to the terms agreed upon in the Enrollment Contract. No student will be permitted to start school if any financial obligations for the previous semester remain unpaid. As new students enter during the year, their tuition we be adjusted accordingly. 47