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Kindergarten Registration
Our Mission: To provide a rigorous academic focus for all students in an
environment that emphasizes responsibility and respect.
Our Vision: Students will develop the essential skills to become higher
level thinkers that will empower them to become respectful, self-disciplined, conscientious, and self-motivated leaders of society.
Our Motto: Rigor, Responsibility, Respect
Combs Traditional Academy is
committed to:
•Nurture children
•Provide children with good role models
•Setting high expectations for all
•Perseverance
•Excellent teaching
Our Philosophy
Combs Traditional Academy is a program of choice. The
acquisition of basic skills, primarily through direct
instruction, is viewed as the foundation of the learning
process. Priority is given to the fundamental tools of
learning in the core academic areas of phonics and
reading; grammar; spelling and writing; mathematics;
history and geography; and science. We believe that
students need a structured learning environment that
minimizes instructional distractions in order to provide
them with the strongest opportunity for academic success.
Structured approach to teaching and learning. ◦ Direct, whole group instruction ◦ Guided practice (begins with whole group) ◦ Collaborative practice ◦ Independent practice
Emphasis on academics, particularly reading, writing, and math. ◦ Higher expectations for behavior – cannot disrupt
the learning of others ◦ Limited interruptions in the school day ◦ Limited field trips and assemblies ◦ Limited recess
Ms. Barbaeu –
Kindergarten ParaPro
Ms. Briggs –
Kindergarten Teacher Ms. Raine & Ms. Beth –
Kindergarten Aides
Mary McGonegle –
Administrative Assistant /
Attendance Clerk
Sherry Shinn & Keeli Engel–
District Nurse
8:15-8:40 Math Meeting
8:40-9:25 Spalding Spelling & Grammar
9:25-10:20 ELA Block
10:20-11:05 Math Block
11:05-11:45 Lunch & Transition
11:45–12:15 Specials
12:15-12:45 Whole group Spalding review
12:45-2:15 Centers- Reading, Math, Social ◦ 1:40-1:50 Snack/Recess
2:15–2:55 Science/Social Studies/Civics and Character Education
2:55 – 3:05 pack up
Language Arts ◦ Spalding Method
(https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSpaldingMethod) ◦ Accelerated Reader
Mathematics ◦ Saxon Math (1st Grade)
Science Social Studies Daily Homework ◦ Spalding Phonograms/Spelling ◦ Reading ◦ Writing ◦ Math
What can parents do before kindergarten?
Reading every day
Model reading
Interactive read alouds
Talk about books
Tests knowledge on ◦ Letter names
◦ Letter sounds
◦ Sounds in words
Screening Assessment ◦ Beginning of Year
◦ Middle of Year
◦ End of Year
◦ Progress Monitor based on needs
What can parents do before kindergarten? ◦ Practice colors and
shapes
◦ Count out loud to 10
◦ Use words such as over/under, in/out, front/back, top/bottom
◦ Count objects
Students should be able to:
Bathroom Skills—Take care of bathroom hygiene needs independent of adult
involvement
Dressing Skills—Fasten and button jackets/sweaters, zip pants and tie shoes
Listening Skills—Respond to verbal interactions like listening to a story or following
directions
Attention Skills – Be able to sit and follow direct instruction
Social Skills—
• Show Respect for other’s feelings, ideas and property
• Practice Teamwork... working with others in pairs and small groups
• Solve Problems without fighting and arguing
• Listen without interrupting (raising hand instead)
• Work independently
• Always put forth a good effort and persevere until the task is complete
Special Education ◦ ―Inclusion Model‖
◦ Speech Services are Provided
Free Transportation ◦ Limited Bus Service
is Available
◦ Community Bus Stops
Lunch/Breakfast ◦ Online payment ◦ Free/Reduced Lunch ◦ Summer Food Program
Ellsworth June 1-30
Children up to 18
After School Enrichment Programs ◦ Chess ◦ Karate ◦ Mad Science
On-site childcare is available from 6:30 in the morning until 6:00 in the evening daily, based on enrollment.
Arizona Department of Health Services Licensed
Quality staff
Structured environment with enrichment activities daily
Must provide photo ID to pick up child
Visitors must sign in and out in the front office and wear a visitor badge
Monthly fire drills
Lock down drills twice per year
Red, white, or navy tops and khaki or navy bottoms.
Classroom Support • At home with skills
• Work with small groups
• Center supervision
• Preparing materials
(at school & home)
• Guest Readers
• Field Trips
School Support • PTO
• Art Masterpiece
• Site Council
• Office Volunteer
• Library Volunteer
• School Events Volunteer
Parent Involvement
Weekly Teacher Newsletter
Weekly & Monthly School Newsletter
School Website: www.combstraditional.jocombs.org
Jupiter Grades Online Grade Book
Email, Phone, and Personal
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/CombsTraditionalAcademy
Twitter - @CTAKnights
To register for the 2015-2016 school year your student must be 5 years old by August 31.
If your child's 5th birthday is after August 31 we will not be able to enroll your child into Kindergarten. However, early entry testing is available for academically and developmentally advanced children. Please contact Community Education at 480-987-5310 for information.
J.O. Combs Unified School District has a number of options for those children that will not be 5 by August 31. Please see our website for additional information and registration dates.
Registration Packet needs to be completely filled out.
Certified Birth Certificate
Proof of Residency
Immunization Records
Valid Photo ID
Required medical records ◦ Medical Consent Forms
Immunizations
Health Concerns
Food Allergies
Visit the Community
Education link on the
district home page for
more information
April 14th – PTO Meeting, 6PM May 7th – Kindergarten Orientation, 6PM May 12th – Celebration of Learning, 6-7:30PM August 4th – Meet the Teacher, 4-6PM
