Superintendent Michael S. Nelson would like to share that there are limited openings available for Marion and Mattapoisett students wishing to attend the Project GROW preschool program this school year.
Project GROW was established in an effort to provide high-quality preschool to children in Marion, Mattapoisett and Rochester.
“We are very excited to offer another year of our Project GROW preschool program to incoming students,” said Superintendent Nelson. “We would love to fill up the remaining spaces as soon as possible, so that as many children as possible can receive a promising first classroom experience.”
The goal of the program is to provide preschool to children whose families have been unable to enroll in another program and who desire a preschool experience. The program also aims to provide an inclusive learning environment for children with special needs.
The program consists of two classes:
-Tuesdays and Thursdays: $2,520 per year
-Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays: $3,780 per year
Classes take place from 9 am to 1 pm at the Sippican Elementary School and 8:50 am to 12:50 pm at the Center School. All classes follow the public school calendar.
Openings are available to all children residing in Marion and Mattapoisett who are 3 years of age.
Preference is given to children who may be considered educationally at risk, children who have special needs, children with no preschool experience, children in foster care, children who have experienced homelessness and families that meet tuition assistance eligibility guidelines. Preference is also given to those with parents who have special needs or a disability, parents in active military service, teen parents and children cared for by a grandparent or guardian.
There will be many opportunities for parents and guardians to get involved in their child’s educational experience through the program and they are encouraged to participate.
Parents and guardians are reminded that they are responsible for providing transportation to and from the program each day.
Each preschool class is staffed by a certified teacher and assistant. The program aligns with the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and follows the High/Scope curriculum.
To register your child for the program visit: www.oldrochester.org/departments/early-childhood-programs